My predictions for the 2010-2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Round 1)
Washington (1) vs. NY Rangers (8) = Washington in 5 -- RESULT: WASHINGTON in 5
Philadelphia (2) vs. Buffalo (7) = Philadelphia in 6 -- RESULT: PHILADELPHIA in 7
Boston (3) vs. Montreal (6) = Montreal in 6 -- RESULT: BOSTON in 7
Pittsburgh (4) vs. Tampa Bay (5) = Tampa Bay in 6 -- RESULT: TAMPA BAY in 7
Eastern Conference Semifinals (Round 2)
Washington vs. Tampa Bay = Washington in 5 -- RESULT: TAMPA BAY in 4
Philadelphia vs. Boston = Philadelphia in 5 -- RESULT: Boston in 4
Conference Finals (Round 3)
Boston vs. Tampa Bay = Boston in 6 -- RESULT: BOSTON in 7
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Western Conference Quarterfinals (Round 1)
Vancouver (1) vs. Chicago (8) = Vancouver in 5 -- RESULT: VANCOUVER in 7
San Jose (2) vs. Los Angeles (7) = San Jose in 7 -- RESULT: SAN JOSE in 6
Detroit (3) vs. Phoenix (6) = Detroit in 4 -- RESULT: DETROIT in 4
Anaheim (4) vs. Nashville (5) = Anaheim in 7 -- RESULT: NASHVILLE in 6
Western Conference Semifinals (Round 2)
Vancouver vs. Nashville = Vancouver in 5 -- RESULT: VANCOUVER in 6
San Jose vs. Detroit = Detroit in 7 -- RESULT: SAN JOSE in 7
Western Conference Finals (Round 3)
Vancouver vs. San Jose = Vancouver in 6 -- RESULT: VANCOUVER in 5
LORD STANLEY'S CUP
Stanley Cup Finals
Boston vs. Vancouver = Vancouver in 6 -- RESULT: BOSTON in 7
Wow, didn't see this one coming. Vancouver was clearly the more skilled team. Boston has a bit more grit, and a stronger defense, but not nearly the offense. Thomas became the difference. A couple of bad games by Luongo, and a consistently solid performance from Thomas, and the Cup is Boston's. Congratulations Bruins!
