2015 NHL Playoffs Discussion Thread - Bolts lead SCF 2-1

[LT]

Round 1

Metropolitan Divison Semi-Finals
New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders

Atlantic Divison Semi-Finals
Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings

Central Divison Semi-Finals
St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Pacific Divison Semi-Finals
Anaheim Ducks vs. Winnipeg Jets
Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames

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[LT]

My predictions...

Round 1

Metropolitan Divison Semi-Finals
New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (4)
Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders (6)

Atlantic Divison Semi-Finals
Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators (7)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings (5)

Central Divison Semi-Finals
St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild (6)
Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks (7)

Pacific Divison Semi-Finals
Anaheim Ducks vs. Winnipeg Jets (6)
Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames (7)

Round 2

Metropolitan Division Final
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals (5)

Atlantic Division Final
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Ottawa Senators (6)

Central Division Final
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild (7)

Pacific Division Final
Vancouver Canucks vs. Winnipeg Jets (7)

Round 3

Eastern Conference Final
New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (6)

Western Conference Final
Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild (6)

Round 4

Stanley Cup Final
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Minnesota Wild (5)

 

[Indianation65]

Without LA sneaking into the playoffs, and blowing their way to the Cup finals, I don't know what to think...

Out of the teams playing, I'll predict (GUESS, like anyone) that it will be the Islanders and the Predators in the Cup.

My hope for the teams playing, the same, Islanders/Predators, with one substitution, maybe the Islanders/Blackhawks...

One of the best things about NHL playoffs is that unlike most other major sports, it truly is a brand new season in the playoffs. Any team can beat any team at any time and advance...happens all the time!

I hate this mentality after losing, but Go Stars, "Wait 'til next year!" GO STARS!!!

 

[LT]

The West is wide open this year. If Kane comes back and Chicago's their usual selves, then they'll be the favorites, but that remains to be seen.

East is probably between the Rangers and the Bolts, IMO. Definitely the two best teams. But there are some hot goaltenders in the East as well.

 

[LT]

Full First Round Schedule - http://www.nhl.com/ice/schedulebyseason.htm

 

[LT]

It all starts tonight. Can't wait to watch some playoff hockey.

 

[Indianation65]

Surprisingly, this topic has no action...yet!

 

[WhoahNow]

I'm all over the Lightning this year like many other people are, they are like the Dallas of the east except with defence.

 

[LT]

Habs-Sens has been exciting so far.

 

[Ghost of Kyiv]

I think I'll cheer for the Wings just to balance the board out a little bit

 

[hagan88]

St. Louis and Montreal in the final

 

[Alveio]

Everybody except Montreal and Anaheim and I'll be fine. I'd like Tampa, they have a good team, and they're fun to watch.

Or maybe the Caps for Ovi.

 

[LT]

Adam Pardy scores for the 'Peg

Oh, the memories.

 

[Indianation65]

Agreed, Anaheim and Montreal, throw in Detroit, are probably my most hated teams. Any teams besides those and I can tolerate. Perry is becoming my enemy!

 

[LT]

Jets' crowd was unbelievable. I hope the Jets win at least one game simply because that crowd (and the team as well) deserves it.

 

[LT]

What a game in Chicago. Likely headed to a third OT.

 

[LT]

"Eighteen year old Sam Bennett, who is only eighteen"

 

[Indianation65]

As stated, anyone but Montreal, Anaheim or Detroit...

I wanted new teams in the Cup, like Nashville or Minnesota, but I'll take Chicago.

 

[LT]

My bracket has gone to **** already

I want the Ducks to make it to the Finals only so they can lose it to Tampa. Sick of seeing the Hawks make it.

 

[Satan]

I have the Canadiens winning the cup so....

Here's my appropriately titled bracket for those interested

 

[LT]

I have the Canadiens winning the cup so....

Here's my appropriately titled bracket for those interested

32 goals in the final?

 

[Satan]

32 goals in the final?

Frightening mind I have eh

 

[LT]

Frightening mind I have eh

I suppose

 

[Indianation65]

Good, Detroit out, Montreal out, now Chicago, get Anaheim out!!!

 

[LT]

Gonna be a good game tonight.