Eastern Conference
(1) Washington Capitals v (2) Pittsburgh Penguins
Pick: Penguins in 7
Why?: Both teams are really good, and have guys who were both on top of the league 5-10 years ago and are still two of the best in the game in Ovechkin and Crosby. Maybe I thought the Rangers were better than they are or the Fliers were worse than they are, but Pittsburgh impressed me winning in 5 and killing New York in most of their wins, and Washington fell off after game 3. Even their series clinching win in game 6 wasn't that impressive, they won 2-0 but should've won 6-0. Both teams under their superstars also have a history of almost never living up to their expectations, so another point for Pittsburgh. I don't think either team is winning the Cup, but I'm going to take the Pens to win the series.
(2) Tampa Bay Lightning v (WC) New York Islanders
Pick: Isles in 6
Why?: Tampa made the Stanley Cup final last year, they handled Detroit in 5, yet they have some injuries, most notably to Steven Stamkos. I loved the Islanders series vs the Panthers. They weren't always the most impressive, but it feels like this team is going to make a run to at least the East Finals, so I think the magic continues for the Islanders.
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars v (2) St. Louis Blues
Pick: Stars in 6
Why?: I feel like Dallas is a lot like Chicago, but better this year. They have incredible offense, their defense can be a let down though. The Wild fought hard, but St. Louis is a lot better than Minnesota. I was wrong picking the Blackhawks to repeat (sorry, not a hockey expert if you couldn't tell) and with a guy like Vladimir Tarasenko on St. Louis, the Dallas D has to step up or it's upset city. I think they win though and Dallas is my new pick to win. (If Chicago won I was going to say winner of Dallas v Chicago wins the Cup. Picking multiple teams is just good journalism.)
(3) San Jose Sharks v (1) Anaheim Ducks/(WC) Nashville Predators
Pick: (if SJ vs ANA) Ducks in 7 (if SJ v Nash) Sharks in 6
Why?: I watched the first two games of ANA v Nashville and the Ducks SUCKED. Since then they've played like a real one seed, but they lost yesterday with a chance to win the series. If they win, which I think they will, I think they beat the Sharks in game 7 of what should be a great series. If San Jose plays the Preds I think the Sharks take it in 6. They dominated LA, absolutely killed them. I think the Ducks have a much better chance to beat the Sharks, and once again if it's Nashville, you don't fuck with sharks. You just don't.
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