Playoff hockey is back! Starting on Monday, April 17, 16 teams will be on the hunt for the most prestigious trophy in all of sports. That includes the New Jersey Devils.
As always, we are running our yearly bracket pool. You can join that via the link above. As for our staff picks, please see those below.
Eastern Conference
WC #2 Florida Panthers vs. A #1 Boston Bruins
Quick Overview –
When: Game 1 is Monday, April 17 at 7:00 pm ET.
Season Series: Tied 2-2
Staff Picks:
- Garrett Z. – Bruins in 4
- Matt M. – Bruins in 5
- Matt C. – Bruins in 5
- Anthony B. – Bruins in 5
- Joe P. – Bruins in 5
- Jacob G. – Bruins in 5
- James V. – Bruins in 6
- Tommy B. – Bruins in 6
- Kyle L. – Bruins in 6
- Tommy Z. – Bruins in 7
- Jordan K. – Bruins in 7
WC #1 New York Islanders vs. M #1 Carolina Hurricanes
Quick Overview
When: Game 1 is Monday, April 17 at 7:00 pm ET.
Season Series: Carolina leads 3-1
Staff Picks:
- James V. – Hurricanes in 5
- Tommy B. – Hurricanes in 5
- Matt C. – Hurricanes in 6
- Matt M. – Hurricanes in 6
- Jacob G. – Hurricanes in 6
- Jordan K. – Hurricanes in 6
- Anthony B. – Hurricanes in 7
- Garrett Z. – Hurricanes in 7
- Joe P. – Islanders in 6
- Tommy B. – Islanders in 6
- Kyle L. – Islanders in 7
M #3 New York Rangers vs. M #2 New Jersey Devils
Quick Overview
When: Game 1 starts Tuesday, April 18 at 7:00 pm ET.
Season Series: New Jersey leads 3-1
Staff Picks:
- Matt C. – Devils in 6
- Matt M. – Devils in 6
- James V. – Devils in 6
- Anthony B. – Devils in 6
- Joe P. – Devils in 6
- Garrett Z. – Devils in 6
- Kyle L. – Devils in 7
- Jordan K. – Rangers in 6
- Tommy B. – Rangers in 6
- Jacob G – Rangers in 7
- Tommy Z. – not picking
A #3 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. A #2 Toronto Maple Leafs
Quick Overview
When: Game 1 is Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30 pm ET.
Season Series: Maple Leafs lead 2-1
Staff Picks:
- Garrett Z. – Maple Leafs in 5
- Tommy Z. – Maple Leafs in 7
- Matt C. – Maple Leafs in 7
- Matt M. – Maple Leafs in 7
- James V. – Maple Leafs in 7
- Anthony B. – Maple Leafs in 7
- Jordan K. – Maple Leafs in 7
- Joe P. – Lightning in 7
- Jacob G. – Lightning in 7
- Tommy B. – Lightning in 7
- Kyle L. – Maple Leafs in 7
Western Conference
WC #2 Winnipeg Jets vs. P #1 Vegas Golden Knights
Quick Overview
When: Game 1 is Tuesday, April 18 at 9:30 pm ET.
Season Series: Vegas leads 3-2.
Staff Picks
- James V. – Knights in 5
- Garrett Z. – Knights in 5
- Matt C. – Knights in 6
- Jacob G. – Knights in 5
- Matt M. – Knights in 6
- Anthony B. – Knights in 6
- Jordan K. – Knights in 6
- Tommy B. – Knights in 6
- Kyle L. – Knights in 6
- Tommy Z. – Jets in 5
- Joe P. – Jets in 6
WC #2 Seattle Kraken vs. C #1 Colorado Avalanche
Quick Overview
When: Game 1 is Tuesday, April 18 at 10:00 pm ET.
Season Series: Seattle leads 3-0-1
Staff Picks:
- Anthony B. – Avalanche in 5
- Joe P. – Avalanche in 5
- Jordan K. – Avalanche in 5
- Kyle L. – Avalanche in 5
- Garrett Z. – Avalanche in 5
- Matt C. – Avalanche in 6
- Matt M. – Avalanche in 6
- James V. – Avalanche in 6
- Tommy B. – Avalanche in 6
- Jacob G. – Avalanche in 7
- Tommy Z. – Kraken in 7
P #3 Los Angeles Kings vs. P #2 Edmonton Oilers
Quick Overview
When: Game 1 is Monday, April 17 at 10:00 pm ET.
Season Series: Tied 2-2
Staff Picks:
- Garrett Z. – Oilers in 4
- James V. – Oilers in 5
- Jordan K. – Oilers in 5
- Anthony B. – Oilers in 6
- Joe P. – Oilers in 6
- Jacob G – Oilers in 6
- Kyle L. – Oilers in 6
- Matt C. – Oilers in 7
- Tommy B. – Oilers in 7
- Tommy Z. – Kings in 6
- Matt M. – Kings in 7
C #3 Minnesota Wild vs. C #2 Dallas Stars
Quick Overview
When: Game 1 is Monday, April 17 at 9:30 pm ET.
Season Series: Tied 2-2
Staff Picks:
- Tommy Z. – Wild in 7
- Matt C. – Wild in 7
- Matt M. – Wild in 7
- Anthony B. – Wild in 7
- Jacob G. – Wild in 7
- Tommy B. – Wild in 7
- James V. – Stars in 6
- Joe P. – Stars in 6
- Kyle L. – Stars in 6
- Garrett Z. – Stars in 7
- Jordan K. – Stars in 7
Stanley Cup Final Predictions
Staff Picks:
- Matt C. – Bruins over Avalanche in 6
- James V. – Hurricanes over Oilers in 6
- Anthony B. – Bruins over Avalanche in 6
- Jacob G. – Oilers over Leafs in 6
- Jordan K. – Vegas over Boston in 6
- Garret Z. – Bruins over Oilers in 5
- Tommy B. – Bruins over Avalanche in 6
- Kyle L. – Bruins over Avalanche in 6
Good luck everyone!