Round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs get underway tonight. The first round did not disappoint. Although some lopsided games, there were four game sevens. Two of which went to overtime. So, what are our staff predictions for round two? How did we do in round one?
Round 1 Results:
- Garrett Z. – 8-0
- Kyle L. – 8-0
- James V. – 7-1
- Matt C. – 7-1
- Jordan K. – 7-1
- Tommy B. – 7-1
- Jacob G. – 6-2
- Matt M. – 5-3
- Anthony B. – 5-3
As a staff, the picks were extremely strong. In total, our group went 60-12. Very strong work in the first round. Shoutout to Garrett Zirkman (updater) and Kyle Loughran (writer) for going eight-for-eight.
Eastern Conference
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers
Quick Overview –
When: Game one is tonight at 7:00 P.M. EST.
Season Series: Tied 2-2
Important Statistics:
- Tampa Bay: GF/GP = 7th and GA/GP = 6th / PP = 8th and PK = 11th / SV% = 11th
- Florida: GF/GP = 1st and GA/GP = 12th / PP = 1st and PK = 16th / SV% = 15th
Staff Picks:
- Matt M. – Panthers in 6
- James V. – Panthers in 7
- Matt C. – Panthers in 7
- Anthony B. – Panthers in 7
- Tommy B. – Panthers in 7
- Garrett Z. – Lightning in 7
- Jacob G. – Lightning in 7
- Jordan K. – Lightning in 7
- Kyle L. – Lightning in 7
New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Quick Overview –
When: Game one is tomorrow at 7:00 P.M. ET.
Season Series: Hurricanes lead 3-1-0
Important Statistics:
- New York: GF/GP = 16th and GA/GP = 2nd / PP = 4th and PK = 7th / SV% = 1st
- Carolina: GF/GP = 9th and GA/GP = 1st / PP = 13th and PK = 1st / SV% = 4th
Staff Picks:
- Anthony B. – Hurricanes in 5
- James V. – Hurricanes in 6
- Garrett Z. – Hurricanes in 6
- Jacob G. – Hurricanes in 6
- Jordan K. – Hurricanes in 6
- Kyle L. – Hurricanes in 6
- Tommy B. – Hurricanes in 6
- Matt C. – Hurricanes in 7
- Matt M. – Rangers in 6
Western Conference
St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche
Quick Overview –
When: Game one is today at 9:00 P.M. ET.
Season Series: Avalanche lead 2-1-0
Important Statistics:
- St. Louis: GF/GP = 3rd and GA/GP = 11th / PP = 2nd and PK = 5th / SV% = 8th
- Colorado: GF/GP = 4th and GF/GP = 9th / PP = 7th and PK = 15th / SV% = 6th
Staff Picks:
- James V. – Avalanche in 5
- Matt C. – Avalanche in 5
- Matt M. – Avalanche in 5
- Jacob G. – Avalanche in 5
- Jordan K. – Avalanche in 5
- Kyle L. – Avalanche in 5
- Anthony B. – Avalanche in 6
- Tommy B. – Avalanche in 6
- Garrett Z. – Blues in 7
Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames
Quick Overview –
When: Game one is tomorrow at 10:30 P.M. ET.
Season Series: Tied 2-2
Important Statistics:
- Edmonton: GF/GP = 8th and GA/GP = 18th / PP = 3rd and PK = 17th / SV% = 13th
- Calgary: GF/GP = 6th and GA/GP = 3rd / PP = 10th and PK = 6th / SV% = 5th
Staff Picks:
- James V. – Flames in 6
- Garrett Z. – Flames in 6
- Jacob G. – Flames in 6
- Kyle L. – Flames in 6
- Tommy B. – Flames in 6
- Anthony B. – Flames in 7
- Jordan K. – Flames in 7
- Matt M. – Oilers in 5
- Matt C. – Oilers in 6
Stanley Cup Champion Predictions
Staff Picks:
- James V. – Calgary Flames
- Anthony B. – Calgary Flames
- Matt. M – Colorado Avalanche
- Tommy B. – Colorado Avalanche
- Matt C. – Florida Panthers
- Jordan K. – Florida Panthers
- Kyle L. – Tampa Bay Lightning
- Garrett Z. – Tampa Bay Lightning
- Jacob G. – Carolina Hurricanes
Good Luck to all!