2020 Stanley Cup

[aussiehabit]

Alright, get your predictions in for the 2020 PO !!!

[StormCloudsGathering]

Oilers-Kings - Oilers in 5
Kings will give a fight, but to no avail

Flames-Nucks - Flames in 6
While GM Aussie Vic has good tactics going for him, it won't be enough to overcome Calgary's stunning roster.

Preds-Blues - Preds in 6
Two time cup winner, but struggles in the first round.

Stars-Hawks - Hawks in 7
The stars have alot going for them, but I favour Patty Kane and the blackhawks.

Bruins-Flyers - Bruins in 4
I think it's going to be a close series, both have good rosters, but I think the Bruin's have been too good all year to faulter just yet.

Panthers-Lightning - Bolts in 6
The only reason the Panthers will last to 6 is Price. Bolts had injuries early in the season, but they made the finals last year.

Pens-Devils - Pens in 6
I think this will be another tough series for both teams, but the Pens experience and consistency will throw them out top.

Canes-Caps - No comment

[aussiehabit]

Western:
Preds vs Blues - Too many weapons on the Preds.... Preds in 5
Blackhawks vs Stars - Stars seems to have the firepower to make it through.... Stars in 6
Oils vs Kings - Oils are just too good not to make it through... Oils in 5
Flames vs Nucks - Flames GM is away so the Nucks will play the spoiler.... Nucks in 5
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Eastern:
Canes vs Caps - This will be another learning experience for the Canes.. Caps in 6
Panthers vs Lightning - While TB is not the same team as last year, they can still play..... Lightning in 7
Pittsburgh vs Devils - Great series for the Devils to gain experience... Pens in 6
Bruins vs Flyers - We will see how well the Bruins D will perform here. Lundy might steal the series... Bruins in 7

[kuulapaa]

Eastern
Canes vs Caps - - Caps in 6
Panthers vs Bolts - - Bolts in 7
Pengs vs Devs - - Devs in 7
Bruins vs Flyers - - Bruins in 5

Western
Stars vs Hawks - - Stars in 6
Preds vs Blues - - Preds in 4
Flames vs Nucks - - Flames in 6
Oils vs Kings - - Oils in 4

[m0fownz0r]

West

Preds vs Blues - I think the Preds will sweep the series, mby drop a game.

Blackhawks vs Stars - Hawks being one of the two teams with worst D than the Flyers won't be able to hang with Dallas. Stars in 5

Oilers vs Kings - Not sure how exactly did the Kings make the POs but they will be no match for the Oilers who are looking like a top dawg atm.

Flames vs Canucks - Flames should handle the Nucks easily but with their GM away everything might happen.
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East:

Canes vs Caps - Even though the Canes have a great players top to bottom the Caps have the experience and PO leaders required to clinch the series. Caps in 6

Panthers vs Lightning - Tbh, haven't played much attention to either of those teams but going off memory, Bolts should take it away. (in 6)

Pittsburgh vs Devils - I was surprised by the Devils this season. However, Pitts would be too much for them to overcome. Pitts in 7.

Bruins vs Flyers - I don't think the Flyers have what it takes to put much of a fight. Recent acquisition of the King might tilt things a bit but lack of depth and very weak bottom lines would be the determining factor here imo. Bruins in 6

[Mauso]

West

Preds vs Blues - Preds in 6, last year weve struggled against Ducks, but we should be able to overcome Blues who are also entering the series with few injured players

Blackhawks vs Stars - Both teams rely on their offense, last year it was a very tough battle between them, Stars will want revenge on Hawks this time. Stars in 7

Oilers vs Kings - Oilers buldozed West in regular season and Kings are emerging from rebuild. Oilers in 4

Flames vs Canucks - Nucks are good, except for their goal-tending which will be their doom. Flames in 5
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East:

Canes vs Caps - JT is hoping to make it to the finals with his new team. The performance of Tavares and Ovie might look like a key to the series, but even more important will be how will MAF and Holtby perform. Caps in 7

Panthers vs Lightning - Local rivals. Should be a fun match up as both sides have great top lines and good goaltending. Performance of depth lines will be crucial. Panthers in 7.

Pittsburgh vs Devils - Pens have slightly reworked their team before the season and it helped them to stabilize their position throughout whole season. Devils meanwhile was battling it out for the WC spot and finally succeeded. They should be worthy opponent, but ultimately, Pens should take the series. Pens in 7

Bruins vs Flyers - Bruins are the new powerhouse in the East after the regular season. They have a lot to prove in POs though. Lundy might prove a lot more useful to Flyers than some want to admit. Flyers in 7

[beezer2434]

Canes vs Caps - Caps in 7
Panthers vs Bolts - Bolts in 6
Pens vs Devils - pens in 6
Bruins vs Flyers - Bruins in 7

Western
Stars vs Hawks - Stars in 7 (pure offensive series)
Preds vs Blues - Preds in 5
Flames vs Nucks - Flames in 7
Oilers vs Kings - Oilers in 4

[kuulapaa]

East
Bruins vs Panthers - - Bruins in 7
Pengs vs Canes - - Pengs in 6

West
Oilers vs Flames - - Oilers in 7
Preds vs Hawks - - Preds in 5

Predictions after 1st round:
East: 1 winner right, 0 scores right
West: 3 winners right, 1 score right