re: Stanley Cup Champions the WASHINGTON CAPITALS Ovechkin wins Smythe

looks like Barzal of Islanders will win the Calder (ROY)

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Barzal (6-foot, 189 pounds) led all NHL rookie forwards in assists (63), points (85) and points-per game (1.04) in 82 games. He is one of just seven players in NHL history to have at least 20 goals and 60 assists in his rookie season. He had five assists in a game twice this season to become the first Islanders player to have that many in one game since Pat LaFontaine on Jan. 11, 1990.

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Keller (az) and Boesner (van) also in consideration

this is the first time someone not named "martin brodeur" has started for the devils in net in the playoffs since 1993

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this is the first time someone not named "martin brodeur" has started for the devils in net in the playoffs since 1993

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Chris MF Terreri.

It was actually 1994. He started (and won) all three games in Boston after the Devils went down 0-2 at home.

oh

I think either Boston or Tampa Bay can beat the Penguins but I actually like Boston's chances a little more. They can throw out Bergerin to neutralize either Malkin or Crosby and Rask is capable of outplaying Murray. The question is how healthy will they be when they get there.

Tampa Bay can beat the Pens but only by beating them at their own game. They have enough talent to do that but they have to play up tempo to play their best. Boston has the ability to beat Pittsburgh 6-5 or 1-0. Tampa is only going to beat them 6-5.

I'll take Nashville to win the Cup in seven over Tampa Bay.

First round winners

Boston
Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh
Washington
Winnipeg
Nashville
Las Vegas
San Jose

Second Round winners
Nashville
Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh
Las Vegas

I don't see many first round upsets though I think Columbus has a good chance against Washington and the Anaheim/San Jose series is an absolute toss up.

I really hope my predictions for the conference finals come through. Tampa Bay vs Nashville would be an absolutely amazing finals.

Wednesday, Apr 11

Minnesota Wild @ Winnipeg Jets
Minnesota Wild, record 0 - 0.Winnipeg Jets, record 0 - 0. Game 1. .
Stats Leaders
Minnesota Wild
E. Staal 76 Points
E. Staal 42 Goals
M. Granlund 46 Assists
Winnipeg Jets
B. Wheeler 91 Points
P. Laine 44 Goals
B. Wheeler 68 Assists

Wild
0 0

Jets
0 0
GAME 1
7:00 PM ET
CNBC, SN, TVAS2, FS-N
Philadelphia Flyers @ Pittsburgh Penguins
Philadelphia Flyers, record 0 - 0.Pittsburgh Penguins, record 0 - 0. Game 1. .
Stats Leaders
Philadelphia Flyers
C. Giroux 102 Points
C. Giroux 34 Goals
C. Giroux 68 Assists
Pittsburgh Penguins
E. Malkin 98 Points
E. Malkin 42 Goals
S. Crosby 60 Assists

Flyers
0 0

Penguins
0 0
GAME 1
7:00 PM ET
NBCSN, CBC, TVAS, ATTSN-PT, NBCSP
Los Angeles Kings @ Vegas Golden Knights
Los Angeles Kings, record 0 - 0.Vegas Golden Knights, record 0 - 0. Game 1. .
Stats Leaders
Los Angeles Kings
A. Kopitar 92 Points
A. Kopitar 35 Goals
A. Kopitar 57 Assists
Vegas Golden Knights
W. Karlsson 78 Points
W. Karlsson 43 Goals
D. Perron 50 Assists

Kings
0 0

Golden Knights
0 0
GAME 1
10:00 PM ET
NBCSN, CBC, TVAS,

Preds all day baby. Hyped.

Well I know how this will go, but let’s go Caps!

Winnipeg at +800

I have my Coca Cola and pizza ready