NHL Playoff Predictions: 2011-12 Edition
 

That's right. It's back. The one and only FFR NHL Playoff Predictions thread!

PREDICTIONS FOR ROUND 4 ARE CLOSED!

Now that the regular season is over, it's time to get the playoff beards rolling for this season. A couple MAJOR shockers, and a few familiar faces line this years playoffs.

Last year, a decent amount of FFRers took place in predicting and that thread turned into the hub for all playoff hockey talk stretching almost 70 pages long. Reshiram eventually became the grand champion by sealing his win after round 3. No one went below .500 though. Here's to hopefully an even bigger turn-out and some good chat among everyone!

Want to see what everyone is picking? See this post to get an idea: http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...9&postcount=29

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First things first, the part that matters the most.

THE RULES:
- All guesses must be in before puck drop of the first game of the round.
- Bet per round; you don't have to pick your whole bracket in one go.
- Anyone is free to join in any round; just as long a your predictions are posted in time.
- Once your picks are made, they are done. No editting them at any time.
- For your picks, copy and paste the bracket posted below and bold the teams you think will win each series.

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600 credits for picking the Champion as well as a 9400 credit bonus if you correctly predict the amount of games they won in.
(Note: If you picked team E in 6, but team W wins in 6, you do not get the bonus.)

As well, the 2012 Playoff Pick Champion will receive another 5000 credits, as well as a graphic. However, you must predict for all 4 rounds to be in the pool for the title of Playoff Pick Champion.

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And now. For the main attraction: here is the bracket for the second round of picks!

STANLEY CUP FINALS
(6) New Jersey Devils 2 vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings 4

CONFERENCE FINALS
Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers 2 vs. (6) New Jersey Devils 4

Western Conference:
(3) Phoenix Coyotes 1 vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings 4

SEMI-FINALS
Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers 4 vs. (7) Washington Capitals 3
(5) Philadelphia Flyers 1 vs. (6) New Jersey Devils 4

Western Conference:
(2) St. Louis Blues 0 vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings 4
(3) Phoenix Coyotes 4 vs. (4) Nashville Predators 1

QUARTER-FINALS
Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers 4 vs. (8) Ottawa Senators 3
(2) Boston Bruins 3 vs. (7) Washington Capitals 4
(3) Florida Panthers 3 vs. (6) New Jersey Devils 4
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins 2 vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers 4

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks 1 vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings 4
(2) St. Louis Blues 4 vs. (7) San Jose Sharks 1
(3) Phoenix Coyotes 4 vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks 2
(4) Nashville Predators 4 vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings 1

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Good luck to everyone, and remember why we are here cheering for our teams, and making these picks. Remember why we stress over something we have no control over.
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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

I hate everything.

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Love you too, Chaz. <3

And, just like last year, I will participate, but I will not be receiving any credits.

Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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second straight president cup what

Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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8 picks so far, and we've already gotten 3 matching brackets..
As well as some clear favourites.

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Eh, might as well. XD

Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils (oh, what an exciting series this will be)
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

Second round will be much more interesting I believe.

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs (5) Detroit Red Wings

Statistically calculated (goals for, goals against, nb of points, power play, penalty kill, matchs between each teams, past playoffs, etc.) :)

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

If the NCAA tourney has taught us anything, it's that this is the year for some major upsets.

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I have a bad feeling about St. Louis.. allowing my Sharks to score 3 times in 4 games makes me very uncomfortable. But regardless here are my predictions.

Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

Rangers: 4-2
Bruins: 4-2
Devils: 4-2
Flyers: 4-3
Canucks: 4-1
Sharks: 4-2
Coyotes: 4-3
Predators: 4-3

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lol I dont watch hockey, so just throwing out guesses.

Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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Same as Plan. :P

Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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I was waiting for this; I thought you were gone, Trev. Let's try to keep this drama free this year.

Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks (I can dream, can't I?)
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators 4-1
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals 4-1
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils 4-2
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers 4-3

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings 4-1
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks 4-1
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks 4-3
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings 4-2

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/inb4ChicagoVancouverv4.0

I still haven't gotten a confirmation that you got my 3DS friend code. =P

EDIT: Possible avatar trend? =O
I count 4 avatars so far.

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it's funny cuz 2 people said vancouver will be out in 1st round

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I'm getting tired of Chicago vs Vancouver. Personally, I don't think Chicago is a very good team, and just happened to be on the plus side of an unpredictable sequence of flukes when they won. I'd prefer if Phoenix offed them in round one. They're unskilled and gooney, and not very exciting to watch. Also the idea that 3 playoff series makes a rivalry is kind of annoying. Rivalry is what teams from the same region build up over decades.

My picks are the same as Poison's.

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators in 5
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals in 7
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils in 7
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers in 6

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings in 5
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks in 4 (omg I actually say that)
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks in 6
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings in 5

Lmfao

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I will never understand anyone that picks Florida over New Jersey. But hey, maybe they'll beat them... :/

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They both have the same kind of team, and they play similar styles. Both could win.

Also, if you check the games they played against each other this season, there is no neat advantage to either team:

1. NJ @ FLA : 3-4
2. NJ @ FLA : 3-2 (shootout)
3. FLA @ NJ : 2-5 (2 empty netters)
4. FLA @ NJ : 3-1 (1 empty netter)

Counting regular time goals, we get an even 11-11 for the season. Either could win.

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So I did the tallying for each pick, and out of 14 participants, here is what was tallied:

STANLEY CUP FINAL:
7-7 (tied!)


Of course this will be edited if more participants post their picks.

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Cheers, Ally. Thanks for the assistance. =)
Also, 21? That's already higher than any round last year.
SUCCESS!! (I'm gonna go broke.)

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You mean the same as mine and everyone else who just copied what I did.

I picked Chicago over Phoenix before it was cool. #hipsterhockeyfan

On Florida/New Jersey, NJ is just about the hottest team in hockey right now, and Florida had a weak record in a terrible division. As much as I hate the devils, NJ is the superior team.

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I want Philly to win just so there isn't sidney crosby this and sidney crosby that after the first round.

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Pittsburgh spent the last week of the season employing their "Injure everyone on the Flyers so we can beat them in the playoffs" strategy. Personally I think we should Broad Street Blow Their Brains Out all over the ice. #PenguinsAreDirtyCowards

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Thank you.

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Love the Pittsburgh hate.

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First FFRSpace and now TwiFFeR? Sheesh.

Also, if the 50% of you who made the same picks end up going 8-for-8, I'm going to go broke. ;__;

Donations please? I kid.


Kind of. If you want to make some, be my guest, but I won't ask.

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I never got anything about it. Do I have to add yours? I don't play my 3DS all too often.

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broad street bullies sup


crosby is a whiny bitch though

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Best player in the world though.

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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I posted it somewhere. And yeah, you do. Both parties have to add.
I'll PM it to you.

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings


edit: Might get screwed on the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia series =\

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24 entrants... Yeah, I'd say we broke the old record.
I'm considering doubling the prize counts, but I don't know if I'll go broke or not paying out to everyone. XD
I did get an anonymous 10k donation though. Thank you very much to whoever sent that (you know who you are)!

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I just sent you 17k creds.

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Thank you very much! Prizes have now been doubled, and I have added a few more things to the OP. Although you won't need to pay too much attention to it until the later rounds.

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Feeling generous. 10k more sent. Sorry if that screws with your prize plans.

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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Uhh, if T-Force will increase prizes if I send him enough credits, then why the hell not. I'm not attached to mine.

Just sent everything I had minus 150k. (I like my secret songs :P)

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Jeesh. If you people keep this up, I might just add in a couple spon-cons.
Thank you all so much, though. It really is an unexpected treat. x]

Also, welcome aboard, Strum.

T-MINUS 19 HOURS AND 16 MINUTES UNTIL PUCK DROP!

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Looks like I should play this all the way through this year, instead of winning the first round and then stopping XD

Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils AWWWWW YEAH DEVILS GOING TO WRECK SHIT!! DEVIL PRIDE!
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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Avalanche 4 life

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Eastern Conference:
(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

PS: Sent over 50k credits.

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Your guys' generosity is astounding. I will find a way to put these credits to good use. After round 1 though. At least 10 people have matching brackets and if they all get all 8 right, that's over 50k gone right there.

Either way, welcome back, flash. Do try to stick around. =P
Emerald, you're number 28. I did not expect this AT ALL.

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Sent 70k Credits for this fantastic event. :)

No need to pay me back.

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(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators in 5
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals in 5
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils in 6
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers in 7

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings in 4
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks in 7
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks in 6
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings in 6

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Updated tallying to post #56.

29 participants. That's incredible. :)

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Sounds like the Sharks caught their first break.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=8407

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Halak in the playoffs? Haha, good luck SJ ;)

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Since I have OCD and want at least 100k creds, I'm sending you 3k. Also, there's a typo in the OP: "every" is "very" right above the second code box.

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Another typo that can be fixed.

I am aware of the Halakness monster and what he did to Washington and Pittsburgh a couple years ago. The thing with the Sharks is that it's actually going to get easier for them as the playoffs progress. This is the toughest round.

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You think the Blues are the toughest opponent in the west? I'd put them 5th. I don't even know if I consider SJ the underdogs here.

There are lots of teams this year like LA, Van, Nashville, and Detroit who mosey'd through the regular season because they live for the playoffs and don't especially care about anything else. I'd be more worried about them. Vancouver won the President's Trophy ACCIDENTALLY.

I want SJ to succeed, but they're probably not going to if they get it in their heads that it only gets easier after trouncing the inexperienced Blues.

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(1) New York Rangers vs. (8) Ottawa Senators
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Washington Capitals
(3) Florida Panthers vs. (6) New Jersey Devils
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference:
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings
(2) St. Louis Blues vs. (7) San Jose Sharks
(3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks
(4) Nashville Predators vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings

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St. Louis has the best goaltending this year, and that goes a VERY long way in the playoffs. I don't think SJ has enough offense to beat St. Louis.

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Point 1: 30 entrants. Holy crap (PS. Welcome back, lump. Try not to go 0-4 in the semis again. =P). I never expected this big a turnout here.

Point 2: Again, thank you so much to everyone who has donated. I might just raise the prize totals again!

Point 3: Discussion already; I like it! Elliott being down may be good news for the Sharks, but you also have to look at the fact that Halak still had a 1.97 GAA, and a save % of .926; both insane stats. If it weren't for so many other goalies being insanely good, those would be 1st rank numbers any year. The problem is St. Louis really has no scoring whatsoever. They get by by letting the offense score 2 and shutting everyone down.
This is the playoffs though. San Jose knows what the intensity level is like and knows what they have to do. St. Louis' last trip to the postseason was in 2007 where they got swept by Vancouver. Not to mention, practically no one from that team is on this current Blues team. Halak has the experience, there's no denying it. But San Jose, as a team, has multitudes more playoff experience and that will be helpful for them.

Point 4: Thanks for the typo fixes. Although I don;t know where blue saw his.. I had it as emerald the whole time (I think).

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San Jose has this outstanding record where every time they get into the playoffs they choke, so the favorite is St. Louis even though I don't care much for them really. It'll be exciting to see though :)

I'm rooting for another Pittsburgh (I like Crosby which is the only reason I care) or Chicago (their cup winning team couple years back isn't the same but I love Toews) cup this year because of the slim pickings. Hoping Dallas (life long Modano fan) and Colorado (life long Sakic fan) make it next year!

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I would argue that NY and LA have better goaltending than St Louis, stats be damned.

Edit: Unless Halak Halaks, of course.

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halak has a special place in my heart

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2-0 pittsburgh, totally expected

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CROSBYCROSBYCROSBYCROSBYCROSBYCROSBYCROSBYCROSBYCROSBYCROSBYCROSBY totally expected

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fffuuu why did I highlight philly? I meant to put the pens D:

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3-0 after 1st. Go pens! (and good job Dupuis, 18 games with at least a point)

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20 minutes and the action is already electric.

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hah shit wasn't expecting that

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blame the ref
briere was totally offside for his goal

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Regardless, game 1 OT.

excitement.jpg

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Did someone say 3-0? Looks tied to me..

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FLYERS DEFINITELY THE CORRECT CHOICE AWWWWWWWWWWW YEAHHHHHHHH caps

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i sort of hope the caps ruin boston