Stanley Cup Playoffs predictions of first round


As for the round-robin, six predicted that the Golden Knights of Vegas would be the no. 1 in the West would end; but one (Mike G. Morreale), correctly selected the Golden Knights for no. 1 in the West and the Philadelphia Flyers to no. 1 to end in the East.

But they are back to try again for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which begin Tuesday. (link to schedule)

Here are their selections:

Amalie Benjamin, staff writer

Qualifying Match: 3-5

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Tampa Bay Lightning

WSH vs. NYI: Islanders of New York

BOS vs. CAR: Boston Bruins

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Calgary Flames

STL vs. FROM: Vancouver Canucks

Tim Campbell, staff writer

Qualifying Match: 1-7

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Tampa Bay Lightning

WSH vs. NYI: Washington capitals

BOS vs. CAR: Boston Bruins

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Calgary Flames

STL vs. FROM: St. Louis Blues

Brian Compton, Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Qualifying Match: 3-5

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Tampa Bay Lightning

WSH vs. NYI: Islanders of New York

BOS vs. CAR: Boston Bruins

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Dallas Stars

STL vs. FROM: Vancouver Canucks

Video: Mike Kelly breaks the western conference battle

Nick Cotsonika, columnist
Qualifying Match: 2-6

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Tampa Bay Lightning

WSH vs. NYI: Washington capitals

BOS vs. CAR: Carolina Hurricanes

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Calgary Flames

STL vs. FROM: St. Louis Blues

William Douglas, staff writer
Qualifying Match: 4-4

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Columbus Blue Jackets

WSH vs. NYI: Washington capitals

BOS vs. CAR: Carolina Hurricanes

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Dallas Stars

STL vs. FROM: St. Louis Blues

Tom Gulitti, staff writer
Qualifying Match: 4-4

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Tampa Bay Lightning

WSH vs. NYI: Washington capitals

BOS vs. CAR: Carolina Hurricanes

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Calgary Flames

STL vs. FROM: St. Louis Blues

Pete Jensen, senior fantasy editor

Qualifying Match: 2-6

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Tampa Bay Lightning

WSH vs. NYI: Islanders of New York

BOS vs. CAR: Carolina Hurricanes

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Calgary Flames

STL vs. FROM: St. Louis Blues

Adam Kimelman, Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Qualifying Match: 1-7

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Tampa Bay Lightning

WSH vs. NYI: Washington capitals

BOS vs. CAR: Carolina Hurricanes

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Calgary Flames

STL vs. FROM: St. Louis Blues

Tracey Myers, Staff Writer

Qualifying Match: 4-4

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Columbus Blue Jackets

WSH vs. NYI: Washington capitals

BOS vs. CAR: Boston Bruins

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Calgary Flames

STL vs. FROM: St. Louis Blues

Mike G. Morreale, staff writer

Qualifying Match: 3-5

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Tampa Bay Lightning

WSH vs. NYI: Islanders of New York

BOS vs. CAR: Carolina Hurricanes

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Calgary Flames

STL vs. FROM: St. Louis Blues

Bill Price, editor-in-chief

Qualifying Match: 3-5

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Columbus Blue Jackets

WSH vs. NYI: Islanders of New York

BOS vs. CAR: Boston Bruins

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Dallas Stars

STL vs. FROM: St. Louis Blues

Shawn Roarke, senior editorial director

Qualifying Match: 1-7

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Columbus Blue Jackets

WSH vs. NYI: Washington capitals

BOS vs. CAR: Boston Bruins

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Calgary Flames

STL vs. FROM: St. Louis Blues

Dan Rosen, senior writer

Qualifying Match: 4-4

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Tampa Bay Lightning

WSH vs. NYI: Islanders of New York

BOS vs. CAR: Carolina Hurricanes

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Dallas Stars

STL vs. FROM: Vancouver Canucks

David Satriano, staff writer

Qualifying Match: 3-5

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Tampa Bay Lightning

WSH vs. NYI: Washington capitals

BOS vs. CAR: Boston Bruins

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Coyotes of Arizona

DAL vs. CGY: Dallas Stars

STL vs. FROM: St. Louis Blues

Dave Stubbs, columnist

Qualifying Match: 4-4

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Tampa Bay Lightning

WSH vs. NYI: Islanders of New York

BOS vs. CAR: Carolina Hurricanes

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Calgary Flames

STL vs. FROM: St. Louis Blues

Mike Zeisberger, staff writer

Qualifying Match: 2-6

Eastern Conference First Round

PHI vs. MTL: Philadelphia Flyers

TBL vs. CBJ: Tampa Bay Lightning

WSH vs. NYI: Washington capitals

BOS vs. CAR: Carolina Hurricanes

Western Conference First Round

VGK vs. CHI: Vegas Golden Knights

COL vs. ARI: Colorado Avalanche

DAL vs. CGY: Calgary Flames

STL vs. FROM: St. Louis Blues

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