I like my Blues to make conference finals, but I pick Vegas to win it all.
With it being November, the 2018-19 Stanley Cup Playoffs are one month closer. So what better time to offer my predictions for the playoffs. My picks are based on current stats and previous playoff appearances.
ROUND 1
Eastern Conference
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins→ Pittsburgh Penguins
Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers → New York Rangers
Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins → Boston Bruins
Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets → Washington Capitals
Western Conference
Nashville Predators vs. Vegas Golden Knights → Vegas Golden Knights
Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks → Minnesota Wild
St. Louis Blues vs. San Jose Sharks → St. Louis Blues
Vancouver Canucks vs. Dallas Stars → Vancouver Canucks
ROUND 2
Eastern Conference
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers → Pittsburgh Penguins
Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals → Washington Capitals
Western Conference
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild → Vegas Golden Knights
St. Louis Blues vs. Vancouver Canucks → St. Louis Blues
CONFERENCE FINALS
Eastern Conference
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals → Pittsburgh Penguins
Western Conference
St. Louis Blues vs. Vegas Golden Knights → Vegas Golden Knights
STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vegas Golden Knights → Vegas Golden Knights
