NHL 2011 Playoffs - Round One Predictions

Another year, another chance of guessing who will end up moving on in the playoffs. Here is who we think will make it.

Eastern Conference - Quarter Finals

(1) Washington Capitals vs. (8) New York Rangers

BEK: Washington Capitals
MDK: New York Rangers

(2) Philadelphia Flyers vs. (7) Buffalo Sabres

BEK: Buffalo Sabres
MDK: Buffalo Sabres

(3) Boston Bruins vs. (6) Montreal Canadiens (now with 50% more cars on fire)

BEK: Montreal Canadiens
MDK: Boston Bruins

(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Tampa Bay Lightning

BEK: Tampa Bay Lightning
MDK: Tampa Bay Lightning


Western Conference - Quarter Finals

(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Chicago Blackhawks

BEK: Vancouver Canucks
MDK: Vancouver Canucks

(2) San Jose Sharks vs. (7) Los Angeles Kings

BEK: San Jose Sharks
MDK: San Jose Sharks

(3) Detroit Red Wings vs. (6) Phoenix Coyotes

BEK: Detroit Red Wings
MDK: Phoenix Coyotes

(4) Anaheim Ducks vs. (5) Nashville Predators

BEK: Anaheim Ducks
MDK: Anaheim Ducks