2012-13 Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions

After a draining lockout, and a sprint to the finish, the Stanley Cup Playoff field has finally been set. There's no time for advanced stat based arguments as to whether the Leafs actually deserve to make the playoffs now, it's time to sit back and enjoy. Without further delay, here are my picks for the playoffs this year, which are sure to go wrong:

Eastern Conference:

ECQF: 1) PIT over 8) NYI in 5
            7) OTT over 2) MTL in 6
            6) NYR over 3) WSH in 7
            4) BOS over 5) TOR in 5

ECSF: 1) PIT over 7) OTT in 6
           4) BOS over 6) NYR in 7

ECF: 1) PIT over 4) BOS in 5

Western Conference:

WCQF: 1) CHI over 8) MIN in 5
              2) ANA over 7) DET in 7
              3) VAN over 6) SJ in 6
              5) LA over 4) STL in 6

WCSF: 1) CHI over 5) LA in 7
             3) VAN over 2) ANA 6

WCF: 1) CHI over 3) VAN in 5

2013 Stanley Cup Finals: 1) PIT over 1) CHI in 6

Sorry in advance to both the Penguins and Blackhawks for jinxing you. I don't mean to.