The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Third round predictions

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Pittsburgh Penguins [4] vs. Carolina Hurricanes [6]

Pittsburgh finished a fantastic series against the Washington Capitals, which has been labeled as one of the most exciting playoff matchups in recent times. Carolina have goaltender Cam Ward in top form since the last third of the regular season. Few predicted Carolina would make it this far, as they have taken out New Jersey (always considered by analysts to be a favorite) and Boston (the #1 Eastern Conference team in the regular season).

Prediction: Pittsburgh in six.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Detroit Red Wings [2] vs. Chicago Blackhawks [4]

The Detroit Red Wings defeated Columbus in the first round and Anaheim in the second round. The Blackhawks defeated Calgary in the first round and Vancouver in the second round. Detroit had the bottom two playoff seeds in the first two rounds, so it remains to be seen how the Wings fare against a higher seeded team such as the Blackhawks. Red Wings goaltender Chris Osgood has played the best hockey of his career in the last two playoffs. The Blackhawks are a younger team who don't have as much playoff experience, whereas the Red Wings have more experienced players. This appears to be a very exciting series; it should be anything but easy for either team, no matter who wins.

Prediction: Detroit in seven.

Predictions:
Carolina in 7
Chicago in 7

Rooting for Pitt and Chicago but would only predict Pitt making it.

I've got a rematch of last year's final. I can't go against the Red Wings.

The last part of the Carolina/Pittsburgh was just intense.

I would cheer for the Devil himself against the Red Wings. I'm just sayin'.......

Miroslav Satan
Marcel Hossa

I look for the Blackhawks to bounce back against the Wings tonight in Game 3 in Chicago. GO HAWKS!

As for the other series, I don't see how the Canes are gonna be able to blow past the Pens. They might be able to push the series to 6 games, at least.

Chicago beat Detroit in an OT thriller last night! The series is now 2-1 Red Wings. Game 4 is Sunday afternoon. LET'S GO HAWKS!

7thSaviour wrote:

As for the other series, I don't see how the Canes are gonna be able to blow past the Pens. They might be able to push the series to 6 games, at least.

Yes, especially with Pittsburgh in a 2-0 lead. I definitely don't think it will be a sweep, but Pittsburgh will win, and the series will go to six games tops.

Pittsburgh demolished the Canes 6-2 last night, taking an insurmountable 3-0 series lead. It's all over but the shouting at this point.

Game 4 of CHI/DET is later this afternoon. GO HAWKS!

7thSaviour wrote:

Pittsburgh demolished the Canes 6-2 last night, taking an insurmountable 3-0 series lead. It's all over but the shouting at this point.

I agree.

It's Detroit Vs. Pittsburgh for Lord Stanley's Cup. Prediction: Wings in 6. GO PENS!

I like Hossa as he played Jr. hockey in Portland but I will never root for Detroit.

Is this gonna be Crosby's year to raise the Cup in victory?

7thSaviour wrote:

Is this gonna be Crosby's year to raise the Cup in victory?

I certainly hope so ! GO PENS !