The NHL Playoffs get underway tonight and the Los Angeles Kings look to repeat as Stanley Cup Champions. The Kings became the first number eight seed in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup last year. The shortened regular season was marked by the Chicago Blackhawk's incredible run going 24 games into the regular season without losing a game in regulation. The Blackhawks are the number one seed in the Western Conference and the Penguins are the number one seed in the Eastern Conference. 16 teams will begin a long journey needing 16 wins to become Stanley Cup Champions.
Western Conference first round series (predictions)
(8) Wild vs (1) Blackhawks - (Blackhawks in 5)
(7) Red Wings vs (2) Ducks - (Ducks in 6)
(6) Sharks vs (3) Canucks - (Sharks in 7)
(5) Kings vs (4) Blues - (Blues in 7)
Eastern Conference first round series (predictions)
(8) Islanders vs (1) Penguins - (Penguins in 5)
(7) Senators vs (2) Canadiens - (Canadiens in 6)
(6) Rangers vs (3) Capitals - (Capitals in 7)
(5) Maple Leafs vs (4) Bruins - (Bruins in 6)
The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin tonight with three first round games all in the Western Conference. Wild vs Blackhawks 8 ET on NBC Sports Network, Kings vs Blues 8 ET on CNBC, and Red Wings vs Ducks 10:30 ET on NBC Sports Network.
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