Third Round Prediction Standings

Here's our picks for the conference finals along with the updated standings. This time, the stakes were 2 points for the winner as well as 2 additional points for also correctly guessing the amount of games it took them.


Eastern Conference
(7) Philadelphia Flyers vs. (8) Montreal Canadiens
Actual Result: Flyers in 5
John: Habs in 6 (+0)
Emily: Habs in 7 (+0)
Quinlan: Flyers in 7 (+2)


Western Conference
(1) San Jose Sharks vs. (2) Chicago Blackhawks
Actual Result: Blackhawks in 4
John: Blackhawks in 5 (+2)
Emily: Blackhawks in 6 (+2)
Quinlan: Blackhawks in 6 (+2)


Standings After Third Round
1. Quinlan- 13 points
2. Emily- 12 points
3. John- 8 points


Ah yes, things are looking quite desperate for yours truly. But don't worry true believers- there's still a very, very slim chance I can catch them! For the Stanley Cup Finals will feature the ultimate stakes- 3 points for the correct winner, and a staggering 4 points for the correct amount of games it takes them to claim Lord Stanley's hardware! Who will come out on top? We'll find out soon!

Second Round Prediction Standings

Here's our picks for the second round and the updated standings. Remember, in this round it was 1 point for the winner, 2 points for the correct games.


Eastern Conference

(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (8) Montreal Canadiens
Actual Result: Habs in 7
John: Penguins in 6 (+0)
Emily: Penguins in 6 (+0)
Quinlan: Habs in 7 (+3)

(6) Boston Bruins vs. (7) Philadelphia Flyers
Actual Result: Flyers in 7
John: Bruins in 7 (+0)
Emily: Flyers in 7 (+3)
Quinlan: Flyers in 6 (+1)


Western Conference

(1) San Jose Sharks vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings
Actual Result: Sharks in 5
John: Red Wings in 6 (+0)
Emily: Red Wings in 6 (+0)
Quinlan: Red Wings in 5 (+0)

(2) Chicago Blackhawks vs. (3) Vancouver Canucks
Actual Result: Blackhawks in 6
John: Blackhawks in 7 (+1)
Emily: Blackhawks in 7 (+1)
Quinlan: Blackhawks in 7 (+1)


Standings After Second Round
1. Emily- 10 points
2. Quinlan- 9 points
3. John- 6 points


For the conference finals we raise the stakes yet again. This time, 2 points will be awarded for both the winning team AND for the correct amount of games (provided you picked the right winner, of course).

And yes, even though I'm posting these now, the predictions were made prior to any games being played in the third round.


Eastern Conference Finals
(7) Philadelphia Flyers vs. (8) Montreal Canadiens
John- Habs in 6
Emily- Habs in 7
Quinlan- Flyers in 7

Western Conference Finals
(1) San Jose Sharks vs. (2) Chicago Blackhawks
John- Hawks in 5
Emily- Hawks in 6
Quinlan- Hawks in 6