CHB Conference Finals Predictions Post
The Bruins have been eliminated. That’s pretty much all we cared about. Now on to the conference finals.
Western Conference
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings
Victoria: Kings in 7. Because the Kings are the Goonies, they never say die.
Chris: Blackhawks in 7. I will give credit to the Kings at knowing how to clutch up when elimination is in sight. Unfortunately for them, doing it the hard way has likely warn them down and they’ll be facing a ready and rested Blackhawks team. Remember, even Joffrey Baratheon finally met his maker.
J.J.: Blackhawks in 7. Because the penny I found by my window sill said so.
Clay: Blackhawks in 6. Just like me in high school, Chicago is quite fresh (having played 12 games so far compared to the Kings’ 14). This should be an exciting and intriguing series. As long as Corey Crawford can play almost-even to Jonathan Quick, I like the Blackhawks’ firepower and depth on D to prevail.
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Eastern Conference
Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers
Victoria: Habs in 5. Lundqvist has a horrible record in Bell Center and Carey Price has a great record against King Henrik (*cough* Olympic gold medal *cough*)
Chris: Rangers in 6. I have faith in the Canadiens and think they have the right stuff. I also thought the same of the TV show “Community” and it just got cancelled? That’s right – THE DARKEST TIMELINE?! THE DARKEST TIMELINE!!
J.J.: Habs in 7. While I love the thought of seeing AV in the Stanley Cup Finals with a different team a mere year after being fired being the Canucks, Price and Subban are playing out of this world hockey right now.
Clay: Habs in 6. Montreal feels like a team of destiny right now and P.K. Subban and Carey Price are playing lights out. Not to mention Dale Weise. Lundqvist’s struggles in Montreal have been well-documented. Look for Montreal to win in 6, and then both teams come together for a flash mob of Aretha Franklin’s “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” during the post-series handshake.
