NHL Playoffs: Which Team Will Be Lifting the Stanley Cup This Year?
Even if you're not the biggest hockey fan in the world, the NHL playoffs are worth a watch. And this year, we've got an interesting group of teams fighting to lift Lord Stanley's Cup.
The Washington Capitals looked like the best team in hockey throughout the regular season, and they are, by no surprise, our favorite to win it all.
But is any other team close?
Without further ado, here's a look at how our algorithm thinks the Stanley Cup playoffs will go.
| Team | 1st Round | Conf Semis | Conf Finals | Stanley Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 73.01% | 43.65% | 27.51% | 17.51% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 54.45% | 26.72% | 15.19% | 8.63% |
| Dallas Stars | 58.21% | 30.36% | 16.61% | 8.00% |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 66.78% | 34.02% | 15.13% | 7.67% |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 50.03% | 26.17% | 14.25% | 7.10% |
| Florida Panthers | 53.18% | 30.10% | 13.87% | 6.98% |
| St. Louis Blues | 49.97% | 24.49% | 13.36% | 6.32% |
| Los Angeles Kings | 52.66% | 26.96% | 13.22% | 6.20% |
| Anaheim Ducks | 51.98% | 26.98% | 12.78% | 5.69% |
| San Jose Sharks | 47.34% | 23.50% | 10.72% | 5.12% |
| New York Rangers | 45.55% | 20.54% | 10.70% | 5.07% |
| New York Islanders | 46.82% | 23.41% | 10.22% | 4.96% |
| Nashville Predators | 48.02% | 22.56% | 10.13% | 4.57% |
| Minnesota Wild | 41.79% | 18.98% | 8.93% | 3.38% |
| Detroit Red Wings | 33.22% | 12.47% | 3.81% | 1.45% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 26.99% | 9.09% | 3.57% | 1.35% |
