2011 NHL Playoffs Expert Picks: 2nd Round

By John in Bruins, Featured, Now!, Opinion ⋅ April 28, 2011 at 10:58pm ⋅ Post a comment

A 3-1 hole didn't faze Tampa; can they strike twice? (astrosurf.com)

The second round is upon us, and it opens with the anti-comeback kings Vancouver taking on the staunch defense of Nashville. No matter, as both West series were unanimously picked winner-wise. The Capitals were very popular, while Philadelphia gets the slight edge over Boston and their incompetent power play. The East also provided a greater variety of picks for series lengths.

As before, the winner of the series is worth two points, and picking how long it takes them is worth one point. That’ll provide for some interesting moments with the leader Derek, who went against the general grain in the East. That provides plenty of room for others to move up.

So how will things pan out? Check below for the predictions, and come back at the conclusion of the Elite Eight to find out how they turned out.

	Name	Brian K	Derek	Erikk	John	KC
Capitals vs Lightning	Winner	Capitals	Lightning	Capitals	Capitals	Capitals
Capitals vs Lightning	Series Length	5	6	6	7	5
Flyers vs Bruins	Winner	Flyers	Bruins	Flyers	Flyers	Bruins
Flyers vs Bruins	Series Length	5	5	7	7	6
Canucks vs Predators	Winner	Canucks	Canucks	Canucks	Canucks	Canucks
Canucks vs Predators	Series Length	6	6	6	5	6
Sharks vs Red Wings	Winner	Red Wings	Red Wings	Red Wings	Red Wings	Red Wings
Sharks vs Red Wings	Series Length	6	6	6	6	6
Total	Points	13	18	14	11	16