18 April 2017

Lord Stanley --- Day 7



NHL Playoffs

East Atlantic Bracket

Montreal Canadiens   -vs-   New York Rangers

            Game 1 Wednesday 12 April at Montreal           Rangers 2, Canadiens 0
                      Game 2 Friday 14 April at Montreal           Canadiens 4, Rangers 3 [OT]
                 Game 3 Sunday 16 April at New York           Canadiens 3, Rangers 1
                                                                                                         Canadiens lead Series 2-1
Game 4 Tuesday 18 April at New York
Game 5 Thursday 20 April at Montreal
Game 6 Saturday 20 April at New York [If Necessary]
Game 7 Monday 24 April at Montreal [If Necessary]

Prior to the Series, I picked Montreal in 5…
Montreal is in great shape after 3 games.  The Rangers need to take Game 4.  New York does not want to see Montreal take this series home with the opportunity to deliver the knockout blow at home.

Timotheus Picks – 3 points of possible 6 (50%)
2 points for regulation win for predicted series victor; 1 for overtime win…

Boston Bruins   -vs-   Ottawa Senators

         Game 1 Wednesday 12 April at Ottawa           Bruins 2, Senators 1
             Game 2 Saturday 15 April at Ottawa           Senators 4, Bruins 3 [OT]
                Game 3 Monday 17 April at Boston           Senators 4, Bruins 3 [OT]
                                                                                                    Senators lead Series 2-1
Game 4 Wednesday 19 April at Boston
Game 5 Friday 21 April at Ottawa
Game 6 Sunday 23 April at Boston [If Necessary]
Game 7 Wednesday 26 April at Ottawa [If Necessary]

Prior to Series, I picked Ottawa in 7…
Ottawa seems to have some momentum in this series.  I still think this will be a long series with more shifts in momentum.

Timotheus Picks – 2 points of possible 6 (33%)
2 points for regulation win for predicted series victor; 1 for overtime win…

East Metropolitan Bracket

Toronto Maple Leafs   -vs-   Washington Capitals

       Game 1 Thursday 13 April at Washington`           Capitals 3, Maple Leafs 2 [OT]
         Game 2 Saturday 15 April at Washington           Maple Leafs 4, Capitals 3 [OT]
                  Game 3 Monday 17 April at Toronto           Maple Leafs 4, Capitals 3 [OT]
                                                                                                       Maple Leafs lead Series 2-1
Game 4 Wednesday 19 April at Toronto
Game 5 Friday 21 April at Washington
Game 6 Sunday 23 April at Toronto [If Necessary]
Game 7 Tuesday 25 April at Washington [If Necessary]

Prior to Series, I picked Washington in 4…
How many hands would be raised in response to the question “is it possible that the Leafs could ever lead this series against the Caps?”  Outside Toronto, I dare say there would be no hands in the air.  And yet Toronto is now leading this series after 3 games, with Game 4 also at home.  I for one am in shock!  And yet this proves why the NHL is so exciting.

Timotheus Picks – 1 points of possible 6 (17%)
2 points for regulation win for predicted series victor; 1 for overtime win…

Columbus Blue Jackets   -vs-   Pittsburgh Penguins

              Game 1 Wednesday 12 April at Pittsburgh           Penguins 3, Blue Jackets 1
                        Game 2 Friday 14 April at Pittsburgh           Penguins 4, Blue Jackets 1
                  Game 3 Saturday 16 April at Columbus           Penguins 5, Blue Jackets 4
                                                                                                             Penguins lead Series 3-0
Game 4 Tuesday 18 April at Columbus
Game 5 Thursday 20 April at Pittsburgh [If Necessary]
Game 6 Sunday 23 April at Columbus [If Necessary]
Game 7 Tuesday 25 April at Pittsburgh [If Necessary]

Prior to Series, I picked Pittsburgh in 6…
Columbus is in a world of trouble.  They just don’t seem to be able to keep up with the Penguins.  Likely, this series ends tomorrow.  If not, it’s hard to imagine this series not ending in the following game in Pittsburgh.

Timotheus Picks – 6 points of possible 6 (100%)
2 points for regulation win for predicted series victor; 1 for overtime win…

West Central Bracket

Chicago Blackhawks   -vs-   Nashville Predators

                 Game 1 Thursday 13 April at Chicago           Predators 1, Blackhawks 0
                 Game 2 Saturday 15 April at Chicago           Predators 5, Blackhawks 0
                   Game 3 Monday 17 April at Nashville           Predators 3, Blackhawks 2 [OT]
                                                                                                         Predators lead Series 3-0
Game 4 Thursday 20 April at Nashville
Game 5 Saturday 22 April at Chicago [If Necessary]
Game 6 Monday 24 April at Nashville [If Necessary]
Game 7 Wednesday 26 April at Chicago [If Necessary]

Prior to the Series, I picked Chicago in 7…
I’m in complete shock in this series.  The Blackhawks are MIA!  Nashville has owned them.  The silver lining for Chicago is at least they managed a goal; twice.  But now an elimination Game looms for Chicago in front of a Nashville fan base who smells blood, who is convinced this is their year!  I think Chicago is done.  It’s hard to see Nashville letting up on them now.

Timotheus Picks – 0 points of possible 6 (0%)
2 points for regulation win for predicted series victor; 1 for overtime win…

Minnesota Wild   -vs-   St. Louis Blues

         Game 1 Wednesday 12 April at Minnesota           Blues 2, Wild 1 [OT]
                   Game 2 Friday 14 April at Minnesota           Blues 2, Wild 1
                  Game 3 Sunday 16 April at St. Louis           Blues 3, Wild 1
                                                                                                         Blues lead Series 3-0
Game 4 Wednesday 19 April at St. Louis
Game 5 Saturday 22 April at Minnesota [If Necessary]
Game 6 Monday 24 April at St. Louis [If Necessary]
Game 7 Wednesday 26 April at Minnesota [If Necessary]

Prior to the Series, I picked Minnesota in 6…
The Wild nightmare continues, though perhaps not for long.  Jake Allen is playing extraordinary hockey; like he is trying to win the Stanley Cup MVP award in the first round!  The Wild need to find a way to get this series back home.  If it were not for the Blues’ goalie, I’d say Minnesota will find a way to take Game 4.  I’m not sure I’m ready to say the Wild have no chance, but they need some help.  That help needs to be a lack of support for Allen by his own team, and perhaps a lucky bounce or two.

Timotheus Picks – 0 points of possible 6 (0%)
2 points for regulation win for predicted series victor; 1 for overtime win…

West Pacific Bracket

Anaheim Ducks   -vs-   Calgary Flames

                Game 1 Thursday 13 April at Anaheim           Ducks 3, Flames 2
                Game 2 Saturday 15 April at Anaheim           Ducks 3, Flames 2
                    Game 3 Monday 17 April at Calgary           Ducks 5, Flames 4 [OT]
                                                                                                         Ducks lead Series 3-0
Game 4 Wednesday 19 April at Calgary
Game 5 Friday 21 April at Anaheim [If Necessary]
Game 6 Sunday 23 April at Calgary [If Necessary]
Game 7 Tuesday 25 April at Anaheim [If Necessary]

Prior to the Series, I picked Anaheim in 6…
Sorry, Calgary, it just isn’t your time yet.  Anaheim knows how to turn it on this time of year.  Unlike other teams for whom that description has fit [Chicago], Anaheim is actually doing it!

Timotheus Picks – 5 points of possible 6 (83%)
2 points for regulation win for predicted series victor; 1 for overtime win…

Edmonton Oilers   -vs-   San Jose Sharks

         Game 1 Wednesday 12 April at Edmonton           Sharks 3, Oilers 2 [OT]
                   Game 2 Friday 14 April at Edmonton           Oilers 2, Sharks 0
                 Game 3 Sunday 16 April at San Jose           Oilers 1, Sharks 0
                                                                                                         Oilers lead Series 2-1
Game 4 Tuesday 18 April at San Jose
Game 5 Thursday 20 April at Edmonton
Game 6 Saturday 22 April at San Jose [If Necessary]
Game 7 Monday 24 April at Edmonton [If Necessary]

Prior to the Series, I picked San Jose in 5…
This series is really getting good.  Edmonton is impressive!  No matter how this series ends, it seems Edmonton has won a ton of respect league-wide.

Timotheus Picks – 1 points of possible 6 (17%)
2 points for regulation win for predicted series victor; 1 for overtime win…

Overall Timotheus Picks – 18 points of possible 48 (38%)

NHL Playoffs

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