With the NHL reverting back to its old reseeding format for this year’s playoffs, it’s not exactly possible to fill out a bracket. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t making predictions. In the table below, you’ll find our staff’s predictions for each qualifying round series, how far the Canes will advance, the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, Stanley Cup Final and Stanley Cup Winner.
Canes Country Staff Playoff Picks
| Andrew | Penguins | Hurricanes | Islanders | Blue Jackets | Oilers | Coyotes | Canucks | Jets | Eastern Conference Semifinals | Bruins over Flyers | Avalanche over Blues | Bruins over Avalanche |
| Brian | Penguins | Rangers | Islanders | Maple Leafs | Oilers | Predators | Wild | Jets | Eastern Conference Qualifiers | Bruins over Flyers | Golden Knights over Stars | Bruins over Golden Knights |
| Brett | Penguins | Hurricanes | Islanders | Maple Leafs | Oilers | Coyotes | Wild | Jets | Eastern Conference Semifinals | Flyers over Lightning | Avalanche over Golden Knights | Avalanche over Flyers |
| Ryan | Penguins | Hurricanes | Panthers | Blue Jackets | Oilers | Coyotes | Canucks | Jets | Eastern Conferencer Semifinals | Lightning over Flyers | Avalanche over Golden Knights | Avalanche over Lightning |
| Alec | Penguins | Hurricanes | Islanders | Maple Leafs | Oilers | Predators | Wild | Jets | Eastern Conference Semifinals | Bruins over Lightning | Avalanche over Oilers | Bruins over Avalanche |
| Cody | Penguins | Rangers | Islanders | Blue Jackets | Oilers | Predators | Wild | Jets | Eastern Conference Qualifiers | Bruins over Penguins | Avalanche over Blues | Bruins over Avalanche |
| Zeke | Penguins | Hurricanes | Islanders | Blue Jackets | Oilers | Predators | Wild | Flames | Eastern Conference Finals | Lightning over Hurricanes | Avalanche over Blues | Lightning over Avalanche |
| Ford | Penguins | Hurricanes | Islanders | Maple Leafs | Blackhawks | Coyotes | Canucks | Jets | Eastern Conference Semifinals | Bruins over Penguins | Stars over Golden Knights | Stars over Bruins |
| KayDee | Penguins | Hurricanes | Islanders | Maple Leafs | Oilers | Predators | Wild | Jets | Eastern Conference Semifinals | Lightning over Bruins | Avalanche over Oilers | Avalanche over Lightning |
Picks by Series
Penguins (9-0)
Hurricanes (7-2)
Islanders (8-1)
Maple Leafs (5-4)
Oilers (8-1)
Predators (5-4)
Wild (6-3)
Jets (8-1)
Some interesting notes:
- There’s only one unanimous series: We all think the Penguins beat Montreal.