NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Round One upsets and series predictions

May 11, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) and Capitals defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) exchange words with Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (11) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs begin tonight at 7:15 PM ET. Washington and Boston will open the 2021 postseason action in what I believe will be one of many seven game series we will see. Let’s quickly review each match up and give a prediction.

East Division Round One Predictions

#1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs #4 New York Islanders

Of all the teams in the East Division, the Islanders struggled the most to close out…