VAN:
54-19-9
VS.
BOS:
46-25-11
2011 NHL PLAYOFFS PREVIEW AND PREDICTIONS
Whatifsports.com presents its 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview. Below is the main bracket and round-by-round series breakdown. To the right of the bracket is a table explaining each playoff team's chances of winning each round including the Stanley Cup.
We simulated the entire Stanley Cup Playoffs 1,001 times using the current season rosters and statistics. Home ice advantage is taken into account. Average wins and losses per series are indicated in the bracket. To toggle between rounds, click the appropriate link. If you wish to simulate any 2011 NHL playoff series yourself, click on the NHL SimMatchup links below the main bracket. You can also learn more about our 2011 NHL Playoff Preview and Predictions.
WINNING PERCENTAGES
| Seed/Team | 1st Round | Conf. Semifinals | Conf.Finals | Cup Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 Boston |
96.30% | 78.12% | 58.74% | 35.96% |
2 Philadelphia |
82.92% | 45.25% | 24.48% | 11.29% |
8 New York |
60.34% | 18.98% | 5.59% | 1.19% |
1 Washington |
39.66% | 23.58% | 4.90% | 1.00% |
4 Pittsburgh |
59.64% | 16.98% | 3.40% | 0.59% |
7 Buffalo |
17.08% | 7.29% | 1.21% | 0.32% |
5 Tampa Bay |
40.36% | 9.19% | 1.60% | 0.31% |
6 Montreal |
3.71% | 0.62% | 0.02% | 0.001% |
| Seed/Team | 1st Round | Conf. Semifinals | Conf.Finals | Cup Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Vancouver |
80.92% | 69.03% | 55.64% | 35.86% |
5 Nashville |
74.42% | 44.66% | 17.98% | 5.99% |
6 Phoenix |
76.32% | 25.77% | 7.59% | 2.31% |
2 San Jose |
55.24% | 28.17% | 7.09% | 1.20% |
8 Chicago |
19.08% | 10.19% | 5.99% | 1.83% |
7 Los Angeles |
44.76% | 8.39% | 4.01% | 1.11% |
4 Anaheim |
25.57% | 7.49% | 1.30% | 0.52% |
3 Detroit |
23.68% | 6.29% | 3.40% | 0.26% |