NYR:
51-24-7
VS.
BOS:
49-29-4
DET:
48-28-6
VS.
STL:
49-22-11
48-28-6
VS.
STL:
49-22-11
2012 NHL PLAYOFFS PREVIEW AND PREDICTIONS
Whatifsports.com presents its 2012 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 white boxes within the bracket. To toggle between rounds, click the appropriate link. If you wish to simulate any 2012 NHL playoff series yourself, click on the NHL SimMatchup links below the main bracket.
WINNING PERCENTAGES
| Seed/Team | 1st Round | Conf. Semifinals | Conf.Finals | Cup Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 Boston |
93.81% | 74.53% | 52.55% | 35.56% |
1 New York |
72.73% | 53.35% | 22.78% | 12.49% |
4 Pittsburgh |
81.72% | 40.06% | 17.98% | 9.39% |
6 New Jersey |
77.52% | 20.68% | 8.50% | 5.00% |
8 Ottawa |
27.27% | 5.29% | 3.50% | 2.10% |
5 Philadelphia |
18.28% | 4.20% | 2.60% | 2.00% |
7 Washington |
6.19% | 2.90% | 1.10% | 0.90% |
3 Florida |
22.48% | 2.00% | 0.50% | 0.27% |
| Seed/Team | 1st Round | Conf. Semifinals | Conf.Finals | Cup Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 Detroit |
63.24% | 43.26% | 28.07% | 16.18% |
1 Vancouver |
72.13% | 42.46% | 23.18% | 8.79% |
2 St. Louis |
71.63% | 43.76% | 20.78% | 7.29% |
4 Nashville |
36.76% | 20.48% | 10.59% | 3.40% |
3 Phoenix |
72.63% | 27.37% | 11.29% | 3.10% |
7 San Jose |
28.37% | 8.69% | 4.19% | 2.70% |
8 Los Angeles |
27.87% | 8.49% | 3.30% | 1.50% |
6 Chicago |
27.37% | 5.49% | 2.60% | 1.02% |