2012-13 NHL Season Predictions

2012-13 Eastern Conference Standings:

Atlantic Division:

1. New York Rangers 32-14-7: 71 Points Z

2. Pittsburgh Penguins 31-15-2: 64 Points X

3. Philadelphia Flyers 28-15-5: 61 Points X

4. New Jersey Devils 21-25-2: 44 Points

5. New York Islanders 17-28-3: 37 Points

Northeast Division:

1. Boston Bruins 29-15-4: 62 Points Y

2. Ottawa Senators 25-19-4: 54 Points X

3. Buffalo Sabres 24-19-5: 53 Points X

4. Montreal Canadians 19-23-5: 43 Points

5. Toronto Maple Leafs 18-28-2: 38 Points

Southeast Division:

1. Washington Capitals 27-15-6: 60 Points Y

2. Tampa Bay Lightning 26-16-6: 58 Points X

3. Carolina Hurricanes 22-22-4: 48 Points

4. Florida Panthers 21-23-5: 47 Points

5. Winnipeg Jets 20-25-3: 43 Points

Z = best record in conference Y = Division Champion X = Playoff Team

2012-13 Western Conference Standings:

Central Division:

1. Chicago Blackhawks 29-14-5: 63 Points Y

2. St. Louis Blues 27-17-4: 58 Points X

3. Nashville Predators 26-18-4: 56 Points X

4. Detroit Red Wings 25-18-5: 55 Points X

5. Columbus Blue Jackets 17-25-6: 40 Points

Northwest Division:

1. Vancouver Canucks 32-12-4: 68 Points Z

2. Minnesota Wild 25-16-7: 57 Points X

3. Colorado Avalanche 19-24-5: 43 Points

4. Edmonton Oilers 18-26-4: 40 Points

5. Calgary Flames 18-27-3: 39 Points

Pacific Division:

1. Los Angeles Kings 31-13-4: 66 Points Y

2. San Jose Sharks 27-17-4: 58 Points X

3. Phoenix Coyotes 23-22-3: 49 Points

4. Dallas Stars 22-22-4: 48 Points

5. Anaheim Ducks 21-25-4: 42 Points

Z = best record in conference Y = Division Champion X = Playoff Team 

2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs:
 

Eastern Conference:

1 NY Rangers 4
                             } NY Rangers 2
8 Buffalo 0
                                                          } Pittsburgh 4
4 Pittsburgh 4
                             } Pittsburgh 4
5 Philadelphia 3
                                                                                       } Pittsburgh 2
2 Boston 4
                             } Boston 4
7 Ottawa 1
                                                          } Boston 3
3 Washington 4
                             } Washington 2
6 Tampa Bay 2

Western Conference:                                                                                          } Los Angeles

1 Vancouver 4
                             } Vancouver 4
8 Detroit 1
                                                          } Vancouver 2
4 St. Louis 4
                             } St. Louis 1
5 San Jose 3
                                                                                       } Los Angeles 4
2 Los Angeles 4
                             } Los Angeles 4
7 Nashville 1
                                                          } Los Angeles 4
3 Chicago 4
                             } Chicago 3
6 Minnesota 1

Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals:

#1 New York Rangers vs. #8 Buffalo Sabres:

 Game 1: BUF @ NYR: NYR 4, BUF 2. NYR leads the series 1-0. 
Game 2: BUF @ NYR: NYR 6, BUF 1. NYR leads the series 2-0. 
Game 3: NYR @ BUF: NYR 6, BUF 5. NYR leads the series 3-0. 
Game 4: NYR @ BUF: NYR 2, BUF 0. NYR wins the series 4-0.

 
#4 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #5 Philadelphia Flyers:  
Game 1: PHI @ PIT: PIT 6, PHI 5. PIT leads the series 1-0.  
Game 2: PHI @ PIT: PIT 4, PHI 3; OT. PIT leads the series 2-0.  
Game 3: PIT @ PHI: PHI 4, PIT 2. PIT leads the series 2-1.  
Game 4: PIT @ PHI: PHI 1, PIT 0; OT. Series is tied at 2-2.  
Game 5: PHI @ PIT: PIT 2, PHI 1. PIT leads the series 3-2.  
Game 6: PIT @ PHI: PHI 6, PIT 4. Series is tied at 3-3.  
Game 7: PHI @ PIT: PIT 3, PHI 2. PIT wins the series 4-3.

#2 Boston Bruins vs. #7 Ottawa Senators:  
Game 1: OTT @ BOS: BOS 5, OTT 1. BOS leads the series 1-0.  
Game 2: OTT @ BOS: BOS 2, OTT 1. BOS leads the series 2-0.  
Game 3: BOS @ OTT: BOS 3, OTT 1. BOS leads the series 3-0.  
Game 4: BOS @ OTT: OTT 2, BOS 0. BOS wins the series 3-1.  
Game 5: OTT @ BOS: BOS 4, OTT 1. BOS wins the series 4-1.

#3 Washington Capitals vs. #6 Tampa Bay Lightning:  
Game 1: TB @ WAS: WAS 5, TB 1. WAS leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: TB @ WAS: WAS 6, TB 5. WAS leads the series 2-0.
Game 3: WAS @ TB: TB 3, WAS 0. WAS leads the series 2-1.
Game 4: WAS @ TB: TB 5, WAS 4. Series is tied at 2-2.
Game 5: TB @ WAS: WAS 3, TB 1. WAS leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: WAS @ TB: WAS 6, TB 2. WAS wins the series 4-2. 

Western Conference Quarter-Finals:

#1 Vancouver Canucks vs. #8 Detroit Red Wings: 
Game 1: DET @ VAN: VAN 6, DET 4. VAN leads the series 1-0.  
Game 2: DET @ VAN: VAN 5, DET 0. VAN leads the series 2-0.  
Game 3: VAN @ DET: DET 4, VAN 3, OT. VAN leads the series 2-1.  
Game 4: VAN @ DET: VAN 2, DET 1. VAN wins the series 3-1.  
Game 5: DET @ VAN: VAN 4, DET 0. VAN wins the series 4-1.

#4 St. Louis Blues vs. #5 San Jose Sharks: 
Game 1: SJ @ STL: STL 2, SJ 1. STL leads the series 1-0.  
Game 2: SJ @ STL: STL 6, SJ 5. STL leads the series 2-0.  
Game 3: STL @ SJ: SJ 4, STL 3. STL leads the series 2-1.  
Game 4: STL @ SJ: SJ 5, STL 3. Series is tied at 2-2.  
Game 5: SJ @ STL: STL 6, SJ 2. STL leads the series 3-2.  
Game 6: STL @ SJ: SJ 5, SJ 4; OT. Series is tied at 3-3. 
Game 7: SJ @ STL: STL 6, SJ 4. STL wins the series 4-3.

#2 Los Angeles Kings vs. #7 Nashville Predators:  
Game 1: NAS @ LA: LA 4, NAS 1. LA leads the series 1-0.  
Game 2: NAS @ LA: LA 2, NAS 1; OT. LA leads the series 2-0.  
Game 3: LA @ NAS: LA 3, NAS 2. LA leads the series 3-0.  
Game 4: LA @ NAS: NAS 3, LA 0. LA wins the series 3-1.  
Game 5: NAS @ LA: LA 6, NAS 3. LA wins the series 4-1.

#3 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #6 Minnesota Wild:  
Game 1: MIN @ CHI: CHI 3, MIN 1. LA leads the series 1-0.  
Game 2: MIN @ CHI: CHI 4, MIN 0. LA leads the series 2-0.  
Game 3: CHI @ MIN: CHI 4, MIN 2. LA leads the series 3-0.  
Game 4: CHI @ MIN: MIN 4, CHI 1. LA wins the series 3-1.  
Game 5: MIN @ CHI: CHI 5, MIN 2. LA wins the series 4-1.

Eastern Conference Semi-Finals:

#1 New York Rangers vs. #4 Pittsburgh Penguins:  
Game 1: PIT @ NY: PIT 3, NY 2. PIT leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: PIT @ NY: NY 2, PIT 0. Series is tied at 1-1.  
Game 3: NY @ PIT: PIT 5, NY 1. PIT leads the series 2-1.
Game 4: NY @ PIT: PIT 2, NY 1. PIT leads the series 3-1.
Game 5: PIT @ NY: NY 6, PIT 4. PIT leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: NY @ PIT: PIT 1, NY 0; OT. PIT wins the series 4-2. 

#2 Boston Bruins vs. #3 Washington Capitals:
Game 1: WAS @ BOS: BOS 3, WAS 0. BOS leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: WAS @ BOS: BOS 4, WAS 0. BOS leads the series 2-0.
Game 3: BOS @ WAS: WAS 3, BOS 1. BOS leads the series 2-1.
Game 4: BOS @ WAS: WAS 2, BOS 1; OT. Series is tied at 2-2.
Game 5: WAS @ BOS: BOS 6, WAS 5. BOS leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: BOS @ WAS: BOS 4, WAS 3. BOS wins the series 4-2.

 

Western Conference Semi-Finals:

#1 Vancouver Canucks vs. #4 St. Louis Blues:
Game 1: STL @ VAN: VAN 1, STL 0 VAN leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: STL @ VAN: VAN 3, STL 0. VAN leads the series 1-0.
Game 3: VAN @ STL: STL 3, VAN 2. VAN leads the series 2-1.
Game 4: VAN @ STL: VAN 5, STL 2. VAN leads the series 3-1.
Game 5: STL @ VAN: VAN 5, STL 4. VAN leads the series 4-1.

#2 Los Angeles Kings vs. #3 Chicago Blackhawks:  

Game 1: CHI @ LA: LA 4, CHI 3. LA leads the series 1-0.  
Game 2: CHI @ LA: LA 5, CHI 4; OT. LA leads the series 2-0.  
Game 3: LA @ CHI: CHI 2, LA 1. LA leads the series 2-1.  
Game 4: LA @ CHI: CHI 6, LA 5. Series is tied at 2-2.  
Game 5: CHI @ LA: LA 2, CHI 1. LA leads the series 3-2.  
Game 6: LA @ CHI: CHI 4, LA 2. Series is tied at 3-3.  
Game 7: CHI @ LA: LA 4, CHI 1. LA wins the series 4-3.

Eastern Conference Finals:

#2 Boston Bruins vs. #4 Pittsburgh Penguins:
Game 1: PIT @ BOS: PIT 3, BOS 2. PIT leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: PIT @ BOS: BOS 5, PIT 3. Series is tied at 1-1. 
Game 3: BOS @ PIT: PIT 4, BOS 2. PIT leads the series 2-1.
Game 4: BOS @ PIT: BOS 3, PIT 0. Series is tied at 2-2.
Game 5: PIT @ BOS: BOS 6, PIT 5. BOS leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: BOS @ PIT: PIT 6, BOS 4. Series is tied at 3-3.  
Game 7: PIT @ BOS: PIT 5, BOS 4; OT. PIT wins the series 4-3.
Prince of Wales Trophy Champions are the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Western Conference Finals:

#1 Vancouver Canucks vs. #2 Los Angeles Kings:
Game 1: LA @ VAN: LA 6, VAN 5. LA leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: LA @ VAN: VAN 3, LA 2; OT. Series is tied at 1-1.  
Game 3: VAN @ LA: LA 6, VAN 4. LA leads the series 2-1.
Game 4: VAN @ LA: LA 4, VAN 1. LA leads the series 3-1.
Game 5: LA @ VAN: VAN 3, LA 1. LA leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: VAN @ LA: LA 4, VAN 3; OT. LA wins the series 4-2. 

Charence S. Campbell Champions are the Los Angeles Kings. 

2013 Stanley Cup Finals:

West #2 Los Angeles Kings vs. East #4 Pittsburgh Penguins: Game 1: PIT @ LA: LA 4, PIT 2. LA leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: PIT @ LA: LA 5, PIT 4. LA leads the series 2-0. Game 3: LA @ PIT: PIT 3, LA 2; OT. LA leads the series 2-1.
Game 4: LA @ PIT: PIT 4, LA 1. Series is tied at 1-1.
Game 5: PIT @ LA: LA 5, PIT 4; OT. LA leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: LA @ PIT: LA 3, PIT 1. LA wins the series 4-2. 

2013 Stanley Cup Champions are the Los Angeles Kings.

2012-13 NHL Season Awards:

Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP in regular season): Jonathan Toews, Chicago

Ted Lindsay Award (MVP voted by NHL PA):  Jonathan Toews, Chicago

Vezina Trophy (Best Goaltender): Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles

James Norris Memorial Trophy (Best Defensive Player): Shea Weber, Nashville

Frank J. Selke Trophy (Best Defensive Forward): David Backes, St. Louis

Calder Memorial Trophy (Best Rookie): Justin Schultz, Edmonton
Conn Smythe Trophy (MVP of Stanley Cup Playoffs): Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles


2012-13 NHL Performance Awards:
Art Ross Trophy (Top Scorer in NHL): Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh at 78 Points.
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy (Top Goal Scorer in NHL): Steve Stamkos, Tampa Bay at 36 Goals.
NHL Plus-Minus Award: (Best Plus/Minus in NHL): Patrice Bergeron, Boston at +20.
Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award (Best Saving Percent in NHL): Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles at .945%.
William M. Jennings Trophy (Fewest Goals Against in NHL): Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles at 77 Goals.


2012-13 NHL Team Awards:
Stanley Cup (Stanley Cup Finals Champions): Los Angeles Kings
Prince of Wales Trophy (Eastern Conference Champion): Pittsburgh Penguins
Charence S. Campbell (Western Conference Champion): Los Angeles Kings
President's Trophy (Most Points in Regular Season by a Team): New York Rangers with 71 points.