2026 Stanley Cup Playoff Prediction Pool

[Doom]

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here. That also means that the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff Prediction Pool is also here.

Like last year's NBA Playoff Prediction Pool, Chris is the defending champion, as he defeated Rosie 20-15, to claim the title. Now, he's open to defend the title against anyone who's willing to step up to the plate to take his crown.

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**BONUS POINTS**
Which Eastern Conference team will represent the Stanley Cup?....3 points
Which Western Conference team will represent the Stanley Cup?....3 points
Who will win the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals?.....4 points

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Please make sure to make your bonus picks along with your First Round picks. The person with the most points at the end, wins the contest, earning bragging rights until next year.

The playoffs are all set and the games begin tomorrow @ 3:00 PM ET. Here are the games:

***FIRST ROUND***
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Kings @ Avalanche
Wild @ Stars
Mammoth @ Golden Knights
Ducks @ Oilers

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Bruins @ Sabres
Canadians @ Lightning
Senators @ Hurricanes
Flyers @ Penguins

Since I posted this late, I'm giving everyone a Sunday deadline at 1:00 PM ET.​

 

[Looji Nagata]

***FIRST ROUND***
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Kings @ Avalanche
Wild @ Stars
Mammoth @ Golden Knights
Ducks @ Oilers

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Bruins @ Sabres
Canadians @ Lightning
Senators @ Hurricanes
Flyers @ Penguins

Eastern Conference: Canadiens
Western Conference: Wild
Stanley Cup Winner: Canadiens

 

[Doom]

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[Dom's cellmate]

Out of my element since my only knowledge of Hockey is Mighty Ducks movies and I know who Gretzky is.

 

[Kairi HoHo]

***FIRST ROUND***
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Kings @ Avalanche
Wild @ Stars
Mammoth @ Golden Knights
Ducks @ Oilers

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Bruins @ Sabres
Canadians @ Lightning
Senators @ Hurricanes
Flyers @ Penguins

Eastern Conference: Hurricanes
Western Conference: Avalanche
Stanley Cup Winner: Hurricanes

 

[Mr. PrettyGood]

***FIRST ROUND***
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Avalanche
Wild
Mammoth
Oilers

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Bruins
Canadians
Hurricanes
Penguins

Eastern Conference: Hurricanes
Western Conference: Avalanche
Stanley Cup Winner: Avalanche

 

[Doom]

ECF.......................Lightning
WCF.......................Stars
FINALS.................Lightning

FR....................Avalanche
FR.................... Stars
FR....................Golden Knights
FR.................... Oilers
FR....................Sabres
FR.................... Lightning
FR....................Hurricanes
FR....................Penguins

 

[Big Jean Studd]

1st r
Ava
Stars
Knights
Oilers
Sabres
Habs
Sens
Pens

WCF
Habs
Oilers

Finals
Oilers

 

[Chris]

***FIRST ROUND***
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Avalanche
Stars
Golden Knights
Oilers

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Sabres
Lightning
Hurricanes
Penguins

ECF: Lightning
WCF: Avalanche
Stanley cup: Avalanche

 

[Y2Jayne]

Thanks but I don't watch football.

 

[Cereal Killer]

***FIRST ROUND***
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Kings @ Avalanche
Wild @ Stars
Mammoth @ Golden Knights
Ducks @ Oilers

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Bruins @ Sabres
Canadians @ Lightning
Senators @ Hurricanes
Flyers @ Penguins

ECF: Lightning
WCF: Avs
SC: Avs

 

[Deadd2009]

***FIRST ROUND***
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Avalanche
Stars
Golden Knights
Oilers

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Sabres
Lghtning
Hurricanes
Flyers

 

[Doom]

Less than two hours away before the deadline. If you want to play, please make your picks.

 

[Doom]

I'll post the Round 2 schedule soon folks.

 

[Doom]

***ROUND 2***
Wild @ Avalanche
Ducks @ Golden Knights
Flyers @ Hurricanes

Game 7 for the Canadians and Lightning will be decided tonight, for whoever plays the Sabres in the second round. I'm working on tallying up the points. It'll be posted soon.

Also, since the Flyers-Hurricanes started yesterday, Sharp deadline which is tomorrow at 1PM ET. My apologies for doing this sooner.

@Chris @Big Jean Studd @Looji Nagata @Kairi HoHo @Mr. PrettyGood @Cereal Killer @Deadd2009 ​