Well, that was a brutal 3rd round for predictions. Nobody picked Boston to sweep, including me. All told, I’m 6/14 so I can’t even make it above .500 for this playoff season.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins – BOS in 6
Boston looks nigh on unbeatable right now. They way they made the Penguins look inept through most of the series was truly amazing. That being said, Chicago is not Pittsburgh. The ‘Hawks are probably almost as skilled but they possess a lot more grit than the Penguins. In addition, they have shown a good ability to adapt their game, which was probably the biggest thing that hurt Pittsburgh. They will definitely give the Bruins a run for their money but it won’t be enough. Boston is too good defensively and they’ve got Conn Smythe level goaltending right now. Unless they have a major breakdown in their end or get hit with key injuries, they will hoist their 2nd Stanley Cup in 3 years.