Well, prediction time!
Matchups:
Western Conference:
Chicago Blackhawks (1) vs. Minnesota Wild (8)
Anaheim Ducks (2) vs. Detroit Red Wings (7)
Vancouver Canucks (3) vs. San Jose Sharks (6)
St. Louis Blues (4) vs. Los Angeles Kings (5)
Eastern Conference:
Pittsburgh Penguins (1) vs. New York Islanders (8)
Montréal Canadiens (2) vs. Ottawa Senators (7)
Washington Capitals (3) vs. New York Rangers (6)
Boston Bruins (4) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (5)