It’s the 12th Edition of the World Famous, Award-Winning SiriusXM NHL Network Radio Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions and it’s time for the 2018 Stanley Cup Final…Vegas Golden Knights vs. Washington Capitals.
This is not a bracket challenge. We have submitted new picks before each round.
As a refresher, here is the point system…46 points would constitute a perfect score. Mike Lippa set the standard with 36 points back in 2016. You could look it up.
PLAYOFF PICK CHAMPIONS OVER THE YEARS
2017 Champion – Peter Berce (2)
2016 Champion – Mike Lippa
2015 Champions – Peter Berce & Nick Alberga
2014 Champion – Joe Thistel (2)
2013 Champion – Bruce Bolton
2012 Champion – Mick Kern (4)
2011 Champion – Joe Thistel
2010 Champions – Scott Laughlin (2) & Shawn Lavigne
2009 Champions – Scott Laughlin & Mick Kern (3)
2008 Champion – Mick Kern (2)
2007 Champions – Mike Ross & Mick Kern
And now…the 2018 Stanley Cup Final predictions…we’ve included the original Stanley Cup champion picks made by each person, only if the team is still standing.
BEN MINER – 19 points
(7 for 8 1st round/3 for 4 2nd round/1 for 2 3rd round)
Washington in 6
Alexander Ovechkin wins the Conn Smythe Trophy
SHANE MALLOY – 18 points
(8 for 8 1st round/3 for 4 2nd round/0 for 2 3rd round)
Washington in 7
Alex Ovechkin
JOE THISTEL – 18 points
(5 for 8 1st round/4 for 4 2nd round/1 for 2 3rd round)
Washington in 5
Alex Ovechkin
Initial pick – STANLEY CUP CHAMPION: Washington Capitals
CONN SMYTHE WINNER: Alexander Ovechkin – Washington
JEFF DOMET – 18 points
(7 for 8 1st round/2 for 4 2nd round/1 for 2 3rd round)
Vegas in 5
Marc-Andre Fleury
MICHAEL LIPPA – 16 points
(went 7 for 8 1st round/2 for 4 in the 2nd round/0 for 2 3rd round)
Vegas in 6
Marc-Andre Fleury
MICK KERN – 16 points
(6 for 8 1st round/3 for 4 2nd round/0 for 2 3rd round)
Washington in 7
Alexander Ovechkin
RYAN PATON – 15 points
(6 for 8 1st round/2 for 4 2nd round/1 for 2 3rd round)
Washington in 7
Alex Ovechkin
PETER BERCE – 15 points
(5 for 8 1st round/4 for 4 2nd round/0 for 2 3rd round)
Vegas in 6
Marc-Andre Fleury
JONATHAN DAVIS – 14 points
(6 for 8 1st round/2 for 4 2nd round/0 for 2 3rd round)
Washington in 6
Alex Ovechkin
BRUCE BOLTON – 13 points
(7 for 8 1st round/1 for 4 2nd round/1 for 2 3rd round)
Vegas in 7
Marc Andre-Fleury
Initial pick – STANLEY CUP CHAMPION: Vegas Golden Knights
CONN SMYTHE WINNER: Marc-Andre Fleury
JIM GORDON – 13 points
(6 for 8 1st round/2 for 4 2nd round/1 for 2 3rd round)
Vegas in 5
Marc-Andre Fleury
TYLER MADARASZ – 13 points
(6 for 8 1st round/2 for 4 2nd round/1 for 2 3rd round)
Washington in 6
Alex Ovechkin
STEVE KOULEAS – 13 points
(5 for 8 1st round/3 for 4 2nd round/0 for 2 3rd round)
Vegas in 6
Marc-Andre Fleury
SCOTT LAUGHLIN – 13 points
(7 for 8 1st round /1 for 4 2nd round/0 for 2 3rd round)
Vegas in 6
Marc-Andre Fleury
NICK ALBERGA – 12 points
(4 for 8 1st round/3 for 4 2nd round/0 for 2 3rd round)
Vegas in 6
Marc-Andre Fleury
JESSE RALPH – 12 points
(6 for 8 1st round/2 for 4 2nd round/0 for 2 3rd round)
Washington in 6
Marc-Andre Fleury
MICHELLE STURINO – 12 points
(6 for 8 1st round & 1 for 4 2nd round)
Vegas in 6
Marc-Andre Fleury
TERRY MERCURY – 12 points
(7 for 8 1st round/2 for 4 2nd round/0 for 2 3rd round)
Washington in 6
Alexander Ovechkin
BRETT INNIS – 12 points
(6 for 8 1st round /1 for 4 2nd round/1 for 2 3rd round)
On Vacation…so Alexander Kern pinch-hit
Vegas in 4
Marc-Andre Fleury
RUSS COHEN – 12 points
(5 for 8 1st round/1 for 4 2nd round/2 for 2 3rd round)
Capitals in 5
Marc-Andre Fleury
2007 CANADIAN QUARTER – 7 points
(4 for 8 1st round/1 for 4 2nd round/1 for 2 3rd round)
Vegas in 6
Marc-Andre Fleury
JAKE HAHN – 7 points
(6 for 8 1st round/0 for 4 2nd round/0 for 2 3rd round)
Vegas in 6
Marc-Andre Fleury
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