First-round predictions game

[Craig2]

I just thought I'd do this for fun. If anyone is interested, just post your picks for the first round series. I'm scoring it this way:

Predicting series-winning team - 5 points
Predicting winner in the correct number of games - 3 points
Lower-seed bonus points - 3 points

An example - you pick the 8 seed to beat the 1 seed in six games. They win the series, but in five games instead. You would receive the 5 points for predicting the winner, plus 3 bonus points for picking the lower seed.

I'm not sure if a tiebreaker will be necessary, but just in case I'd like you to include your prediction of who will be the top three scorers after the first round. I'll add up the points for your three picks, and whoever has the highest total will get the tiebreak.

Please make sure all picks are in before the puck drops on the first playoff game!

I'm throwing this card in as the prize, since this guy has to watch the playoffs from home:

[Syncope]

New Jersey beats the winner of the southeast division in 6 games
Top three scorers after the first round: Marian Gaborik, Kovalchuk and David Backes :)

[cygnusx1]

Cool idea for a contest. Question though, are we picking our winners for all the games (which is what I gather from the contest) or just one series (for example, like the member above me posted)?

[Craig2]

Cool idea for a contest. Question though, are we picking our winners for all the games (which is what I gather from the contest) or just one series (for example, like the member above me posted)?

You are correct, I am looking for all series winners.

[collectorthornton]

i am down once the teams r set

[ncm7772]

Count me in

[MattDMC]

I'm definitely in once the teams are 100% set.

[Ray33]

I am in, thanks.

[howethegreat]

great idea for a contest I want in.

[collectorthornton]

WEST
#1 - Vancouver Canucks
#8 - Los Angeles Kings -6 games

#2 - St Louis Blues
#7 - San Jose Sharks - 6 games

#3 - Phoenix Coyotes -5 games
#6 - Chicago Blackhawks

#4 - Nashville Predators -7 games
#5 - Detroit Red Wings

EAST
#1 - New York Rangers -4 games
#8 - Ottawa Senators

#2 - Boston Bruins - 5 games
#7 - Washington Capitals

#3 - Florida Panthers - 6 games
#6 - New Jersey Devils

#4 - Pittsburgh Penguins - 7 games
#5 - Philadelphia Flyers