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Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions: Round 1

Apr 17, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators fans share their views on the Toronto Maples Leafs in the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

The Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived. While the Buffalo Sabres will unfortunately once again miss the postseason, there’s still fun to be had here. Die By the Blade staffers took a stab at predicting who they think will win each of these first round matchups.

Toronto vs. Ottawa

  • Kerra: Toronto in 6
  • Scott: Toronto in 6
  • Calvin: Ottawa in 6
  • Melissa: Toronto in 7

Tampa Bay vs. Florida

  • Kerra: Florida in 7
  • Scott: Tampa in 7
  • Calvin: Tampa in 7
  • Melissa: Florida in 6

Washington vs. Montreal

  • Kerra: Washington in 5
  • Scott: Washington in 6
  • Calvin: Washington in 5
  • Melissa: Washington in 7

Carolina vs. New Jersey

  • Kerra: Carolina in 6
  • Scott: Carolina in 6
  • Calvin: Carolina in 5
  • Melissa: Carolina in 5

Winnipeg vs. St. Louis

  • Kerra: Winnipeg in 6
  • Scott: Winnipeg in 7
  • Calvin: Winnipeg in 4
  • Melissa: Winnipeg in 4

Dallas vs. Colorado

  • Kerra: Dallas in 5
  • Scott: Dallas in 7
  • Calvin: Colorado in 6
  • Melissa: Colorado in 6

Vegas vs. Minnesota

  • Kerra: Vegas in 6
  • Scott: Vegas in 6
  • Calvin: Vegas in 5
  • Melissa: Minnesota in 7

Los Angeles vs. Edmonton

  • Kerra: Edmonton in 6
  • Scott: Los Angeles in 6
  • Calvin: Edmonton in 7
  • Melissa: Edmonton in 5

What are your predictions?

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