NHL Playoff Picture 2015: Bracket Predictions and Teams to Watch

April 1st, 2015 by Adam Wells Leave a reply »

The best part of the Stanley Cup playoffs that no other sport can match is the true feeling anyone has a real chance to walk away with the title. That's especially true for a season like 2014-15, where there are plenty of good teams but no standout club. 

As the final two weeks of the season arrive, there are five teams within for points of the Presidents' Trophy, and 23 teams are still in the playoff mix. Chicago (2012-13) is the only team in the last six years to have the most points and win a Stanley Cup in the same year. 

Last year, the Los Angeles Kings came from the sixth seed in the Western Conference to win the title. It's one big crap shoot once the 16 teams that will make up the playoff field get set. 

In anticipation of the insanity that will happen, here's a look at how the bracket is likely to play out and the top teams to keep an eye on down the final stretch. 



 

Chicago Blackhawks



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