NHL "Second Half" Predictions

In October, I posted up what I thought the playoff race would look like come the end of the season. The obvious real surprise has been my Devils who have had one of the worst first halves in over a a decade. That being said, I'm going to put down what the top eight looks like as of today and then my prediciations on what I think the stadings will looks in April when the season comes to an end.

Official Standings (as of 1/28/11)

Eastern Conference

1. Philadelphia (Atlantic)
2. Tampa Bay (Southeast)
3. Boston (Northeast)
4. Pittsburgh
5. Washington
6. New York Rangers
7. Montreal
8. Atlanta

Western Conference

1. Vancouver (Northwest)
2. Detroit (Central)
3. Dallas (Pacific)
4. Nashville
5. Anaheim
6. Phoenix
7. Chicago
8. San Jose

My Prediciations

Eastern Conference

1. Philadelphia (Atlantic)
2. Washington (Southeast)
3. Boston (Northeast)
4. Pittsburgh
5. New York Rangers
6. Tampa Bay
7. Atlanta
8. Carolina

Western Conference

1. Vancouver (Northwest)
2. Detroit (Central)
3. Dallas (Pacific)
4. Chicago
5. San Jose
6. Los Angeles
7. Minnesota
8. Nashville