2012 NHL Midseason Recap and Predictions for Second Half

Most Impressive Team: Boston Bruins
     They have consistently dismantled some of the stronger teams in the NHL. They have the highest scoring offense and the best goaltending in the NHL. 
Honorable Mentions: New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues


Most Disappointing Team: Anaheim Ducks
     For a team with such a strong first line, it is baffling that they have been stagnant for most of this year. 
Honorable Mentions: Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens 


Second Half Predictions
East
1 Boston Bruins               115 PTS
2 New York Rangers      111 PTS
3 Washington Capitals    98 PTS
4 Philadelphia Flyers       105 PTS
5 Pittsburgh Penguins     98 PTS
6 Florida Panthers           96 PTS
7 New Jersey Devils         96 PTS
8 Toronto Maple Leafs    92 PTS 


West
1 Detroit Red Wings        112 PTS
2 San Jose Sharks            107 PTS
3 Vancouver Canucks     105 PTS
4 St. Louis Blues               107 PTS
5 Chicago Blackhawks    105 PTS
6 Los Angeles Kings         101 PTS
7 Nashville Predators       97 PTS
8 Minnesota Wild             94 PTS


Playoff Predictions
Quarters
East
1 Boston over 8 Toronto 4-1
2 New York over 7 New Jersey 4-1
3 Washington over 6 Florida 4-1
5 Pittsburgh over 4 Philadelphia 4-3
West
1 Detroit over 8 Minnesota 4-2
7 Nashville over 2 San Jose 4-2
6 Los Angeles over 3 Vancouver 4-3
4 St. Louis over 5 Chicago 4-3


Semis
East 
5 Pittsburgh over 1 Boston 4-2
3 Washington over 2 New York 4-3 
West
1 Detroit over 7 Nashville 4-2
6 Los Angeles over 4 St. Louis 4-2


Conference Finals
5 Pittsburgh over 3 Washington 4-2
1 Detroit over 6 Los Angeles 4-0


Stanley Cup Finals
Detroit Red Wings over Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2