Analyzing (and predicting) the four Western Conference playoff matchups

Playoffs tougher in Western Conference

Five of the top eight teams in the NHL this season play in the Western Conference. Two of them have to face off in a first-round showdown between Dallas and Colorado.

Poll: Who Will Be The Western Conference Champions?

The Western Conference playoff field is set after the Wild and Blues took home wins last night in their final regular-season games. They both secure wild-card spots and lock in the following bracket: C1 Winnipeg Jets vs. WC2 St. Louis Blues C2 Dallas Stars vs. C3 Colorado Avalanche P1 Vegas Golden Knights vs. WC1 Minnesota Wild P2 Los Angeles Kings vs. P3 Edmonton Oilers That means it’s time to take out our crystal balls and look at who will rep…

Analyzing (and predicting) the four Western Conference playoff matchups

Who's got advantages and disadvantages in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference? Justin Bourne has some thoughts.

NHL playoff watch: Western Conference field set; Big drama in East

Tuesday was a huge day for the NHL's playoff race, providing clarity for the Western Conference and setting the stage for chaos in the Eastern Conference.