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This contest will run through the playoffs and include the Stanley Cup.

You will make predictions for one round at a time.

You will earn points as follows:

1 point for each correct prediction in the first two rounds.
2 points for each correct prediction in the Conference Championship round.
4 points for predicting the winner of the Stanley Cup.

The winner of the contest is the nation ruler with the most points at the end of the playoffs. The winner will receive his choice of 200 tech or 12 million (18 million) cash at the end of the wars.

The first round has the following matchups:

Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators
Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues
Calgary Flames vs. Dallas Stars
Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins
New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Your predictions are due by 7pm EST on Monday, May 2nd.

Good luck to all!

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My choices are:

Colorado
Minnesota
Calgary
Edmonton
Florida
Toronto
Carolina
Pittsburgh