New York Rangers - Washington Capitals

The Rangers have played really well lately, but so have the Caps, and in the end, they are the better of these teams. The Rangers have won three of four meetings, so I think this could go either way, but in the end, I believe more in that - Washington wins!

Columbus Blue Jackets - Detroit Red Wings

Detroit cannot be dismissed, as they proved in the previous game. But I think the Jackets have the tools to win, and that they will do so this time. Columbus wins!

Anaheim Ducks - St Louis Blues

Gibson stole the last game, but I don't expect that to happen again. In the end, the Ducks are an inferior team. St Louis wins!

New Jersey Devils - Boston Bruins

Boston almost lost to Buffalo! They are not at their best right now. Still, a game against the Devils is something they normally should win. Well, except that the Devils have won three out of four against the Bruins this season. But that was a different Devils team. They have been on a downturn lately. I could see this game go either way, but I think New Jersey must be seen as the underdog. Boston wins!

Florida Panthers - Dallas Stars

The Panthers won a close game in overtime last night, and now it's time for another go between these two. I expect another close one, but I have to go with the better team here. Florida wins!

Nashville Predators - Chicago Blackhawks

Another back-to-back rematch! The Preds won last night even though they had their top scorer Forsberg out of the lineup. It could go either way here, but I lean towards that the Blackhawks will make a comeback and nail this one. Chicago wins!

Ottawa Senators - Montreal Canadiens

Postponed due to Covid cases in the Canadiens team.

In summary, my winners are:

Washington Capitals
Columbus Blue Jackets
St Louis Blues
Boston Bruins
Florida Panthers
Chicago Blackhawks