The Spanish Grand Prix takes place this weekend with a start time of 12:30 Pacific Time Sunday afternoon.
The Prediction Form will be due by 22:00 Pacific Time Saturday, May 21.
Watch for the Form to be made available during the day Saturday at the Prediction Challenges! web site. An e-mail notification will be sent as a helpful reminder.
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Posted by Michael Poplawski
Matthew Tkachuk, left, posted a hat trick to help the Flames defeat the visiting Oilers 9-6 on Wednesday, taking a 1-0 lead in their Stanley Cup second round playoff series. (Derek Leung/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Playoffs Prediction Challenge! 2022 Second Round 05-18
Overall |
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| 1 | Richard Owens | 125 |
| Wes Zetaruk | 125 | |
| Mel Tacoma | 125 | |
| 4 | John Woycheshin | 122 |
| 5 | Kyle Armour | 118 |
| 6 | Petr Havlik | 111 |
| 7 | Tyler Owens | 110 |
| 8 | John Lo | 106 |
| 9 | Terry Appleby | 105 |
| 10 | Michael Poplawski | 102 |
| 11 | Terry Smoker | 99 |
| 12 | Ed Mick | 98 |
| Kelly Chaplin | 98 | |
| 14 | Joel Palmer | 91 |
| 15 | Doug Wansbrough | 89 |
| 16 | Peter McCarthy | 87 |
| Glen Seredynski | 87 | |
| 18 | Bob Routhier | 85 |
| 19 | Amy Roach | 82 |
| 20 | Karen McKinley | 77 |
| 21 | Chris Lewtas | 67 |
| Second Round | ||
| Eastern | Western | |
| FLA 0-1 TBL | COL 1-0 STL | |
| CAR 1-0 NYR | CGY 1-0 EDM | |
| 1 | Wes Zetaruk | 62 |
| 2 | Kyle Armour | 60 |
| 3 | Richard Owens | 42 |
| Petr Havlik | 42 | |
| Tyler Owens | 42 | |
| Mel Tacoma | 42 | |
| 7 | John Lo | 40 |
| Michael Poplawski | 40 | |
| Ed Mick | 40 | |
| John Woycheshin | 40 | |
| Terry Appleby | 40 | |
| Terry Smoker | 40 | |
| Kelly Chaplin | 40 | |
| Glen Seredynski | 40 | |
| 15 | Joel Palmer | 34 |
| 16 | Amy Roach | 32 |
| 17 | Doug Wansbrough | 30 |
| Peter McCarthy | 30 | |
| Bob Routhier | 30 | |
| Karen McKinley | 30 | |
| 21 | Chris Lewtas | 10 |
Prizes
🥇 $94.50 🥈 $52.50 🥉 $31.50 🍍 21.00 🍍 10.50
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Posted by Michael Poplawski
Lightning defenceman Nikita Kucherov, right, celebrates a the third period goal during a 4-1 win over the Panthers in game one of a second round playoff series on Tuesday in Sunrise, Florida. (Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Playoffs Prediction Challenge! 2022 Second Round 05-17
Overall |
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| 1 | Richard Owens | 125 |
| 2 | Petr Havlik | 111 |
| 3 | Tyler Owens | 110 |
| 4 | John Lo | 106 |
| 5 | Wes Zetaruk | 105 |
| 6 | Mel Tacoma | 103 |
| 7 | John Woycheshin | 102 |
| Michael Poplawski | 102 | |
| 9 | Kyle Armour | 98 |
| Ed Mick | 98 | |
| 11 | Terry Appleby | 85 |
| 12 | Terry Smoker | 79 |
| Doug Wansbrough | 79 | |
| Joel Palmer | 79 | |
| 15 | Kelly Chaplin | 78 |
| 16 | Peter McCarthy | 77 |
| 17 | Bob Routhier | 75 |
| 18 | Amy Roach | 70 |
| 19 | Chris Lewtas | 67 |
| Glen Seredynski | 67 | |
| Karen McKinley | 67 | |
| Second Round | ||
| Eastern | Western | |
| FLA 0-1 TBL | COL 1-0 STL | |
| CAR – NYR | CGY – EDM | |
| 1 | Richard Owens | 42 |
| Petr Havlik | 42 | |
| Tyler Owens | 42 | |
| Wes Zetaruk | 42 | |
| 5 | John Lo | 40 |
| Michael Poplawski | 40 | |
| Kyle Armour | 40 | |
| Ed Mick | 40 | |
| 9 | Joel Palmer | 22 |
| 10 | Mel Tacoma | 20 |
| John Woycheshin | 20 | |
| Terry Appleby | 20 | |
| Terry Smoker | 20 | |
| Doug Wansbrough | 20 | |
| Kelly Chaplin | 20 | |
| Peter McCarthy | 20 | |
| Bob Routhier | 20 | |
| Amy Roach | 20 | |
| Glen Seredynski | 20 | |
| Karen McKinley | 20 | |
| 21 | Chris Lewtas | 10 |
Prizes
🥇 $94.50 🥈 $52.50 🥉 $31.50 🍍 21.00 🍍 10.50
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Posted by Michael Poplawski
Our GameCarolina and Colorado are overwhelming favourites, while the Battle of Alberta and Battle of Florida look to be much closer series, based on picks for the second round of four in our game.
Our predictions are summarized below.
Series Picks |
Average # of Games |
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| FLA 11 | TBL 10 | 6.38 |
| CAR 16 | NYR 5 | 6.33 |
| COL 18 | STL 3 | 6.05 |
| CGY 12 | EDM 9 | 6.43 |
Please ensure that I have transcribed your predictions correctly, and enjoy the hockey!
Good luck!
Stanley Cup Playoffs Prediction Challenge! 2022 Second Round Predictions
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Posted by Michael Poplawski
With the First Round completed, the second round is just around the corner, with two games Tuesday.
The Second Round Prediction Form is now available; please complete and submit the form by the deadline to avoid any disappointment.
Good luck!
Prizes
🥇 $94.50 🥈 $52.50 🥉 $31.50 🍍 21.00 🍍 10.50
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Posted by Michael Poplawski
Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau, left, seen in game five, scored the game-winning goal in a 3-2 overtime win in game seven on Sunday in Calgary, to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. (Derek Leung/Getty Images)
Series completed Sunday
NYR 4 PIT 3
14 players had series winner correct
4 players (Doug, Mel, Pete, Richard) had series score correct
CGY 4 DAL 3
21 players had series winner correct
2 players (Amy, Petr) had series score correct
Mel and Richard are our leaders after the first round of four in our game as two of the three players (along with third-place John Woycheshin) to have all eight First Round series winners correct. Petr was the only player to have four series scores correct and is in fourth, while Tyler holds our fifth prize spot, for now.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Prediction Challenge! 2022 First Round
First Round |
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| Eastern | Western | |
| FLA 4-2 WSH | COL 4-0 NSH | |
| TOR 3-4 TBL | MIN 2-4 STL | |
| CAR 4-3 BOS | CGY 4-3 DAL | |
| NYR 4-3 PIT | EDM 4-3 LAK | |
| 1 | Richard Owens | 83 |
| Mel Tacoma | 83 | |
| 3 | John Woycheshin | 82 |
| 4 | Petr Havlik | 69 |
| 5 | Tyler Owens | 68 |
| 6 | John Lo | 66 |
| 7 | Terry Appleby | 65 |
| 8 | Wes Zetaruk | 63 |
| 9 | Michael Poplawski | 62 |
| 10 | Terry Smoker | 59 |
| Doug Wansbrough | 59 | |
| 12 | Kyle Armour | 58 |
| Ed Mick | 58 | |
| Kelly Chaplin | 58 | |
| 15 | Chris Lewtas | 57 |
| Joel Palmer | 57 | |
| Pete McCarthy | 57 | |
| 18 | Bob Routhier | 55 |
| 19 | Amy Roach | 50 |
| 20 | Glen Seredynski | 47 |
| Karen McKinley | 47 | |
Prizes
🥇 $94.50 🥈 $52.50 🥉 $31.50 🍍 21.00 🍍 10.50
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Posted by Michael Poplawski
Connor McDavid celebrates his third period goal during a 2-0 game seven win over the Los Angeles Kings in first round Stanley Cup playoff action on Saturday in Edmonton. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press)
Series completed Saturday
CAR 4 BOS 3
13 players had series winner correct
2 players (Ed, Tyler) had series score correct
TBL 4 TOR 3
16 players had series winner correct
8 players had series score correct
EDM 4 LAK 3
19 players had series winner correct
1 player (Kyle) had series score correct
Stanley Cup Playoffs Prediction Challenge! 2022 First Round 05-14
First Round |
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| Eastern | Western | |
| FLA 4-2 WSH | COL 4-0 NSH | |
| TOR 3-4 TBL | MIN 2-4 STL | |
| CAR 4-3 BOS | CGY 3-3 DAL | |
| NYR 3-3 PIT | EDM 4-3 LAK | |
| 1 | Tyler Owens | 83 |
| 2 | Richard Owens | 71 |
| Mel Tacoma | 71 | |
| 4 | John Woycheshin | 70 |
| 5 | Bob Routhier | 60 |
| 6 | Petr Havlik | 57 |
| 7 | John Lo | 54 |
| Terry Smoker | 54 | |
| 9 | Kyle Armour | 53 |
| Ed Mick | 53 | |
| Terry Appleby | 53 | |
| 12 | Chris Lewtas | 52 |
| 13 | Wes Zetaruk | 51 |
| 14 | Michael Poplawski | 50 |
| 15 | Doug Wansbrough | 47 |
| 16 | Kelly Chaplin | 46 |
| 17 | Joel Palmer | 45 |
| Amy Roach | 45 | |
| Pete McCarthy | 45 | |
| 20 | Glen Seredynski | 35 |
| Karen McKinley | 35 | |
Prizes
🥇 $94.50 🥈 $52.50 🥉 $31.50 🍍 21.00 🍍 10.50
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Posted by Michael Poplawski
Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe (23) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in a 4-3 win against the Capitals in overtime in Game 6 of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs in Washington on Friday. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Series completed Friday
FLA 4 WSH 2
18 players had series winner correct
8 players had series score correct
Stanley Cup Playoffs Prediction Challenge! 2022 First Round 05-13
First Round |
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| Eastern | Western | |
| FLA 4-2 WSH | COL 4-0 NSH | |
| TOR 3-3 TBL | MIN 2-4 STL | |
| CAR 3-3 BOS | CGY 3-3 DAL | |
| NYR 3-3 PIT | EDM 3-3 LAK | |
| 1 | Bob Routhier | 66 |
| 2 | Tyler Owens | 65 |
| 3 | John Lo | 53 |
| Richard Owens | 53 | |
| Mel Tacoma | 53 | |
| 6 | Kyle Armour | 52 |
| John Woycheshin | 52 | |
| 8 | Chris Lewtas | 51 |
| 9 | Petr Havlik | 46 |
| 10 | Terry Smoker | 36 |
| Doug Wansbrough | 36 | |
| 12 | Ed Mick | 35 |
| Terry Appleby | 35 | |
| Kelly Chaplin | 35 | |
| 15 | Joel Palmer | 34 |
| Amy Roach | 34 | |
| Pete McCarthy | 34 | |
| 18 | Wes Zetaruk | 33 |
| 19 | Michael Poplawski | 32 |
| 20 | Glen Seredynski | 31 |
| Karen McKinley | 31 | |
Prizes
🥇 $94.50 🥈 $52.50 🥉 $31.50 🍍 21.00 🍍 10.50
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Posted by Michael Poplawski
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point, centre, celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime during a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs during Thursday’s Game 6. (Chris O’Meara/The Associated Press)
Series completed Thursday
STL 4 MIN 2
11 players had series winner correct
5 players had series score correct
Stanley Cup Playoffs Prediction Challenge! 2022 First Round 05-12
First Round |
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| Eastern | Western | |
| FLA 3-2 WSH | COL 4-0 NSH | |
| TOR 3-3 TBL | MIN 2-4 STL | |
| CAR 3-3 BOS | CGY 3-2 DAL | |
| NYR 2-3 PIT | EDM 3-3 LAK | |
| 1 | Bob Routhier | 77 |
| 2 | Tyler Owens | 76 |
| 3 | Kyle Armour | 73 |
| 4 | Chris Lewtas | 72 |
| 5 | John Lo | 57 |
| 6 | Terry Smoker | 55 |
| 7 | Ed Mick | 54 |
| 8 | Joel Palmer | 48 |
| Petr Havlik | 48 | |
| 10 | Richard Owens | 47 |
| Mel Tacoma | 47 | |
| 12 | John Woycheshin | 46 |
| 13 | Amy Roach | 45 |
| 14 | Doug Wansbrough | 40 |
| 15 | Terry Appleby | 39 |
| Kelly Chaplin | 39 | |
| 17 | Pete McCarthy | 38 |
| 18 | Wes Zetaruk | 37 |
| Glen Seredynski | 37 | |
| Karen McKinley | 37 | |
| 21 | Michael Poplawski | 36 |
Prizes
🥇 $94.50 🥈 $52.50 🥉 $31.50 🍍 21.00 🍍 10.50
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Posted by Michael Poplawski
Mikael Backlund, right, scored the first of three goals by the Flames in the third period of a 3-1 win over the visiting Dallas on Wednesday in NHL playoff action. Calgary now lead the series 3-2. (Derek Leung/Getty Images)
Stanley Cup Playoffs Prediction Challenge! 2022 First Round 05-11
First Round |
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| Eastern | Western | |
| FLA 3-2 WSH | COL 4-0 NSH | |
| TOR 3-2 TBL | MIN 2-3 STL | |
| CAR 3-2 BOS | CGY 3-2 DAL | |
| NYR 2-3 PIT | EDM 2-3 LAK | |
| 1 | Kyle Armour | 73 |
| 2 | Chris Lewtas | 72 |
| 3 | John Lo | 65 |
| 4 | Terry Smoker | 60 |
| 5 | Bob Routhier | 58 |
| 6 | Ed Mick | 57 |
| Tyler Owens | 57 | |
| 8 | Amy Roach | 55 |
| 9 | Richard Owens | 50 |
| Mel Tacoma | 50 | |
| 11 | John Woycheshin | 49 |
| 12 | Joel Palmer | 46 |
| 13 | Terry Appleby | 44 |
| 14 | Wes Zetaruk | 42 |
| 15 | Michael Poplawski | 41 |
| 16 | Glen Seredynski | 40 |
| Karen McKinley | 40 | |
| 18 | Doug Wansbrough | 38 |
| 19 | Kelly Chaplin | 37 |
| 20 | Pete McCarthy | 36 |
| 21 | Petr Havlik | 34 |
Prizes
🥇 $94.50 🥈 $52.50 🥉 $31.50 🍍 21.00 🍍 10.50
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Posted by Michael Poplawski
Prediction Challenges! 