The 2024 NHL Fearless Playoff Predictions: Round Two

The first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs is now history.

As a group, we did more than alright.  19 of the 23 participants correctly picked at least 5 out of the 8 opening round series.  6 participants went 7-for-8.

With 8 out of the top 9 regular-season teams still standing, the second round promises to be tougher to predict. But we try, regardless.

Each of the remaining 8 teams received at least one vote in this second round.

Remember, this is all for fun.  You would be advised not to take any of these picks to the bank, or wherever you lay down your hard-earned money.

Keep in mind this is not a bracket challenge.  We will submit our predictions round-by-round.  Tune in to “Under Review” on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio Channel 91, every weekday at 11 am Eastern/8 am Pacific, for the latest Fearless Playoff Predictions updates.

ALL-TIME FEARLESS PLAYOFF PREDICTION CHAMPIONS
2023 Champion – Dennis Bernstein (2)
2022 Champion – Steve Kouleas
2021 Champion – Bruce Bolton (2)
2020 Champion – Dennis Bernstein
2019 Champion – Jim Gordon
2018 Champion – Joe Thistel (3)
2017 Champion – Peter Berce (2)
2016 Champion – Mike Lippa
2015 Champions – Peter Berce & Nick Alberga
2014 Champion – Joe Thistel (2)
2013 Champion – Bruce Bolton
2012 Champion – Mick Kern (4)
2011 Champion – Joe Thistel
2010 Champions – Scott Laughlin (2) & Shawn Lavigne
2009 Champions – Scott Laughlin & Mick Kern (3)
2008 Champion – Mick Kern (2)
2007 Champions – Mike Ross & Mick Kern

REMEMBER: This is NOT a bracket challenge.  We will make subsequent picks every round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

46 points is the maximum number of points one can achieve. Mike Lippa set the record with 36 points back in 2016.  Steve Kouleas went 15-for-16 in series correctly chosen back in 2022.

• 1 point for correctly choosing the winner of each 1^st round series
• 2 points for correctly choosing the winner of each 2^nd round series
• 2 points for correctly choosing the winner of each 3^rd round series
• 3 points for correctly choosing the 2024 Stanley Cup winner
• 2 points for correctly choosing the 2024 Conn Smythe winner
• 1 point for correctly choosing how long a series goes, but only if one also correctly picks that series’ winning team
• 3 points for correctly choosing the 2024 Stanley Cup winner before the playoffs begin
• 3 points for correctly choosing the 2024 Conn Smythe winner before the playoffs begin
  

SECOND ROUND PICKS

Anthony Stewart (7 for 8 = 11 Points)
Panthers in 5
Hurricanes in 7
Avalanche in 6
Oilers in 5

Victoria Matiash (7 for 8 = 10 Points)
Panthers in 6
Hurricanes in 6
Stars in 7
Oilers in 5

Russ Cohen (7 for 8 = 9 Points)
Rangers in 7
Panthers in 5
Avalanche in 7
Oilers in 6

Steve Kouleas (7 for 8 = 8 Points)
Panthers in 6
Hurricanes in 7
Avalanche in 6
Oilers in 6

Martin Biron (7 for 8 = 8 Points)
Panthers in 6
Rangers in 7
Avalanche in 6
Oilers in 5

Shane Malloy (7 for 8 = 8 Points)
Panthers in 6
Rangers in 7
Stars in 6
Oilers in 6

Peter Berce (6 for 8 = 8 Points)
Panthers in 6
Rangers in 6
Stars in 7
Oilers in 6

Jake Hahn (6 for 8 = 8 Points)
Panthers in 5
Rangers in 6
Avalanche in 6
Oilers in 5

Joe Thistel (6 for 8 = 8 Points)
Bruins in 7
Hurricanes in 7
Stars in 7
Oilers in 6

Bernie Corbett (5 for 8 = 8 Points)
Panthers in 6
Rangers in 7
Stars in 7
Oilers in 6

Dennis Bernstein (6 for 8 = 7 Points)
Panthers in 5
Hurricanes in 7
Stars in 6
Canucks in 6

Jonathan Davis (6 for 8 = 7 Points)
Panthers in 5
Hurricanes in 6
Stars in 6
Oilers in 5

Mick Kern (6 for 8 = 7 Points)
Panthers in 5
Hurricanes in 7
Stars in 7
Oilers in 6

Lucas Critelli (6 for 8 = 7 Points)
Panthers in 6
Rangers in 7
Stars in 7
Oilers in 6

Linda Cohn (5 for 8 = 7 Points)
Panthers in 6
Rangers in 7
Avalanche in 6
Oilers in 6

Gord Stellick (5 for 8 = 7 Points)
Panthers in 6
Hurricanes in 6
Stars in 7
Oilers in 6

Jim Gordon (5 for 8 = 7 Points)
Panthers in 5
Rangers in 7
Stars in 7
Oilers in 5

Scott Laughlin (6 for 8 = 6 Points)
Panthers in 5
Rangers in 7
Avalanche in 7
Canucks in 7

Bruce Bolton (5 for 8 = 6 Points)
Bruins in 7
Hurricanes in 7
Avalanche in 6
Oilers in 6

Mikey Bonora (4 for 8 = 6 Points)
Bruins in 7
Rangers in 5
Stars in 6
Oilers in 6

Dave McCarthy (4 for 8 = 5 Points)
Panthers in 5
Hurricanes in 7
Avalanche in 7
Oilers in 5

Ryan Paton (4 for 8 = 4 Points)
Rangers in 6
Panthers in 6
Avalanche in 6
Oilers in 7

Tyler Madarasz (4 for 8 = 4 Points)
Panthers in 5
Rangers in 7
Avalanche in 6
Oilers in 6