HabsWorld Predicts: 2025 Playoffs – Round 2, Part 2
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Our writers make their predictions for the Western Conference series in the second round. Who will reach the Conference Final?
Our writers make their predictions for the Western Conference series in the second round. Who will reach the Conference Final?
Although Montreal is no longer in the playoffs, the HabsWorld writers have made their predictions on the second round of the 2025 NHL playoffs. The Eastern Conference series is first up.
Tonight, the Montreal Canadiens begin the next step of the franchise rebuild with their first appearance in the playoffs since 2021. The HabsWorld writers provide their prognostications on the series against the Washington Capitals.
Day Two of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs will get underway on Sunday. The HabsWorld writers provide their predictions on the first-round series beginning that night.
This year’s playoffs are upon us, and the HabsWorld writers are giving their predictions on the first-round series. This is the first part covering all games starting April 19th.
The second quarter of the season was much better for the Habs who played themselves back into the playoff picture. Not surprisingly, our writers assigned some better grades. We begin with the goalies and defencemen.
The Canadiens’ first quarter was a difficult one for this rebuilding team, with more valleys than peaks. The first grade report of this season focuses on the defencemen and goalies as voted on by our writers.
While the Habs have a lot of young left-shot defenders already, Zeev Buium has a chance to be better than any of them. Accordingly, he’s someone they’ll likely be considering with the fifth-overall pick on Friday.
Tij Iginla didn’t have a great start to his season but a strong second half helped get him into the conversation as a possible top-ten pick this week. If the Habs are looking for a versatile forward, they could give him serious consideration at fifth overall.
Cayden Lindstrom battled some injuries this season but when he was healthy, he was an impactful big centre, the type of player that doesn’t come around too often. As a result, he’s someone the Habs will certainly be considering if he’s available with the fifth pick next week.