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EA SPORTS Predicts Outcome of NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Quarterfinals
April 10, in the year of our Lord 2012 – EA
SPORTS™ today announced the NHL®12 predictions for the first
round matchups of the 2012 Stanley Cup® Playoffs. The EA SPORTS
NHL® simulation engine correctly predicted the 2010 Chicago
Blackhawks as Stanley Cup Champions, the 2011 Stanley Cup Final
matchup and the result of 13 of the 15 playoff matchups during
the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
EA SPORTS NHL®12 Conference Quarterfinals Predictions:
|
Western Conference |
Eastern Conference |
|
(1) Canucks defeat (8) Kings; 4-2 |
(1) Rangers defeat (8) Senators; 4-1 |
|
(2) Blues defeat (7) Sharks; 4-2 |
(2) Bruins defeat (7) Capitals; 4-0 |
|
(6) Blackhawks defeat (3) Coyotes; 4-1 |
(6) Devils defeat (3) Panthers; 4-3 |
|
(4) Predators defeat (5) Red Wings; 4-3 |
(4) Penguins defeat (5) Flyers; 4-3 |
The NHL 12 computerized simulation is
conducted using artificial intelligence that uses real-life data
from each team, such as player ratings and line combinations,
and includes variances such as injuries and hot streaks to
predict a realistic outcome of each game and series. Predictions
for subsequent rounds will be released as matchups are
determined.
EA SPORTS NHL®12 Conference Quarterfinals Statistics
Predictions:
Offensive Leaders
|
Player |
Goals |
Assists |
Points |
|
Evgeni Malkin |
6 |
3 |
9 |
|
Sidney Crosby |
2 |
6 |
8 |
|
Claude Giroux |
3 |
5 |
8 |
|
Henrik Sedin |
1 |
6 |
7 |
|
Jonathan Toews |
3 |
4 |
7 |
|
Player |
Wins |
GAA |
SV% |
Shutouts |
|
Henrik Lundqvist |
4 |
1.40 |
0.953 |
1 |
|
Jaroslav Halak |
3 |
1.60 |
0.944 |
2 |
|
Pekka Rinne |
4 |
2.28 |
0.928 |
0 |
|
Roberto Luongo |
4 |
1.73 |
0.927 |
1 |
|
Tim Thomas |
4 |
2.25 |
0.916 |
0 |
EA SPORTS NHL 13 Cover Vote Campaign:
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first ever EA SPORTS NHL® Cover Vote – sponsored by BlackBerry®
campaign and hosted on
NHL.com. With
more than nine million votes already cast, fans can visit
NHL.com/CoverVote
to view the NHL players involved and cast their vote. As well,
they can also show their support by tweeting about the campaign
using #NHL13Cover on Twitter. The winning player will be
unveiled as the EA SPORTS NHL® 13 Cover Athlete at the 2012 NHL
Awards™ on June 20 at the Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas.