Pucks Index for the NHL

The Pucks Index for the NHL is designed to forecast the winners of NHL hockey games. Historically, the Pucks Index has picked nearly 60% of the straight-up winners. Ratings are being updated on a daily basis. *Home Team Advantage is estimated to be +.3 goal. In games rated "even", our slight favorite is listed first. **Neutral Ice

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS

PAST RESULTS

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 (0-1)
Season to Date: 749-570, .568
Scores			Pucks Index Forecast
3	4	-	*Philadelphia (-106) even with Chicago (+106)**

FINAL STANDINGS

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Eastern Conference					Western Conference
Team	W	L	OL	Pts	Team	W	L	OL	Pts
ATLANTIC					CENTRAL
New Jersey	48	27	7	103	Chicago	52	22	8	112
Pittsburgh	47	28	7	101	Detroit	44	23	14	102
Philadelphia	41	35	6	88	Nashville	47	29	6	100
NY Rangers	38	33	11	87	St. Louis	40	32	10	90
NY Islanders	34	37	11	79	Columbus	32	35	15	79
NORTHEAST					NORTHWEST
Buffalo	45	27	10	100	Vancouver	49	28	5	103
Ottawa	44	32	6	94	Colorado	43	30	9	95
Boston	39	30	13	91	Calgary	40	32	10	90
Montreal	39	33	10	88	Minnesota	38	36	8	84
Toronto	30	38	14	74	Edmonton	27	47	8	62
SOUTHEAST					PACIFIC
Washington	54	15	13	121	San Jose	51	20	11	113
Atlanta	35	34	13	83	Phoenix	50	26	6	106
Tampa Bay	34	36	12	80	Los Angeles	46	27	9	101
Carolina	35	37	10	80	Anaheim	39	32	11	89
Florida	32	37	13	77	Dallas	37	32	14	88
Win = 2 points, Overtime Loss = 1 point, Loss = 0 points

COMPUTER RANKINGS

(Rank, Team & Rating Points)
1	Chicago	10.36	16	Dallas	9.69
2	Detroit	10.15	17	Los Angeles	9.69
3	Washington	10.15	18	Montreal	9.63
4	Philadelphia	10.06	19	Carolina	9.58
5	Vancouver	9.96	20	Columbus	9.54
6	Buffalo	9.91	21	Calgary	9.53
7	San Jose	9.88	22	Ottawa	9.50
8	St. Louis	9.87	23	Colorado	9.45
9	Boston	9.81	24	NY Islanders	9.35
10	NY Rangers	9.80	25	Minnesota	9.33
11	Anaheim	9.74	26	Toronto	9.33
12	Phoenix	9.73	27	Atlanta	9.30
13	New Jersey	9.72	28	Florida	9.29
14	Pittsburgh	9.71	29	Tampa Bay	9.26
15	Nashville	9.70	30	Edmonton	9.17