With the Stanley Cup Final beginning tomorrow, we are down to the final contenders for the Hockey World Blog NHL Playoff Bracket Challenge Presented by Pure Hockey. Participants who entered are competing to win a $50 gift certificate to Pure Hockey, while the second and third place winners will each win $25 gift certificates. Of the many entries we received, only 1 managed to predict both Chicago and Boston to play for the Cup. Below is a standing of where our Top 6 entries and where they stand. A correct pick in the first round was worth one point while three points was awarded for a correct second round selection. The Conference final is worth five points while correctly picking the Stanley Cup Champion will yield you seven points. If you have any questions or disputes with your entry submission, email eddie (at) hockeyworldblog.com and include your name with your question.
| Place | Name | Points |
| 1 | Dan N. | 20 |
| Mike R. | 20 | |
| Rich R. | 20 | |
| 4 | Bill D. | 18 |
| 5 | Tyler R. | 17 |
| Chris D. | 17 |
Below is the schedule for the Stanley Cup Final. All games also will be carried on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. NHL Network will feature special programming surrounding the Stanley Cup Final and NHL.com will continue to provide extensive digital coverage.
| 2013 STANLEY CUP FINAL | |||
| SERIES O | TIME (ET) | #1  VS.  #4 |
NETWORKS |
| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013 | 8 P.M. | BOSTON AT CHICAGO | NBC, CBC, RDS |
| SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2013 | 8 P.M. | BOSTON AT CHICAGO | NBCSN, CBC, RDS |
| MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013 | 8 P.M. | CHICAGO AT BOSTON | NBCSN, CBC, RDS |
| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013 | 8 P.M. | CHICAGO AT BOSTON | NBC, CBC, RDS |
| *SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2013 | 8 P.M. | BOSTON AT CHICAGO | NBC, CBC, RDS |
| *MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013 | 8 P.M. | CHICAGO AT BOSTON | NBC, CBC, RDS |
| *WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013 | 8 P.M. | BOSTON AT CHICAGO | NBC, CBC, RDS |
