May 18 2023
No Oilers or any other Canadian team in the SFC. Once again.
It's the Conference Finals — let's delve into the exciting matchups and break down the predictions on which team from East and West will advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers are set to clash for a thrilling showdown. Both teams have displayed remarkable talent and determination throughout the postseason, but the Hurricanes enter this series as slight favorites. Nonetheless, with the Panthers' offensive firepower and resilience, the series is expected to be fiercely contested. NHL fans will be treated to an intense and captivating matchup as these two talented teams vie for the ultimate prize in professional hockey.
Both teams boast explosive offenses capable of finding the back of the net consistently. The Hurricanes possess depth throughout their forward lines — even with the long list of injured core players — while the Panthers rely heavily on the offensive prowess of their top players. Special teams play, particularly the power play, could be a significant factor in this series, as both teams possess potent units. Note that Teuvo Teräväinen is likely to return to the lineup, which might shuffle up the Carolina power play.
The Carolina Hurricanes are favored to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. Their balanced roster, strong defensive play, and outstanding goaltending puts them ahead of the Florida Panthers. While the Panthers possess exceptional talent and the ability to push the series to its limits, the Hurricanes' overall depth, balanced roster and consistency make them the predicted victors.
The Western Conference Finals of the NHL playoffs present an exciting showdown between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars. Both teams have demonstrated their mettle throughout the postseason, so predicting which team will advance to the Stanley Cup Finals is extremely difficult. With both teams boasting impressive rosters and a recent history of some playoff success, fans can anticipate a clash of skill, intensity, and strategic gameplay.
The series between the Golden Knights and Stars will showcase a compelling goaltending duel. On both sides of the rink, a relatively inexperienced netminder will get the nod. Goaltending performances will be pivotal in determining the outcome of this series. That being said, both teams boast strong defensive units capable of stifling opposing offenses and limiting scoring chances.
In a closely contested series, the Dallas Stars are predicted to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals as slight, slight favorites. The Stars' playoff experience, strong defensive play, and potent offensive weapons give them a slight edge over the Golden Knights. However, it is important to note that the series is expected to be fiercely competitive, and the Golden Knights have the talent and determination to push the series to its limits, and are more than capable of mounting a strong challenge.
For both Conferences, our Hockey NHL AI has calculated the series win probabilities:
Team | pwin | Odds |
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Carolina Hurricanes | 51.45 % | 1.94 |
Florida Panthers | 48.55 % | 2.06 |
Vegas Golden Knights | 49.18 % | 2.03 |
Dallas Stars | 50.82 % | 1.97 |
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