The excitement is building as the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs field narrows down to just four teams. The Eastern Conference finals will see the New York Rangers face off against the Florida Panthers. Many experts have weighed in with their predictions for this series:
– Sean Allen, Blake Bolden, and Cassie Campbell-Pascall all believe the Panthers will emerge victorious in six games.
– On the other hand, Ryan Callahan, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan, and Tim Kavanagh are putting their faith in the Rangers to win in seven games.
– Peter Lawrence-Riddell and Vince Masi also predict a Panthers win in seven games.
– The consensus among the experts leans slightly towards the Rangers, with 12 out of 23 picks in favor of New York.
Predictions for Western Conference Finals
In the Western Conference finals, the Dallas Stars will go head-to-head against the Edmonton Oilers. Here are the predictions from the hockey experts:
– Sean Allen, John Buccigross, and Cassie Campbell-Pascall are all picking the Stars to win in six games.
– Ryan Callahan, Ray Ferraro, and Linda Cohn also believe the Stars will come out on top in six games.
– Conversely, Arda Öcal and P.K. Subban have confidence in the Oilers, predicting a win in six and seven games, respectively.
– The majority of experts are leaning towards the Stars, with 13 out of 23 picks in their favor.
Final Thoughts
As the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs progress, hockey fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the outcome of the Eastern and Western Conference finals. With expert predictions split on the winners of each series, it is clear that anything can happen in the quest for the Cup. Will the Rangers or the Panthers prevail in the East? Can the Stars or the Oilers secure a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals? Only time will tell as the teams battle it out on the ice.