Welcome to the Stanley Cup Ultimate playoff predictions. Right here is the historical past of our picks.

The primary-round predictions went as follows:

Michael – 6-2

Joey – 6-2

Ryan – 5-3

Jeff – 5-3

Corey 4-4

The second-round predictions went as follows:

Michael – 3-1

Corey – 3-1

Jeff – 3-1

Ryan – 2-2

Joey – 2-2

The Convention Ultimate predictions went as follows:

Michael – 1-1

Corey – 1-1

Jeff – 1-1

Ryan – 1-1

Joey – 1-1

After three rounds, the standings are as follows:

Michael 10-4

Joey – 9-5

Jeff – 9-5

Corey – 8-6

Ryan – 8-6

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Listed below are our Stanley Cup Ultimate predictions. Listed below are our the explanation why we picked every sequence.

Michael

Tampa Bay in seven

I’ve but to choose the Dallas Stars proper within the playoffs, and whereas I’m not going to choose them now, I give them credit score and have the sequence going the restrict with the Lightning simply edging out Dallas, probably in extra time. Tampa Bay has an excessive amount of expertise to beat Dallas, even when Anton Khudobin manages to proceed enjoying out of this world and holding the Stars within the Cup Ultimate. With gamers like Brayden Level and Nikita Kucherov up entrance, one of the best defenseman within the NHL in Victor Hedman on the blueline and one of the best goalie on the earth, Andrei Vasilevskiy, will probably be an excessive amount of for the Stars to beat, regardless of gamers like Khudobin in addition to excellent younger blueliner Miro Heiskanen. The Lightning had one thing taken out of them by the Islanders however will nonetheless be capable to get better and produce the Stanley Cup again to Florida.

Corey

Tampa Bay in 6

My preseason decide for the Stanley Cup Ultimate was Tampa Bay defeating Dallas and I nonetheless assume that holds true despite the fact that Dallas has loads of enchantment. I misplaced religion within the Stars going into the postseason and have picked in opposition to them in every spherical, however they’ve appeared slightly completely different in every sequence and have discovered methods to win due to nice goaltending from Anton Khudobin and well timed scoring. Jamie Benn and Miro Heiskanen have been great for the Stars, however the Lightning have appeared like one of the best crew because the restart. Brayden Level is not fairly 100 p.c, however he is nonetheless been dominant. Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman, who can be my Conn Smythe Trophy favourite, have been spectacular, whereas Andrei Vasilevskiy has been excellent between the pipes. Each groups have depth, which they are going to want because of gamers enjoying banged up, however Tampa Bay’s slight edge at every place will push them excessive on this sequence.

Ryan

Tampa Bay in 7

I am slightly hesitant to go in opposition to the Stars as a result of each time I’ve, I have been confirmed mistaken. That stated, the Lightning are simply such a terrific crew offensively and defensively. Their defensive corps of Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonagh, Mikhail Sergachev, and Kevin Shattenkirk and so they have arguably one of the best goaltender within the league in Andrei Vasilevskiy. Tampa Bay can win low-scoring video games in opposition to Dallas if that is how the sequence performs out. After seeing the Lightning greatest the Islanders, I believe they will deal with the Stars as nicely.

Joey

Dallas in 7

I actually recognize the depth and expertise Tampa Bay has on their roster, however I really feel like Dallas has the power to suffocate the Lightning’s offense. The Stars appear to be banged up, however there’s some well being questions surrounding the Bolts, too. Steven Stamkos hasn’t performed within the playoffs, Brayden Level’s not totally wholesome and Anthony Cirelli, who scored the game-winner in Recreation 6 in opposition to the Islanders, additionally picked up a knock in that sport when he collided with Anders Lee. And pretty much as good because the Stars are defensively, additionally they have performed that may put the puck within the internet with Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin, Dennis Gurianov, Alex Radulov, Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski and firm. Additionally they have among the finest protection corps in your entire NHL led by Miro Heiskanen, who’s my decide to win the Conn Smythe Trophy. Oh, and the way enjoyable has it been watching Anton Khudobin succeed? I believe he has simply sufficient magic left in his pads to go all the best way.

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Jeff

Tampa Bay in 6

The Stars are a crew that appeared useless within the water through the round-robin, with virtually everybody counting them out throughout the opening three rounds of the playoffs. Effectively, slightly little bit of Miro Heiskanen, sprinkled with some Anton Khudobin and Jamie Benn has all of them the best way to the Cup Ultimate. I am very tempted to choose Dallas, they appear to be the more healthy crew with Tampa Bay lacking Steven Stamkos, Brayden Level coping with some type of damage and Anthony Cirelli getting banged up in Recreation 6 vs. the Islanders. Nevertheless, it simply looks like it’s the Lightning’s 12 months. The depth Julien BriseBois picked up on the deadline has actually stored the practice on its tracks, and the Lightning have not skipped a beat regardless of the accidents. Tampa in 6 and I will be hoping Stamkos is ready to get right into a sport or two.