Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Unexpected Twist Nobody Predicted - OpenSIPS Trunking Solutions

We are down to the final four teams left skating for the stanley cup. Read also: 10 Chilling Facts About Ed Gein's Photos You Won't Believe!

Who are the key players to watch, which teams have the goaltending edge, and who wins each series?

Here are our staffs latest predictions for the 2023 champion, the conn smythe, the second player to raise the cup (after the winning teams captain) and how many goalies. Read also: Myaci: The Future You Decide – But Are You Making The Right Choice?

Usa today sports' mike brehm and jace evans provide their predictions for the stanley cup final teams, the nhl champion and the conn smythe winner as playoff mvp. Read also: 5 Things You Didn't Know About This Knoxville Craigslist Find

So now that the real games are finally here, let's take an early look at the 16 teams that could be competing in the stanley cup playoffs this spring.

Here is how we see the stanley cup playoffs playing out, including our pick to win it all.

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Who will lift the stanley cup?

The athletic nhl staff makes its picks.

A total of 21 analysts, writers and editors made their predictions, and seven, including nhl network analysts scott stevens, mike rupp and dave reid, picked washington.