There hasn't been a ton of that for the Oilers; most of their key tallies have come from the same group of four or five guys. The 2021-22 season has been incredibly bizarre for Colton Parayko, who has been a puzzling player since the Blues won the Cup in 2019. They'll need every bit of his experience and ability to slow the Avalanche down. NHL trade grades: Kings make smart additions in Gavrikov, Korpisalo, NHL trade tracker: Latest deals, rumors and grades, Capitals send Eller to Avs for second-round pick, Kings deal Cup-winning G Quick to Blue Jackets, Rangers clear hurdles, get Kane from Blackhawks, Oilers bulk up defense, secure Predators' Ekholm, Leafs win Schenn sweepstakes, trade for veteran, Leafs deal Sandin to Capitals for Gustafsson, pick, Wild add depth, acquire Johansson from Capitals, Chasing history in Boston: The numbers behind the Bruins' wild 2022-23 season, McDavid, then who? The Lightning have great depth down the middle of the ice with Brayden Point, Steven Stamkos and Anthony Cirelli, electric scoring potential in Nikita Kucherov and an excellent defenseman who leads by example in Victor Hedman. Emily Kaplan: Lightning in seven La Greca: Flames in six He's the kind of player to watch with your head on a swivel. DiPietro: Hurricanes in six Special teams will play a pivotal role. Playoff position: M2 Games left: 3 Next game: vs. "Obviously, Vasilevskiy has a track record that speaks for itself. Messier: Rangers in six . How they choose to defend Kucherov's line is going to be a key for the series. 12:50 PM. NHL predictions: Expert picks for both conference final series in Stanley Cup playoffs Our experts reveal their predictions for which two teams will be moving on to the Stanley Cup Final. Chandan: Flames in six Yes, but that doesn't mean he can't flip the switch when it's time. Free agency is looming, and all eyes will be on Kadri as he chases that elusive championship. Knight: Avalanche in seven Player to watch: Mika Zibanejad was back to being a point-per-game center this season, playing the majority of his time with Kreider and assisting on 24 of his goals. Case for a Stanley Cup run: Let's start with the best goalie in the world. That killer instinct has been a hallmark of Boston's play in the past and hasn't always been at the forefront of late. Bold prediction: Brandon Hagel comes alive at last. The Avalanche remember well how Vegas cut through them like butter in the playoffs last year. Another matchup against the Dallas Stars, who are a mess right now and Domi just recently torched, could be another interesting game for him. Make Your Picks. It will all happen on the new NHL TV Networks of ESPN and TNT/Turner Sports. on the season, while still finding time to amass 68 penalty minutes. Excellent goaltending. Biggest flaw(s): The fact that the Kings still managed to make the playoffs without Doughty is a testament to how well they played before his injury. NBA Playoff Picture: Eastern Conference. The game-changing swings can come down to special teams, and that's not where the Wild have thrived. 6 Virginia (21-5, 13-4 ACC) . Artemi Panarin averaged 1.28 points per game. Bold prediction: The Oilers win their first playoff series since 2017 before bowing out to Calgary. Note: Kristen Shilton previewed the Western Conference teams, while Greg Wyshynski previewed the two clubs from the East. The addition of Hampus Lindholm on the back end has really strengthened the B's blue line and gives them more options to mix and match pairings throughout the playoffs as needed. What will be the key to solving Igor Shesterkin? Why? But I have a lot of faith in Shesty," he said. Bob Wischusen: Panthers in seven Tortorella: Hurricanes in six The NHL has passed the mathematical midpoint of the 2022-23 regular season. The NHL playoffs get underway Monday, with all four games on ESPN networks. Why not Dallas? As long as the Oilers' stars are shining that brightly, they'll have a chance to win any series. Jonathan Quick's best saves of 2022-23 season (1:58) . But the players and Gallant all said that their Game 7 win at the Hurricanes was indicative of what a quintessential effort from the Rangers looks like, getting points from 12 different players. Boudreau totaled a 50-40-13 record, missing the playoffs in 2022. Player to watch: Under different circumstances, 22-year-old defenseman Evan Bouchard might have been a Calder Trophy finalist with his 43 points in 81 games. That, combined with St. Louis being one of the NHL's worst teams in 5-on-5 possession totals, puts a lot more pressure on Husso -- a rookie appearing in his first postseason -- at the toughest time of year. These simulcasts typically involve ESPN's linear television channels and internet streaming platforms, and may . Wischusen: Avalanche in six Biggest flaw(s): Fatigue. Boucher: Avalanche in six Keep an eye on those little things Brodin can do to put Minnesota over the top. Biggest flaw(s): Can the Predators keep it together in their own end? In general, Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft has been leaning on the same eight forwards up front and limiting the use of his fourth-liners. The Oilers peppered Calgary's Jacob Markstrom with over 34 shots per game in the second round and their elite talent up front (Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evander Kane, etc.) We're learned that fatigue hasn't yet been an issue for a team that's gone all the way in two straight postseasons -- perhaps because they followed truncated regular seasons? Player to watch: Rookie forward Seth Jarvis has been absolutely outstanding for the Hurricanes. Player to watch: Jonas Brodin. There has also been more effort on the forecheck. Ferraro: Hurricanes in six The Stanley Cup playoffs are back on ESPN and ABC! When things aren't going Boston's way -- when the Bruins struggle to score a goal or give up a bad one -- can they persevere and push back? Case for a Stanley Cup run: What if a team had its best regular season in franchise history and no one noticed? That's a killer combination. To help get you up to speed before the puck drops on Game 1 of the West matchup Tuesday night, we're bringing you a mega-preview, breaking down each team in five different categories and offering our predictions on which clubs will head to the Stanley Cup Final. Colorado's big three has produced 17 goals and 31 points in 10 games. Colorado is notably multifaceted, capable of beating its opponents in different ways. Ferraro: Avalanche in six Some of those came on odd-man rushes, a few on chances on the doorstep. Deadline decisions: What will Avs, Kraken and others do? Boucher: Hurricanes in six Each player had some solid stretches late in the Calgary series, but those four have combined for only five goals thus far in the playoffs. Bold prediction: Boston uses its shutdown capabilities to bounce a high-octane offensive opponent in the first round. So if there's room for improvement anywhere, it's from some of the Oilers' second- and third-line skaters like Warren Foegele, Ryan McLeod, Kailer Yamamoto and Jesse Puljujarvi. "I've kind of referred to us as cockroaches. Did he skid at the end of this season? Yes. The Nashville Predators, at No. 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round predictions NHL.com staff members make their picks for eight series, Cup, Conn Smythe winner NHL.com @NHLdotcom April 30, 2022 The Colorado. That's always been ingrained in the culture of every good team I've been on here. Florida is the only place he wanted to land at the trade deadline. Two good goalies coming together. NHL trade grades: Kings make smart additions in Gavrikov, Korpisalo, NHL trade tracker: Latest deals, rumors and grades, Capitals send Eller to Avs for second-round pick, Kings deal Cup-winning G Quick to Blue Jackets, Rangers clear hurdles, get Kane from Blackhawks, Oilers bulk up defense, secure Predators' Ekholm, Leafs win Schenn sweepstakes, trade for veteran, Leafs deal Sandin to Capitals for Gustafsson, pick, Wild add depth, acquire Johansson from Capitals, Chasing history in Boston: The numbers behind the Bruins' wild 2022-23 season, McDavid, then who? NHL playoff bracket 2022: Full schedule, TV channels, scores for postseason | Sporting News Canada -156 BUF -175 LAK -127 Thu, 7:30p CAR DET CHI 2/26, 11:00a NYI WIN 2/26, 12:30p LAK NYR. Messier: Oilers in six And it's not just the Avs' marquee names -- Nazem Kadri, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar to name a few -- who are having an impact. That could change in a hurry in the postseason, as the Canes flex their impressive depth, stingy penalty kill and offensive power led by Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov. (2:28). Toronto Maple Leafs. Deadline decisions: What will Avs, Kraken and others do? Long playoff runs result in short offseasons to follow. Bold prediction: Shesterkin pitches two shutouts in the opening round as the Rangers advance. Weekes: Blues in seven Bold prediction: The Flames advance to the Western Conference finals, including a Battle of Alberta win over the Oilers. Bold prediction: The Penguins go out in the first round, but goaltending isn't the reason. What he's done this year has been insanely impressive. The winger is having an unbelievable regular season but hasn't scored a playoff goal since 2017-18 and has only eight assists in 12 postseason games the past two years. The Oilers are more balanced (28.1% on the power play, 85.4% on the kill). Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner are one of the NHL's most dynamic offensive duos. Now we're onto the second round, which features four superb matchups: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues and Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers. The College Football Playoff will pit Georgia against Ohio State and Michigan against TCU in a bid to figure out the next national champion. Shilton: Avalanche in seven And Kane already had a pair of hat tricks in the playoffs. Edmonton trended up across the board under Woodcroft, including in the most important area: the standings, where the Oilers finished second in the Pacific. All things being equal, Colorado boasts the deeper team. New York Rangers 2. Biggest flaw(s): Minnesota's special teams are less than awe-inspiring. But teams win with depth in the playoffs, and there's been some falloff here for the Flames. Kavanagh: Hurricanes in six When the trade deadline rolls around, there are always teams caught in the middle of the standings . Because he picked this opportunity. Matiash: Flames in seven Campbell-Pascall: Flames in six Wischusen: Flames in seven The other thing we've seen from Edmonton is a real commitment to the defensive side of the puck from its top players. How they got here: Defeated Los Angeles Kings 4-3, defeated Calgary Flames 4-1. He was fourth on the team in goals scored above average. . Callahan: Hurricanes in six The format is a set bracket that is . The All-Star break is over, and we are almost three-quarters of the way through the 2022-23 season. He had 23 goals and 28 assists and led all Capitals forwards in goals scored above average. They were 27th in goals-against per 60 at 5-on-5 under Tippett; under Woodcroft, they were ninth. 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