Oilers and 7
The Oilers will be carried by Connor McDavid, who only needs a Cup to ensure he becomes a legend.
Oilers and 7
“This is the year McDavid will lift the big trophy. You will have read it here,” I wrote in October, during our early season predictions. Some eight months later, my prediction remains the same.
Oilers and 7
It’s a 7 prediction, which means it could go either way, but hey, who’s going to stop these surprising Oilers? Nobody, it seems.
Panthers and 6
Aleksander Barkov will confirm his status as the most complete player in the NHL by “neutralizing” Connor McDavid, that is, by limiting him to one point per game.
Panthers and 6
No one will take away from the Oilers their exploits of the first three rounds, but never before have they encountered an opponent as intense, tough and complete as the Panthers.
Oilers and 6
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl had career success against the Panthers. Plus, they just beat what I thought was the best team, the Stars.