Does Florida make it back to the Cup final for the 3rd time in 3 years?

[SeanMoneyHands]

Now that Tampa is out. I don't see who else in the east can match up with them over 7 games.

 

[HansonBro]

They might

 

[wetcoast]

Now that Tampa is out. I don't see who else in the east can match up with them over 7 games.

I think the Canes could and who knows maybe the Leafs surprise this year.

The road to the SC sure is a lot easier in the East that's for sure.

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

I don’t see anyone else in the East standing a chance

 

[SheldonJPlankton]

The easiest pathway in the east to the Stanley Cup Finals for years has gone through the Leafs. This year will be no different.

 

[Ratsreign]

Now that Tampa is out. I don't see who else in the east can match up with them over 7 games.

The Leafs and FL are usually very very close games. And the team in your avatar gave them a lot of problems in their matchups this season.

 

[Nineteen67]

They have a fairly easy path as far as playoffs go and they could win the East and only play 15 or 16 games.

 

[Planetov]

 

[avocadosmoothie]

probably. East is an even bigger joke this year than it was last year lol

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

I'm extremely surprised at the disrespect to the Caps (this isn't directed at OP but just in general), Florida struggled against them all year, and yeah regular season record is meaningless but I don't see why they aren't the favorite tbh.

 

[McFlash97]

It'll be a repeat of last year, but Oilers will come through as the hunger to win would be greater.

Canada melts, cities fall, wars commence. When McDavid lifts the cup

 

[Mase]

Dude gotta win a game in Toronto first.

 

[BTP]

Now that Montreal is out, they may have a chance

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Sure, plan the parade!

People should know better by now than to crown champions so early in the playoffs. What if they have multiple key players get injured? What if they get a bad bounce or a bad call in a critical situation?

 

[Oleksiak]

Well they got a 2nd round bye so pretty decent chance.

 

[Nineteen67]

I'm extremely surprised at the disrespect to the Caps (this isn't directed at OP but just in general), Florida struggled against them all year, and yeah regular season record is meaningless but I don't see why they aren't the favorite tbh.

Caps Canes might be the mail it in series where they both want the other team to win.

 

[Gizmoskevich]

Well we’re past the first hurdle winning a series that most “experts” had Florida losing. No disrespect to Tampa of course.

They’re the champs until someone beats them in a best of 7.

 

[Dread Clawz]

It'll be a repeat of last year, but Oilers will come through as the hunger to win would be greater.

Canada melts, cities fall, wars commence. When McDavid lifts the cup

I gotta say, if they get through Vegas I think they win the Cup this year. IF they get decent goaltending.

 

[wickedwitch]

No team has made the Cup final 3 years in a row since the 1980s (with the exception of Tampa who did it in 2 Covid shortened seasons). The extra games wears players down.

But also... I don't know who beats them. I think all three teams remaining are capable of it, but they're the clear favorite.

 

[RevengeOfTheDrai]

McDrai revenge tour this season so yes

 

[Gil Gunderson]

I’d bet the field.

 

[olli]

Chances are they won’t but they have the highest chances for sure

 

[John Mandalorian]

The easiest pathway in the east to the Stanley Cup Finals for years has gone through the Leafs. This year will be no different.

Are you suggesting Mitch "Little Boy Pants" Marner won't show them a thing or two?

 

[featherhawk]

Looks promising

 

[HockeyVirus]

Their chance was if the Sens beat the Leafs. Leafs are a better team than the Panthers and will beat them.