View the updated NHL Playoff Predictions here to see playoff matchups and predicted Stanley Cup winner.. With the Seattle Kraken expansion draft and a salary cap that is not going up, a lot of players this summer have changed teams.. Look back at how Nashville started the season, winning just one of its first five games but then exploding to earn the NHL's best record (23-7-2) from mid-October to early January. . That bodes well for Edmonton in this series, since Colorado happens to be a high-volume shot team (39.8 per game); if that continues, Smith will be back under a spotlight early and often in the next round. We've seen in other series around the league how important timely scoring is from often unheralded or unexpected players. The other thing we've seen from Edmonton is a real commitment to the defensive side of the puck from its top players. Let's key on Mikko Rantanen. While Dallas has every reason to feel good about its top point-getters, in a tight playoff series the secondary scoring often puts teams over the top. 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? Buccigross: Avalanche in seven They're finding ways to win, finding ways to survive and I think they do it again here. Biggest flaw(s): Can the Predators keep it together in their own end? They're tremendous on the power play, as Carolina witnessed. The Panthers' depth of electric scoring ability has the potential to carry this team a long way into spring. The Avalanche are excelling in the ways they should, getting timely goals and playing to their strengths. There's an argument to be made that Kucherov is the best power-play performer in the NHL, and he has lived up to that with seven points with the man advantage. Only four teams had a lower expected goals per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 than the Rangers this season: the Sabres, Kraken, Coyotes and Blackhawks. We've already discussed Kuemper. He had just two points in the Pens' six-game series loss to the Islanders last playoffs. The edge, though, probably belongs to Edmonton. Not too shabby. 26, 2022, at 10:51 PM. Obviously, the Lightning would like to see Point back on the ice. Rantanen's 36 goals led Colorado in the regular season, so seeing him hesitate to shoot the puck and fail to drive play like a $9.25 million-per-year player should in the postseason is odd. Edmonton trended up across the board under Woodcroft, including in the most important area: the standings, where the Oilers finished second in the Pacific. Kaplan: Hurricanes in seven That's been the disconnect before, and those demons won't be overcome until Toronto has success when it matters most. He's a dynamic offensive talent who has 11 points in his past 15 playoff games. Tampa Bay is better 5-on-5. But the Rangers star has only had two signature games in the playoffs: a three-point night in Game 2 against the Penguins and an overtime power-play goal in Game 7 of that series. Bold prediction: The Flames advance to the Western Conference finals, including a Battle of Alberta win over the Oilers. Bold prediction: The Oilers win their first playoff series since 2017 before bowing out to Calgary. Tortorella: Flames in six 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. LA | DAL. Hosts Linda Cohn and Emily Kaplan bring their hockey expertise and passion for the sport, discussing the latest news around the league as well as interviewing the biggest names both on and off the ice. Sixteen teams entered the postseason tournament, but only four are left in the bracket, as the New York Rangers will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the East, and the Colorado Avalanche will square off against the Edmonton Oilers in the West. Jump to a team: Leah Hextall: Panthers in seven The Ducks and Penguins have moved back into the playoff race and will face off Monday. Bold prediction: Coach Dean Evason bucks tradition by not naming a playoff starter in net, opting to alternate between Fleury and Talbot instead. 12:50 PM. Two good goalies coming together. John Buccigross examines the historical run the Tampa Bay Lightning have had over the past two seasons. Philadelphia Flyers (MP) Atlantic Division 1. This postseason, he's 8-3 with a .932 save percentage and has 6.76 goals saved above average to lead all goalies still playing in the postseason. Every first-round Game One of the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be available on ESPN or ESPN2. But it's also true that the Lightning haven't faced a goalie like Shesterkin, who is playing out of his gourd right now. 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? With the SLING Orange Sports Extra package, get $10 off your first month now with access to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, TNT and NBATV. Kavanagh: Blues in seven NHL Playoff Predictions 2022 Matchups EASTERN CONFERENCE Playoff Round 1 #1 seed Florida Panthers vs #8 seed Washington Capitals Florida wins (4-1) #2 seed Carolina Hurricanes vs #7 seed Boston Bruins Carolina wins (4-2) Metropolitan Division Match-up #2 New York Rangers vs #3 Pittsburgh Penguins New York wins (4-2) Atlantic Division Match-up He had 23 goals and 28 assists and led all Capitals forwards in goals scored above average. La Greca: Hurricanes in six Other than Nathan MacKinnon going off in Game 5 against St. Louis, and Cale Makar just being generally excellent at every turn, it's not as if Colorado has required its superstars to carry the day. Some of those came on odd-man rushes, a few on chances on the doorstep. Tampa's lineup remains as intimidating as any in the league. Player to watch: Miro Heiskanen. The Rangers goalie has been their best player through the first two rounds -- heck, he has even chipped in three assists on top of his stellar goaltending. NHL Events 2022-23; ESPN, Turner Schedules; 2022-23 Must-See Games; . That can't happen again. The past three postseasons haven't been the greatest for Sid, with six points in 14 games. The Hurricanes had their best success on high-danger chances, scoring eight high-danger goals against the Rangers goaltender, the second-most allowed in the second round. Chandan: Blues in six These simulcasts typically involve ESPN's linear television channels and internet streaming platforms, and may . He backstopped the Kings to the Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014, posting an incredible .946 save percentage to win that initial championship. What he's done this year has been insanely impressive. New York Islanders (MP) 7. Florida is the only place he wanted to land at the trade deadline. Could the Florida Panthers, who raced to the top seed in the Eastern Conference, win their first Cup? Look for that to change in the Lightning's second season. The College Football Playoff will pit Georgia against Ohio State and Michigan against TCU in a bid to figure out the next national champion. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has been, and continues to be, Tampa's MVP. The NHL has passed the mathematical midpoint of the 2022-23 regular season. Ferraro: Avalanche in six Their head-to-head matchup will be a primary talking point in the lead-up to Game 1. Stanley Cup Playoffs second-round predictions NHL.com staff members make their picks for four series He had four points in seven games before that. The Oilers will have to settle for Bouchard logging 19:46 in average ice time and being part of a successful pairing with Duncan Keith, which is not something Edmonton fans would have predicted before the season. That's not great news for a Rangers team whose power-play prowess (fourth in the NHL) far outpaced its even-strength offense (18th). The 24-year-old forward had 103 points and was a plus-58 (!) These are the playoffs. Brehm: Hurricanes 4, Bruins 2. CAR (Tuesday) Playoff chances: 100% Tragic number: N/A. While it's desirable to have the top-end talent Colorado does, it's often the unheralded players who pick up the playoff slack. On paper, they're winning this series. That killer instinct has been a hallmark of Boston's play in the past and hasn't always been at the forefront of late. There's a massive monkey on Marner's back, and seeing how he responds to that in the postseason this year is going to go a long way in determining just how good the Leafs can be. The NHL offseason formally begins with the 2022 NHL Draft in Montreal, starting with Thursday's first round (6 p.m. CT, ESPN).. Daily Fantasy Picks; Projected Lineups; Player Rankings; . But the kids were all right too: Forwards Arthur Kaliyev, Rasmus Kupari and Quinton Byfield, as well as defensemen Mikey Anderson and Sean Durzi, also contributed. When Boston is at its best, it is a hard-hitting, back-breaking group to go up against. The Blues averaged just 26 shots per game at Kuemper, while Colorado was in control averaging 37 shots the other way. They'll need continued offense from Fox, who had 18 points in 14 games. Ditto Brad Marchand. by Fantasy Hockey Staff @NHLFantasy. The All-Star Game and the Stadium Series will be on ABC, and ESPN will have the All-Star Skills Competition. While offense can sometimes dry up the deeper we get into postseason play, that doesn't necessarily mean it will be the case here. AJ Mleczko: Lightning in seven What makes Nashville dangerous (other than Roman Josi, Matt Duchene, Filip Forsberg and Juuse Saros, of course) is the chip on its shoulder, the hunger to prove the team's critics wrong. Callahan: Hurricanes in six But breaks are only breaks if one capitalizes on them, and the Rangers have shown an impressive resiliency. In today's Morning 3-on-3, we debate whether both are playoff locks -- and a threat if they make it. How to watch Center Anthony Cirelli has two points in 11 games but has provided what the Lightning need in the middle after Brayden Point's injury. NHL playoff fantasy competition is its own brand of compact, focused fun. Mike Smith has been great for Edmonton in the playoffs, without question, but we haven't seen the best of Kuemper yet. Defenseman Jacob Trouba's booming hits took out Penguins star Sidney Crosby for two critical games, and then Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis in Game 7. The Avalanche are top three in league scoring, top six in goals against, have a top-five power play and boast enviable depth at forward and on the back end to complement Darcy Kuemper, who has had a resurgent second half in net. Well, unless it's because of their opponents' goaltending. You can say the Rangers haven't faced a goalie like Vasilevskiy, and that's true. Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn have underperformed much of the season, and the Stars don't get much scoring help from their defensemen (John Klingberg leads Dallas blueliners with six goals). The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs on ESPN presented by GEICO continue into the second round with exclusive doubleheaders this Wednesday, Friday, Sunday and Tuesday on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. While there is a lot of "new" happening in the NHL this season, as far as league predictions go for the upcoming 2021-22 season, there is a lot that will feel familiar. 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Kaplan: Flames in six Back for 2022 is the usual playoff format with the top team in the conference facing the second wild card, the other division winner playing the first wild card and N. 2 going up against No. Case for a Stanley Cup run: Colorado is a beast. Callahan: Avalanche in seven Unlike the other two teams on this list, the Portland Trail Blazers are currently on the outside looking in. Hextall: Avalanche in five Yes, but that doesn't mean he can't flip the switch when it's time. Sean McDonough: Panthers in seven What we've learned about this team so far in the postseason. USA TODAY Sports' NHL staffers make their predictions for the second round: Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues Jimmy Hascup: Avalanche in six. Peter Lawrence-Riddell: Lightning in six Note: Kristen Shilton previewed the Western Conference teams, while Greg Wyshynski previewed the two clubs from the East. Sure, Penguins center Nick Bonino scored the winning goal against the Sharks in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals. Stream the NHL on ESPN, Allen: Avalanche in five Campbell-Pascall: Hurricanes in five Hilary Knight: Lightning in seven A game-changing talent who also is playing for his next contract (from Nashville or someone else). ET Venue: Moda Center -- Portland, Oregon Coverage: ESPN, ROOT Sports NW, and BSNO The 2022-23 NBA season continues on Wednesday with nine more games, including a battle between the New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers. The Lightning have a couple of players they'd like to see produce a little more, but their lack of production is injury-related in both cases. Or was it symptomatic of the Blues' inconsistent attack? If his Game 5 hat trick against the Blues was any indication, "Playoff Nate" is ready to dance toe-to-toe with McDavid & Co. MacKinnon already has eight goals and 13 points in 10 games. Keep an eye on those little things Brodin can do to put Minnesota over the top. It's hard to imagine the Kings doing anything of consequence in the postseason without Doughty, an accomplished playoff performer who had 31 points in 39 games this season, averaging 25:44 per night. Make Your Picks. ESPN revealed its top five most likely playoff . And of course, there's Boston's core. NHL Events 2022-23; ESPN, Turner Schedules; . General manager Doug Armstrong took a major risk in allowing. Washington Capitals (MP) 8. There is a winning pedigree in Boston that starts with its leadership, and spreads to David Pastrnak, Taylor Hall, Charlie McAvoy, and on down the list. Here's a player who requested a trade out of St. Louis and instead has thrived there this season. It will all happen on the new NHL TV Networks of ESPN and TNT/Turner Sports. Forward Jason Zucker, who could help, can't stay in the lineup due to injuries. The Rangers had their share of breaks. Wischusen: Flames in seven The NHL has passed the mathematical midpoint of the 2022-23 regular season. Anze Kopitar led the team in scoring. Biggest flaw(s): Being a top-heavy offensive team is a good problem to have when the top of one's lineup is filled with players who have more than 35 goals. by NHL Public Relations @PR_NHL April 29, 2022 NEW YORK - The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and national television coverage for the 2022 Stanley Cup. We know Josi is a Norris Trophy-caliber defender, but the rest of Nashville's blue line doesn't exhibit nearly the same consistency. No one will let the Leafs forget what happened against Boston (twice) or Montreal. Their lineup features solid two-way forwards in Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman. Washington lives and dies on the performance of its franchise star, especially on the power play. Again, the Oilers stayed calm, and refocused. Kreider had two goals, after scoring 52 during the regular season. What sort of postseason magic can Kadri create to cap this career season? We've got all the angles covered to get you ready for the playoffs as ESPN hockey reporters Greg Wyshynski and Kristen Shilton take a look at each of the 16 postseason teams, offering the reasons each team could win it all, along with their (potentially) biggest flaws, players to watch and a bold prediction for every contender. Kane is a future Hall of Famer and arguably the best men's American hockey player of all time. Luckily for the Blues, that deja vu high they're currently riding is a good one. That must be what the Hurricanes felt like in 2021-22, as they set a new standard for points in a season, won the Metropolitan Division for the first time and led the league in goals-against average. Player to watch: Marner. Here are the current standings in the East, with the bottom four seeds lining up for the Play-In Tournament. The Lightning have done it the past two seasons, under less-than-ideal pandemic-related circumstances to boot. Center Ross Colton, who scored the only goal in their Cup-clinching game last summer against the Canadiens, has played the majority of his minutes with Brandon Hagel, whom the Lightning acquired from Chicago at the trade deadline. La Greca: Avalanche in five While Florida's offensive talent is its best asset, if the overall team defense can't hold up (especially if Aaron Ekblad isn't able to return to form due to his knee injury), it could make for a shorter run than the Panthers are aiming for. Bold prediction: The Hurricanes get past the Bruins in the first round, but it's a grinding seven-game series. reactions, leaving Crosby's incredible season a bit underappreciated. Messier: Avalanche in seven He was fourth on the team in goals scored above average. A healthy Brayden Point obviously bolsters their advantage. McDonough: Hurricanes in seven Cohn: Avalanche in seven That formula doesn't generally work in the postseason. The first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs was a doozy, including five series going to Game 7 -- and two of those Game 7's going to overtime. Their power play is going to do some damage. That core has been augmented by strong seasons from a supporting cast of forwards Evan Rodrigues and Danton Heinen, and especially defenseman Mike Matheson, who had a career-redefining campaign. Victoria Matiash: Panthers in seven But it'll also take continued contributions from players like Andrew Copp (12 points), Ryan Strome (9) and Frank Vatrano (8); and further damage done by the Rangers' "Kid Line" of Alexis Lafreniere, Filip Chytil and Kaapo Kakko. Player to watch: McAvoy. Kucherov has 15 points in 11 games, including seven on the power play. But being that he's Sidney Crosby and he knows this could be the last ride for members of this group, he's absolutely the player to watch for Pittsburgh. Saros missed the last two games of the season with a lower-body injury, and his status is uncertain heading into the postseason. Never let them have the puck. Bold prediction: The Penguins go out in the first round, but goaltending isn't the reason. New York Rangers 2. If Cale Makar is the flashy rising star leading Colorado's blue line, Duncan Keith is the veteran grandmaster stabilizing Edmonton's back end. Keith did that for the Oilers against Calgary, steering them out of a potential loss in Game 2 and picking up some of the responsibilities for the not-100% healthy Darnell Nurse. Wyshynski: Flames in seven. Shilton: Hurricanes in six Florida has three 30-plus goal scorers, six players with 50-plus points and a Hart Trophy contender in Jonathan Huberdeau, who can go toe-to-toe with any offensive threat in the league. Wischusen: Avalanche in six Subscribe to ESPN+ The Igor Shesterkin that we saw during Round 1 is not the Igor Shesterkin that the Lightning are going to see. The Capitals have a veteran group that can play physical hockey and defend well at 5-on-5. Buccigross: Flames in six Boucher: Avalanche in six as well as out-of-market games. The Stars' first line might be its superpower, but this lineup can offer a lot more than that. Complete playoff coverage NHL playoff predictions 2022: 1st-round winners, most overrated, dark horse, Stanley Cup champion and more. Edmonton's top line is stacked, it's slippery and it's been operating at an incredibly high level. PIT | BOS Wyshynski: Blues in seven, Allen: Flames in six The Avalanche remember well how Vegas cut through them like butter in the playoffs last year. Biggest flaw(s): Well, let's go with "potentially biggest." The 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs begin Monday night on the networks of ESPN, . 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