The 2022-23 NHL regular season has wrapped up, and all attention has turned to Stanley Cup odds as the playoffs get underway. The eight Eastern Conference teams advancing to the postseason have been matched for the first round, with the format including the top three teams from each division and two Wild Card teams.
So which Eastern Conference players should you be watching in the first round? Here are three player predictions and four series predictions.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Predictions: First Round
The Bruins have been untouchable all season, and even on a flawless lineup, Pastrnak has managed to shine bright. During the regular season, the 26-year-old right winger recorded 61 goals, 52 assists, 113 points, and 407 shots, ranking him second in the league on goals, third on points, and first on shots.
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The third @enterprise hat trick of the season for David Pastrnak (@pastrnak96) gets him to the 60-goal plateau for the first time in his career! pic.twitter.com/6NNhEasnWA
— NHL (@NHL) April 10, 2023