The first round of the NHL playoffs is behind us, and just four teams remain from the Western Conference -'the Dallas Stars, Seattle Kraken, Edmonton Oilers, and Vegas Golden Knights.'
With the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche now eliminated, Stanley Cup odds have adjusted to the new postseason landscape. The first round proved that anything can happen in playoff hockey, and as the remaining teams battle to advance to the conference final, I won't be surprised if there's another upset or two to keep fans on their toes.
So which Western Conference players should you be watching in the second round? Here are three player predictions and two series predictions.