With the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs behind us, just two teams remain in the Eastern Conference – the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers.
The first two rounds have seen both teams challenged, with the Hurricanes overcoming the New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils, and the Panthers upsetting the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. Now, the Hurricanes lead Stanley Cup odds at +200, with the Panthers trailing at +375.
So who will win the Eastern Conference Final to compete for the Stanley Cup, and which players should you be watching?
Panthers vs. Hurricanes: Series Prediction
I predict the Carolina Hurricanes will win the Eastern Conference final in six games, and according to implied betting odds, the Hurricanes are predicted to win the series with 58.33% confidence.