NHL predictions and rankings - May 23, 2024

We are up to the semi-finals. I think we have great match-ups and that it should give us exciting semis.

Predictions for the 2023-24 season

The Panthers are favourite for the Cup, followed by the Stars. According to the model, the probability of the Panther winning the Cup is above 50%.

Let’s look at the second round individual match-ups.

Rangers (21.8.0%) vs Panthers (78.2%), 0-1: The Panthers won the first game, in a close match. The Rangers will have to win the next game or they’ll see their odds of making it to the finals diminish sharply. Shesterkin will have to steal a couple of games for the Rangers to have a chance to reach the Finals.
Stars (57.0%) vs Oilers (43.0%), 0-0: The Oilers have shown weaknesses against the Canucks. The Stars are a more complete team and should win this series.

The Panthers claimed the top spot. Three of remaining four teams are in the top four of the power ranking.