Predictions for the 2023-24 season

I’m a bit surprised, but glad, to see the Oilers in the Finals. They did not beat the Stars by dominating them. They won game six against the Stars by shooting ten times on goal, while giving the Stars 34 shots. Meanwhile, the Panthers showed how strong they are by handling the Rangers, who won the President’s trophy.

• Panthers (63.7%) vs Oilers (36.3%), 0-0: I got to agree with the model that the Panthers are heavy favourites. However, the Oilers have the two biggest stars and they could make the difference. If the Panthers cannot stop McDavid and Draisaitl, the Oilers have a shot.

Power ranking

The Panthers top the power ranking and I expect them to stay there. The Oilers are third.