Predictions for the 2023-24 season

The probability of the Oilers making a comeback are very small. That would really be something, but that is just too unlikely to hope for it.

• Panthers (97.3%) vs Oilers (2.7%), 3-0: The Panthers are just the better team. They have all the tools. The Oilers have shown that they are very good, but not at the level of the Panthers.

Power ranking

The Panthers really dominate. Their strong play during the playoffs put them apart from all the other teams.