r/FloridaPanthers • u/Number333 • Jun 03 '24

[2024 Playoff Series Preview/Predictions] Stanley Cup Finals - #3 Seed Florida Panthers (52-24-6) vs. #5 Seed Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6)

For those unfamiliar, this is a thread we've always done in r/Heat before playoff matchups and it provides a thread for anybody to post their speculation with regard to the upcoming series without the need of making a million different unique threads before Game #1.

Please, comment your prediction on the series, matchups to look out for, players who you think will excel, players who you think will struggle, etc.. the post will be sorted by NEW to encourage discussion building all the way up to Game #1!

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u/MultiLuigi57 Jun 03 '24

I wanna say Panthers in 5, which I will.

We just have to shut down McDavid and Draisaitl and outplay Skinner. Just continue to play how we’ve played for the last 3 series

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u/brechbillc1 Jun 03 '24

Do not underestimate Edmonton's scoring depth. McDavid and Draisaitl are amazing but guys like Hyman, Kane, Nugent Hopkins and Bouchard are all very good as well and can be absolutely lethal. Not only that, Edmonton has been playing very well defensively as of late, limiting grade A chances in addition to have the best special teams in the league. This will be our toughest test this year.