2024 Fearless Playoff Predictions – Stanley Cup Final
After six months of hockey, followed by six weeks of intense playoff action, we’ve whittled down the 32 NHL teams to…
The Florida Panthers versus the Edmonton Oilers.
Having entered the NHL in 1993, the Panthers have twice been to the Stanley Cup Final (1996 and 2023) and have lost both times.
The (Alberta) Oilers were one of the original franchises in the short-lived but much-loved World Hockey Association. They took flight once joining the NHL in time for the 1979-80 season. Edmonton has been to the Stanley Cup Final seven times, taking home the top prize five times (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988 and 1990). They haven’t been to the Final since 2006, losing in seven to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Russ Cohen and Shane Malloy lead the way with 12 of 14 playoff series correctly chosen, but this is also about the other points that can be earned. Russ enters the final playoff series for 2024 with a slim 1-point lead over Shane and Anthony Stewart.
Remember, this is all for fun. You would be advised not to take any of these picks to the bank or wherever you lay down your hard-earned money.
Keep in mind this is not a bracket challenge. We have been submitting our predictions round-by-round. Tune in to “Under Review” on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio Channel 91, every weekday at 11 am Eastern/8 am Pacific, for the latest Fearless Playoff Predictions updates.
ALL-TIME FEARLESS PLAYOFF PREDICTION CHAMPIONS
2024 Champion – ?????
2023 Champion – Dennis Bernstein (2)
2022 Champion – Steve Kouleas
2021 Champion – Bruce Bolton (2)
2020 Champion – Dennis Bernstein
2019 Champion – Jim Gordon
2018 Champion – Joe Thistel (3)
2017 Champion – Peter Berce (2)
2016 Champion – Mike Lippa
2015 Champions – Peter Berce & Nick Alberga
2014 Champion – Joe Thistel (2)
2013 Champion – Bruce Bolton
2012 Champion – Mick Kern (4)
2011 Champion – Joe Thistel
2010 Champions – Scott Laughlin (2) & Shawn Lavigne
2009 Champions – Scott Laughlin & Mick Kern (3)
2008 Champion – Mick Kern (2)
2007 Champions – Mike Ross & Mick Kern
REMEMBER: This is NOT a bracket challenge. We have made subsequent picks for every round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are no tiebreakers. There can be a tie for top spot. Deal with it.
46 points is the maximum number of points one can achieve. Mike Lippa set the record with 36 points back in 2016. Steve Kouleas went 15-for-16 in series correctly chosen in 2022. Again, there is no tie breaker if leaders are tied in points.
- 1 point for correctly choosing the winner of each 1st round series
- 2 points for correctly choosing the winner of each 2nd round series
- 2 points for correctly choosing the winner of each 3rd round series
- 3 points for correctly choosing the 2024 Stanley Cup winner
- 2 points for correctly choosing the 2024 Conn Smythe winner
- 1 point for correctly choosing how long a series goes, but only if one also correctly picks that series’ winning team
- 3 points for correctly choosing the 2024 Stanley Cup winner before the playoffs begin
- 3 points for correctly choosing the 2024 Conn Smythe winner before the playoffs begin
2024 STANLEY CUP FINAL PICKS
Russ Cohen (12 for 14 = 21 Points)
Panthers in 5
Conn Smythe Trophy: Matthew Tkachuk
Shane Malloy (12 for 14 = 20 Points)
Panthers in 6
Connor McDavid
Anthony Stewart (11 for 14 = 20 Points)
Oilers in 7
Connor McDavid
Victoria Matiash (11 for 14 = 19 Points)
Panthers in 6
Aleksander Barkov
Steve Kouleas (11 for 14 = 19 Points)
Oilers in 6
Connor McDavid
Ryan Paton (9 for 14 = 19 Points)
Panthers in 6
Aleksander Barkov
Lucas Critelli (11 for 14 = 18 Points)
Panthers in 6
Aleksander Barkov
Peter Berce (10 for 14 = 18 Points)
Panthers in 6
Sergei Bobrovsky
Jonathan Davis (10 for 14 = 17 Points)
Panthers in 5
Aleksander Barkov
Bernie Corbett (9 for 14 = 17 Points)
Panthers in 7
Sam Bennett
Martin Biron (10 for 14 = 15 Points)
Panthers in 7
Aleksander Barkov
Mick Kern (10 for 14 = 15 Points)
Panthers in 6
Sergei Bobrovsky
Jake Hahn (9 for 14 = 15 Points)
Panthers in 5
Aleksander Barkov
Jim Gordon (9 for 14 = 15 Points)
Oilers in 6
Connor McDavid
Joe Thistel (9 for 14 = 14 Points)
Panthers in 5
Sergei Bobrovsky
Linda Cohn (8 for 14 = 14 Points)
Panthers in 7
Matthew Tkachuk
Gord Stellick (8 for 14 = 14 Points)
Oilers in 6
Bruce Bolton (8 for 14 = 14 Points)
Panthers in 5
Aleksander Barkov
Mikey Bonora (7 for 14 = 13 Points)
Panthers in 6
Sergei Bobrovsky
Scott Laughlin (9 for 14 = 12 Points)
Panthers in 6
Matthew Tkachuk
Dennis Bernstein (8 for 14 = 12 Points)
Oilers in 6
Connor McDavid
Tyler Madarasz (7 for 14 = 10 Points)
Panthers in 5
Sergei Bobrovsky
Dave McCarthy (6 for 14 = 9 Points)
Panthers in 6
Carter Verhaeghe
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