NHL Network Radio presents the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions final results

After a convincing 9-3 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, the Vegas Golden Knights captured their first Stanley Cup. At the same time, the L.A. Kid won his second SiriusXM NHL Network Radio Fearless Playoff Prediction Cup.

In the closest race since the last closest race, Dennis Bernstein takes home the prize by one single point.  Three people (Steve, Ryan and Mick) tied for the second spot. Steve picked up the maximum 6 points available in the Stanley Cup Final but began the series 2 points back of Dennis. DB picked up 5 points in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. He last won this prestigious pool back in 2020.

See you in 10 months’ time!

2023 STANDINGS – FINAL STANDINGS

• Dennis Bernstein          20 Points (8 for 15)
• Steve Kouleas               19 Points (9 for 15)
• Ryan Paton                    19 Points (9 for 15)
• Mick Kern                      19 Points (9 for 15)
• Martin Biron                  18 Points (9 for 15)
• Jonathan Davis             17 Points (9 for 15)
• Russ Cohen                   16 Points (8 for 15)
• Peter Berce                    15 Points (9 for 15)
• Linda Cohn                    15 Points (8 for 15)
• Joe Thistel                      14 Points (8 for 15)
• Tyler Madarasz             13 Points (6 for 15)
• Shane Malloy                13 Points (6 for 15)
• Jim Gordon                    12 Points (8 for 15)
• Bruce Bolton                 12 Points (7 for 15)
• Designated Listener    12 Points (7 for 15)
• Gord Stellick                  12 Points (6 for 15)
• Mike McKenna             12 Points (6 for 15)
• Mike Lippa                     11 Points (7 for 15)
• Scott Laughlin               11 Points (6 for 15)
• Jesse Ralph                    11 Points (5 for 15)
• Bernie Corbett              9 Points (5 for 15)
• Jake Hahn                      7 Points (4 for 15)
• Dave McCarthy             6 Points (4 for 15)
• Lucas Critelli                  6 Points (4 for 15)
• Victoria Matiash           3 Points (1 for 3)

FEARLESS PLAYOFF PREDICTION CHAMPIONS
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

46 points is the maximum number of points one can achieve. Mike Lippa set the record with 36 points in 2016. Steve Kouleas set the record with 14 correct series picks out of 15 in 2022.

• 1 point for correctly choosing the winner of each 1^st round series
• 2 points for correctly choosing the winner of each 2^nd round series
• 2 points for correctly choosing the winner of each 3^rd round series
• 3 points for correctly choosing the 2023 Stanley Cup winner
• 2 points for correctly choosing the 2023 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 2023 Stanley Cup winner before the playoffs begin – NOBODY QUALIFIED THIS TIME AROUND
• 3 points for correctly choosing the 2023 Conn Smythe winner before the playoffs begin – NOBODY QUALIFIED THIS TIME AROUND