NHL Network Radio presents the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions Round Three – Eastern & Western Conference Final

Hands up, those who had Carolina, Florida, Vegas, and Dallas being the final four teams still standing in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Yeah, didn’t think so.  And that’s why they play the games.  In an era where the margin for error in the post-season is smaller and smaller, it really has become anybody can win the Cup.  Well, fans of the Islanders and Maple Leafs might respectfully take exception to that truism, but it’s becoming more likely with every passing spring.

The staff and friends of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio now make their Fearless Predictions for the third round…the Eastern Conference Final and the Western Conference Final.

And after only 3 games in each respective series, Florida and Vegas stand ready to advance to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.

Keep in mind this is not a bracket challenge.  We will submit 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.

2023 STANDINGS – AFTER 2 ROUNDS

• Dennis Bernstein          15 Points (7 for 12)
• Joe Thistel                      14 Points (8 for 12)
• Ryan Paton                    13 Points (7 for 12)
• Peter Berce                    12 Points (8 for 12)
• Jonathan Davis             12 Points (7 for 12)
• Mick Kern                      12 Points (7 for 12)
• Martin Biron                  11 Points (7 for 12)
• Steve Kouleas               10 Points (7 for 12)
• Designated Listener    10 Points (6 for 12)
• Shane Malloy                10 Points (5 for 12)
• Jim Gordon                    9 Points (7 for 12)
• Mike Lippa                     9 Points (6 for 12)
• Russ Cohen                    9 Points (6 for 12)
• Scott Laughlin               9 Points (5 for 12)
• Tyler Madarasz             9 Points (5 for 12)
• Gord Stellick                  9 Points (5 for 12)
• Linda Cohn                    8 Points (5 for 12)
• Jesse Ralph                    8 Points (4 for 12)
• Bruce Bolton                 7 Points (5 for 12)
• Mike McKenna             7 Points (5 for 12)
• Jake Hahn                      7 Points (4 for 12)
• Dave McCarthy             6 Points (4 for 12)
• Bernie Corbett              6 Points (4 for 12)
• Lucas Critelli                  6 Points (4 for 12)

FEARLESS PLAYOFF PREDICTION CHAMPIONS

2023 Champion – ???????
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 back in 2016.  REMEMBER: This is NOT a bracket challenge.  We will make subsequent picks every round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

• 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 2021 Stanley Cup winner
• 2 points for correctly choosing the 2021 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 2021 Stanley Cup winner before the playoffs begin
• 3 points for correctly choosing the 2021 Conn Smythe winner before the playoffs begin
  

Our Fearless 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions – THIRD ROUND

Dennis Bernstein
Carolina in 6
Dallas in 6

Joe Thistel
Carolina in 6
Dallas in 6

Ryan Paton
Carolina in 6
Vegas in 7

Peter Berce
Carolina in 6
Dallas in 7

Jonathan Davis
Florida in 7
Dallas in 6

Mick Kern
Carolina in 7
Vegas in 7

Martin Biron
Carolina in 6
Vegas in 6

Steve Kouleas
Carolina in 6
Vegas in 6

Designated Listener: Brad from Trail, B.C.
Florida in 7
Dallas in 7

Shane Malloy
Carolina in 6
Dallas in 6

Jim Gordon
Carolina in 5
Dallas in 7

Mike Lippa
Florida in 6
Dallas in 6

Russ Cohen
Florida in 7
Dallas in 6

Scott Laughlin
Florida in 7
Dallas in 7

Tyler Madarasz
Carolina in 7
Dallas in 6

Gord Stellick
Carolina in 6
Dallas in

Linda Cohn
Florida in 7
Vegas in 7

Jesse Ralph
Carolina in 7
Dallas in 7

Bruce Bolton
Florida in 7
Vegas in 6

Mike McKenna
Carolina in 6
Dallas in 7

Jake Hahn
Carolina in 6
Dallas in 6

Dave McCarthy
Carolina in 7
Dallas in 6

Bernie Corbett
Carolina in 6
Dallas in 7

Lucas Critelli
Carolina in 7
Dallas in 7Victoria Matiash
Carolina in 7
Vegas in 6