Welcome to the semifinals of the 2025 NHL Fearless Playoff Predictions with NHL Network Radio

And now only four teams remain standing in the epic battle for the Stanley Cup.

It’s a Western Rematch, as the Dallas Stars look to take down the Edmonton Oilers.

It’s the Carolina Hurricanes versus the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers in the East.

A reminder of how long it’s been since the last time the remaining four NHL playoff teams last hoisted the Stanley Cup:

Florida Panthers                     2024
Carolina Hurricanes               2006
Dallas Stars                            1999
Edmonton Oilers                   1990

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.

ALL-TIME FEARLESS PLAYOFF PREDICTION CHAMPIONS
2024 Champion – Shane Malloy
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 back in 2016.  Steve Kouleas went 15-for-16 for series correctly chosen back 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 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 (no points for choosing the other finalist)
• 3 points for correctly choosing the 2024 Conn Smythe winner before the playoffs begin

Standings After the Second Round

Mick Kern 16 points (8 for 12)
Dave McCarthy 14 points (8 for 12)
Steve Kouleas 13 points (8 for 12)
Martin Biron 13 points (8 for 12)
Scott Laughlin 13 points (7 for 12)
Dennis Bernstein 13 points (7 for 12)
Lucas Critelli 13 points (7 for 12)
Jonathan Davis 12 points (6 for 12)
Bruce Bolton 11 points (7 for 12)
Victoria Matiash 11 points (7 for 12)
Bernie Corbett 11 points (7 for 12)
Russ Cohen 11 points (6 for 12)
Jim Gordon 10 points (7 for 12)
Gord Stellick 10 points (6 for 12)
Shane Malloy 10 points (6 for 12)
Tyler Madarasz 10 points (6 for 12)
Mikey Bonora 10 points (6 for 12)
Joe Thistel 10 points (6 for 12)
Ryan Paton 10 points (5 for 12)
Anthony Stewart 9 points (6 for 12)
Jake Hahn 8 points (6 for 12)
Peter Berce 7 points (6 for 12)

Our 2025 Fearless Third Round Predictions:

Mick Kern – 16 points
Florida in 7 games
Dallas in 7 games

Dave McCarthy – 14 points
Carolina in 7
Edmonton in 6

Steve Kouleas – 13 points
Florida in 6
Edmonton in 6

Martin Biron – 13 points
Carolina in 7
Dallas in 6

Scott Laughlin – 13 points
Florida in 6
Dallas in 7

Dennis Bernstein – 13 points
Carolina in 6
Edmonton in 6

Lucas Critelli – 13 points
Florida in 6
Dallas in 6

Jonathan Davis – 12 points
Florida in 6
Edmonton in 6

Bruce Bolton – 11 points
Carolina in 6
Dallas in 6

Victoria Matiash – 11 points
Florida in 6
Dallas in 7

Bernie Corbett – 11 points
Florida in 6
Dallas in 7

Russ Cohen – 11 points
Florida in 6
Edmonton in 7

Jim Gordon – 10 points
Florida in 7
Dallas in 7

Gord Stellick – 10 points
Florida in 6
Dallas in 6

Shane Malloy – 10 points
Florida in 7
Dallas in 6

Tyler Madarasz – 10 points
Florida in 6
Dallas in 7

Mikey Bonora – 10 points
Carolina in 7
Dallas in 6

Joe Thistel – 10 points
Florida in 7
Edmonton in 6

Ryan Paton – 10 points
Florida in 6
Edmonton in 7

Anthony Stewart – 9 points
Florida in 6
Edmonton in 7

Jake Hahn – 8 points
Florida in 6
Edmonton in 7

Peter Berce – 7 points
Florida in 7
Edmonton in 6