The quest for Lord Stanley's Cup is down to four teams, with the Conference Final round well underway.
The battle is on for what's often said to be the hardest trophy to win in professional sports, but only one can be crowned NHL champion in June.
Our hockey experts will deliver their NHL playoffs predictions and NHL picks for every game, every day from now until the Stanley Cup is presented.
NHL playoff predictions today
| Game | Best pick | Odds |
|---|---|---|
ECF G4:  CAR vs.  MTL |
CAR ML |
-138 |
Odds courtesy of Kalshi.
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Wednesday, May 27
Hurricanes vs Canadiens Game 4 prediction
8 p.m. ET, Sportsnet, TNT
Expert pick: Hurricanes (-138 at Kalshi)
Carolina has generated 67.8% of the expected goals and 67.3% of the shot attempts since the first period of Game 1, and if Montreal begins to sell out to create more chances, the Habs will be all the more susceptible defensively to the Hurricanes’ counterattack.
Montreal netminder Jakub Dobes can only shelter the Carolina storm for so long.
Check out Neil Parker's full Hurricanes vs. Canadiens predictions!
Popular NHL prediction markets
The NHL is a prediction buffet — the key is picking the right market for your edge.
Futures: Not only can you trade on the team you think will win it all in the Stanley Cup odds, but you can also wager on Conn Smythe odds. The latter trophy is awarded to the player judged to be the best performer in the postseason, not just in the Stanley Cup Final
Game lines: The spread, moneyline, and total are the bread-and-butter once the playoffs begin. As the postseason rolls on and teams become more risk-averse, lines will get tighter, and totals will drop, so traders can take advantage of swings throughout the series one way or the other.
Props: NHL player props will still be going strong all the way until a potential Game 7 of the Cup Final. The most popular markets include anytime goalscorer, player points, assists, shots on goal, and goalie saves.
Same-game parlays: SGPs can be fun, but value varies. Compare the parlay payout to legs individually, and prioritize lines you’d play on their own.
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