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NHL season preview: Playoff picks, Stanley Cup predictions and awards

https://nypost.com/2025/10/07/sports/nhl-season-preview-playoff-picks-stanley-cup-predictions-and-awards/
NextImg:NHL season preview: Playoff picks, Stanley Cup predictions and awards

The Post’s trio of hockey writers share their predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season.

Carolina
Devils
Washington

Tampa Bay
Toronto
Ottawa

Florida
Rangers

Colorado
Dallas
Utah

Vegas
Edmonton
Los Angeles

Adrian Kempe and Gabe Smith fighting for the puck in front of the goal.
Adrian Kempe #9 of the Los Angeles Kings and Gabe Smith #93 of the Utah Mammoth fight for the puck. NHLI via Getty Images

Winnipeg
Anaheim

Eastern Conference finals: Tampa Bay over Carolina

Western Conference finals: Vegas over Colorado

Stanley Cup final: Vegas over Tampa Bay

Hart Trophy (MVP): Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay

Norris Trophy (Defense): Quinn Hughes, Vancouver

Vezina Trophy (Goaltender): Igor Shesterkin, Rangers

Calder Trophy (Rookie): Ivan Demidov, Montreal

Adams Award (Coach): Craig Berube, Toronto

First coach to be fired: Andrew Brunette, Nashville

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) controls the puck against the Florida Panthers.
Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) controls the puck against the Florida Panthers. Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Carolina
Devils
Rangers

Tampa Bay
Florida
Toronto

Montreal
Boston

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) blocks a puck during the first period against the New York Islanders.
Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) blocks a puck during the first period against the New York Islanders. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

Dallas
Minnesota
Colorado

Vegas
Edmonton
Los Angeles

Utah
Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) handles the puck against the Edmonton Oilers.
Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) handles the puck against the Edmonton Oilers. Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Eastern Conference finals: Carolina over Florida

Western Conference finals: Dallas over Vegas

Stanley Cup final: Dallas over Carolina

Hart Trophy (MVP): Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton

Norris Trophy (Defense): Quinn Hughes, Vancouver

Vezina Trophy (Goaltender): Jake Oettinger, Dallas

Calder Trophy (Rookie): Ivan Demidov, Montreal

Adams Award (Coach): Martin St. Louis, Montreal

First coach to be fired: Andrew Brunette, Nashville

Edmonton Oilers player Leon Draisaitl (29) with the puck looking to pass while Seattle Kraken player Jordan Eberle (7) skates behind him.
Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (29) looks to make a pass in front of Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle (7). Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Carolina
Devils
Washington

Tampa Bay
Montreal
Florida

Ottawa
Columbus

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar skates with the puck.
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) skates with the puck against the Dallas Stars. AP

Dallas
Winnipeg
Minnesota

Los Angeles
Vegas
Edmonton

Colorado
Utah

Eastern Conference finals: Carolina over Montreal

Western Conference finals: Vegas over Los Angeles

Stanley Cup final: Vegas over Carolina

Mitch Marner #93 of the Vegas Golden Knights skating with the puck while Timothy Liljegren #37 of the San Jose Sharks skates behind him.
Mitch Marner #93 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates up ice against Timothy Liljegren #37 of the San Jose Sharks. NHLI via Getty Images

Hart Trophy (MVP): Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota

Norris Trophy (Defense): Quinn Hughes, Vancouver

Vezina Trophy (Goaltender): Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg

Calder Trophy (Rookie): Ivan Demidov, Montreal

Adams Award (Coach): André Tourigny, Utah

First coach to be fired: Andrew Brunette, Nashville

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