2026 Stanley Cup playoff picks: Conference finals round

ESPN has released its picks and predictions for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals round, with analysts weighing in on which teams they believe will advance to the Stanley Cup Final. The conference finals represent the penultimate round of the NHL postseason, with the top remaining teams from each conference battling for a spot in the championship series. Fans and bettors can use these expert selections to inform their own playoff predictions.