Stanley Cup Final, Conn Smythe predictions for Hurricanes-Golden Knights by NHL.com

The Carolina Hurricanes (12-1 in the playoffs) will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final, with Vegas having swept the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche to reach their second Cup Final in four seasons. Of 15 NHL.com staff writers polled, 10 predict Carolina will win the Cup, with eight of those picking goalie Frederik Andersen as Conn Smythe MVP. Among the five picking Vegas, four favor Mitch Marner for MVP and one backs Jack Eichel.