It is that wonderful time of year again. The 2023-24 NHL season kicked off on Tuesday, with a slate of three games. It featured the single-most watched opener in opening night game history. The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins drew 1.431 million viewers.
That’s just the start. With the New Jersey Devils projected for another strong year, and everyone’s favorite sport officially being here, it is time for some last-second predictions.
Note, all predictions were made before Game 1 on Tuesday.
Matt M. (Writer)
Metropolitan
- New Jersey
- Carolina
- New York (R)
Atlantic
- Tornto
- Florida
- Tampa Bay
Wild Card
- Buffalo
- Pittsburgh
West
Central
- Dallas
- Colorado
- Winnipeg
Pacific
- Calgary
- Vegas
- Edmonton
Wild Card
- Minnesota
- St. Louis
Other
Stanley Cup: New Jersey over Colorado
Best Lottery Odds: Chicago
Matt C. (Head of Social Media)
East
Metropolitan
- New Jersey
- Carolina
- New York (R)
Atlantic
- Toronto
- Florida
- Tampa Bay
Wild Card
- Buffalo
- Boston
West
Central
- Colorado
- Dallas
- Minnesota
Pacific
- Edmonton
- Vegas
- Los Angeles
Wild Card
- Seattle
- Winnipeg
Other
Stanley Cup: New Jersey over Edmonton
Best Lottery Odds: Sharks
James V. (Chief Editor)
East
Metropolitan
- Carolina
- New Jersey
- New York (R)
Atlantic
- Toronto
- Florida
- Tampa Bay
Wild Card
- Boston
- Pittsburgh
West
Central
- Colorado
- Winnipeg
- Dallas
Pacific
- Edmonton
- Vegas
- Calgary
Wild Card
- Minnesota
- St. Louis
Other
Stanley Cup: Hurricanes over Edmonton
Best Lottery Odds: San Jose
Anthony B. (Writer)
East
Metropolitan
- New Jersey
- carolina
- Pittsburgh
Atlantic
- Toronto
- Tampa Bay
- Buffalo
Wild Card
- New York (R)
- Boston
West
Central
- Dallas
- Colorado
- Minnesota
Pacific
- Edmonton
- Vegas
- Los Angeles
Wild Card
- Winnipeg
- Vancouver
Other
Stanley Cup: Dallas over Carolina
Best Lottery Odds: Detroit
Jacob G. (Writer)
East
Metropolitan
- Carolina
- New Jersey
- Pittsburgh
Atlantic
- Toronto
- Boston
- Florida
Wild Card
- New York (R)
- Ottawa
West
Central
- Dallas
- Colorado
- Winnipeg
Pacific
- Edmonton
- Vegas
- Los Angeles
Wild Card
- Calgary
- Minnesota
Other
Stanley Cup: Toronto over Colorado
Best Lottery Odds: Chicago
Jordan K. (Writer)
East
Metropolitan
- Carolina
- New Jersey
- New York (R)
Atlantic
- Toronto
- Florida
- Ottawa
Wild Card
- Boston
- Pittsburgh
West
Central
- Colorado
- Dallas
- Winnipeg
Pacific
- Edmonton
- Vegas
- Los Angeles
Wild Card
- Minnesota
- Seattle
Other
Stanley Cup: Carolina over Edmonton
Best Lottery Odds: Flyers
Garrett Z.
East
Metropolitan
- New Jersey
- Carolna
- Pittsburgh
Atlantic
- Toronto
- Boston
- Ottawa
Wild Card
- New York (R)
- Tampa Bay
West
Central
- Colorado
- Dallas
- Minnesota
Pacific
- Vegas
- Edmonton
- Los Angeles
Wild Card
- Seattle
- Calgary
Other
Stanley Cup: Colorado over Carolina
Best Lottery Odds: Anaheim
Tommy B. (Writer)
East
Metropolitan
- Hurricanes
- New Jersey
- New York (R)
Atlantic
- Toronto
- Boston
- Florida
Wild Card
- Pittsburgh
- Tampa Bay
West
Central
- Colorado
- Dallas
- Minnesota
Pacific
- Edmonton
- Vegas
- Seattle
Wild Card
- Los Angeles
- Calgary
Other
Stanley Cup: Hurricanes over Oilers
Best Lottery Odds: San Jose
Kyle L. (Writer)
East
Metropolitan
- Carolina
- New Jersey
- New York (R)
Atlantic
- Toronto
- Tampa Bay
- Buffalo
Wild Card
- Florida
- Boston
West
Central
- Colorado
- Dallas
- Minnesota
Pacific
- Edmonton
- Vegas
- Los Angeles
Wild Card
- Seattle
- Calgary
Other
Stanley Cup: Carolina over Dallas
Best Lottery Odds: Anaheim
Joe P. (Head of Digital)
East
Metropolitan
- New Jersey
- Carolina
- New York (I)
Atlantic
- Boston
- Florida
- Tampa Bay
Wild Card
- Pittsburgh
- Ottawa
West
Central
- Colorado
- Dallas
- St. Louis
Pacific
- Edmonton
- Vegas
- Los Angeles
Wild Card
- Winnipeg
- Calgary
Other
Stanley Cup: Avalanche over Carolina
Best Lottery Odds: Chicago