The Post’s 2026 Stanley Cup Final predictions

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The Post’s hockey experts make their selections for the Stanley Cup Final:

Mollie Walker

Rangers beat writer

Pick: Hurricanes in 7

Conn Smythe: Frederik Andersen

The Golden Knights will be the toughest opponent Carolina has faced in these playoffs, especially if Mitch Marner continues at this rate. But the Canes have looked unstoppable and will be galvanized by this long-awaited opportunity.

Goaltender Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes tends the net during practice on Media Day ahead of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center on June 01, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. NHLI via Getty Images

Ethan Sears

Islanders beat writer

Pick: Hurricanes in 6

Conn Smythe: Frederik Andersen

Carolina will get a bigger challenge than any Eastern team could offer, but Rod Brind’Amour’s club is deeper, faster and finally seems to have the goaltending to match. The Candy Canes lift Lord Stanley’s Cup.

Michael Leboff

Sports betting writer

Pick: Golden Knights in 6

Conn Smythe: Mitch Marner

Styles make fights, and for the first time in this postseason, the Hurricanes will run into an opponent that can counterpunch against their relentless pressure. John Tortorella’s springtime master class ends in a Cup.

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