Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Edmonton Oilers by 2In the world of hockey, it seems like the Edmonton Oilers have been studying their arithmetic because their numbers definitely add up. Goalkeeper Stuart Skinner has been holding the fort with a commendable 91.1% save percentage in the playoffs, while Calvin Pickard isn't too far behind with a playoff save rate of 88.8%. You know what they say, folks. A save a day keeps the loss away.
On the ice, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have been tearing it up, combining for a grand total of 12 goals and 35 assists in the playoffs. Meanwhile, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman aren't exactly slacking off either, especially Hyman. He's proving his worth by delivering in the clutch.
Over in Dallas, the Stars seems to be slightly off their game. Goalkeeper Jake Oettinger has a save percentage of 90.8% during the playoffs — commendable but not as strong as his counterpart in Edmonton. Also, we can't ignore the fact that Mikko Rantanen is really the only Star shining bright in the playoffs with 9 goals and 12 assists. The rest of the team, well... Let's just say that they seem to have left their scoring touch back in the locker room.
When it comes to previous matchups, the Oilers definitely have an edge here. They've been oiling the Stars pretty well, winning three out of the last five matchups. This might have a lot to do with the current series standing, where the Oilers are leading 3-1. Who knows, maybe the Stars are scared of heights or something.
Looking at the recent results, the Oilers have been on a roll with four wins in their recent five games. By contrast, the Stars' performance has been, well, not exactly star-quality, dropping three of the last five games, all to our very own Oilers. Position in standings? Well, Edmonton is #6 in the Western Conference while Dallas is #3, but the Oilers seem to be playing like they're #1.
Alright, it's time to get down to brass tacks. Here's my prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Edmonton Oilers by 2