As the 2024 NHL playoffs heat up, hockey fans are eagerly anticipating the highly anticipated Stanley Cup Final showdown between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes. To gain insight into the minds of the league's top decision-makers, The New York Times surveyed a panel of coaches and team executives, seeking their expert predictions on the outcome of the series. The survey, which includes opinions from some of the most influential figures in the NHL, offers a unique glimpse into the strengths and weaknesses of both teams and provides a fascinating preview of what's to come in the highly competitive championship series. Will the Golden Knights' offense prove too much for the Hurricanes' stingy defense, or will Carolina's speed and agility catch Vegas off guard?

NHL Stanley Cup Final predictions: Surveying coaches and team execs on Golden Knights-Hurricanes  The New York Times