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Pucks of a Feather Round Table: Predictions for the Stanley Cup Finals

By Ciara Durant

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Boston Bruins players skate around the Stanley Cup logo on the ice during warmups before a scrimmage ahead of the start of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at TD Garden in Boston on May 23, 2019. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Boston Bruins players skate around the Stanley Cup logo on the ice during warmups before a scrimmage ahead of the start of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at TD Garden in Boston on May 23, 2019. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /
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ST. LOUIS, MO – MAY 21: Blues players return to the bench after scoring in the second period during game six of the NHL Western Conference Final between the San Jose Sharks and the St. Louis Blues, on May 21, 2019, at Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Mo. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO – MAY 21: Blues players return to the bench after scoring in the second period during game six of the NHL Western Conference Final between the San Jose Sharks and the St. Louis Blues, on May 21, 2019, at Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Mo. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Kenny Marcial— St. Louis Blues in 6

It’s going to be a tough series. Both teams have so much depth. I am a bit biased as my best friend is a huge Blues fan. With Zdeno Chara taking a slight step back, I think the Blues defensive core is a bit stronger. Tuukka Rask is a wildcard, but I think the Blues have the depth, defense, and goaltending to get the job done. It’s going to be a great series regardless.

Jake Robles— Boston Bruins in 6

Boston will take the series in 6. I just think Boston has the edge solely because their core has been there before and has had success going all the way. I don’t think St. Louis will just roll over, but Boston has been really good at home and having home ice advantage really gives them that extra edge.

TJ Watson— St Louis Blues in 6

Boston has too much rust and that might give St. Louis a chance to split the first two games. Also, as much as Tuukka Rask may be spectacular, the fact that Jordan Binnington has had more experience playing recently and not being out of the net for a long period of time might be their key advantage.

Going to St. Louis, the Blues will do everything to respond to whatever the Bruins throw at them and the fact that they’ve responded after some adversity has me believing that they can possibly take a 3-1 lead back to Beantown. In the end, St. Louis will have a 3-2 series lead heading back to St. Louis, and fans like Laila and Anthony Maroon will see their beloved Blues win the Stanley Cup.

A key in this series is who’s fourth line will rise to the occasion. Both teams have shown they can do that at any time, but, I like St. Louis because of the fresh legs. I do think this series will be long and, to quote Mike Emrick, “what happens next is history’s next chapter.”

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