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

Ciara Durant— St. Louis Blues in 7

Both the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues have proven they both have what it takes to win the Stanley Cup, or they wouldn’t be here. However, only one of them can lift Lord Stanley at the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It’s going to be a hard-fought battle with an incredible effort from both sides, but I can only see one outcome in the end, and that is the St. Louis Blues winning it all in Game 7.

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The Boston Bruins are tough, physical, and their roster is stacked with talent. They have the perfect blend of veterans and young guns and it has aided them in becoming an absolute powerhouse during the 2018-19 season (the Anaheim Ducks should take notes!) The way they have been playing, they are due for another Stanley Cup, and if they do end up winning, it won’t be a travesty.

However, the way the St. Louis Blues season has unfolded has been incredible. At one time, they were hanging down near the bottom of the standings with the Anaheim Ducks and the next thing you know, they’ve skyrocketed to the top. They are proof that change is powerful and it can remove the “infection” and revive a team back to life.

Nevertheless, the Boston Bruins aren’t just going to roll over and take it. This is going to be the hardest series the St. Louis Blues have played in yet. Boston has offensive dynamos like Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak. On the blueline, Charlie McAvoy and Torey Krug have caused trouble for the opposing team as well as aided their teammates in scoring opportunities.  While

Zdeno Chara has shown signs of struggling, you better believe the captain is going to step up when his team needs him most. Tuukka Rast, despite riding the bench of half of the season, has stood tall for the Bruins, especially during moments when they couldn’t stand on their own.

Nevertheless, St. Louis has proven that they have a lot of fight left in them. They finally have a coach that understands them and is willing to go to bat for them. In net, although he is a rookie, Jordan Binnington has been the salvation of the team. The team is resilient and although they still make mistakes from time to time, they learn from them and they rely on their weaknesses to teach them lessons in how to be a strong team.

They have a lot riding on this season, with the possibility of raising Lord Stanley for the first time in franchise history hanging in the balance. It is likely that the Blues walk away from this season with nothing to show for it, but who doesn’t love a good story of zero to hero?

Who do you think will win it all and walk away with Lord Stanley at the end of the postseason? Who are you rooting for? Let us know by leaving us a comment down below. May the best team win!