Who Will Win the 2025 Stanley Cup? Predictions and Analysis

2025 Stanley Cup Pick:

Vegas over Florida

With all of the firepower in the Western Conference, a team that has gone under the radar and primed for a deep run is the Vegas Golden Knights.

Vegas doesn't have the top end talent of Colorado or Edmonton, or the depth of Dallas or Carolina, so why Vegas?

They won 16 of their last 20 games. After a tough run to start the new year, Vegas caught their stride down the stretch. They have the ability to roll 4 lines, win 1 goal games, and have a steady top 6 defensive core in front of a goaltender with playoff pedigree.

In the East, Florida will emerge amongst a Conference that lacks the depth of the Western teams. Toronto could make some noise with consistent goaltending and the core 4 primed to get over their postseason woes. Carolina is team team that could make a run, but ultimately their depth and lack of scoring is a concern in tight games.

Vegas to win the Stanley Cup +1000

Jack Eichel to win the Conn Smythe +2000

Underdog shot in the dark:

New Jersey to win the Eastern Conference +2200