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Last updated: April 18, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Stanley Cup Projections

Expert analysis projected the entire 2026 Stanley Cup bracket, forecasting several tight seven-game series matchups across the early rounds. Specifically, the Eastern Conference sees the Rangers winning their path to the Final in six games, while the Western Conference bracket favors the Avalanche claiming the conference title over the Stars in seven contests before ultimately predicting the Rangers hoisting the Cup for the first time since 1994.