The Post’s hockey experts make their selections for the Stanley Cup Final:
Mollie Walker
Rangers beat writer
Pick: Hurricanes in 7
Conn Smythe: Frederik Andersen
The Golden Knights will be the toughest opponent Carolina has faced in these playoffs, especially if Mitch Marner continues at this rate. But the Canes have looked unstoppable and will be galvanized by this long-awaited opportunity.
Ethan Sears
Islanders beat writer
Pick: Hurricanes in 6
Conn Smythe: Frederik Andersen
Carolina will get a bigger challenge than any Eastern team could offer, but Rod Brind’Amour’s club is deeper, faster and finally seems to have the goaltending to match. The Candy Canes lift Lord Stanley’s Cup.
Michael Leboff
Sports betting writer
Pick: Golden Knights in 6
Conn Smythe: Mitch Marner
Styles make fights, and for the first time in this postseason, the Hurricanes will run into an opponent that can counterpunch against their relentless pressure. John Tortorella’s springtime master class ends in a Cup.