The 2024 NHL playoffs has been an absolute joy to watch — filled with high-flying teams, star names, exceptional skills, and plenty of surprises. Entering the Ultimate Round, take a closer look at the handful of teams, standout players, shocking moments, and memorable performances that have made up the path to the Stanley Cup.
Eastern Conference Showdowns
The Rangers are legit and woke up with Igor Shesterkin to become a powerhouse-lore and Artemi Panarin playing at an MVP level. In almost every way you can think, the Rangers have demonstrated their vintage dominance, resilience, and clutch for an unforgettable playoff run as they were the team to beat. The Boston Bruins quickly showed their playoff true colors with a win over the Florida Panthers, again proving why they should be considered one of the favorites to win Lord Stanley's Cup.
Key Players:
Igor Shesterkin, New York Rangers: Shesterkin has been a game-changer for the Rangers, who have one of the stingiest defenses in the league, posting a. 932 save percentage.
Artemi Panarin, New York Rangers: Renowned for his playmaking, he has created a constant presence on the ice, delivering critical plays for the Rangers.
David Pastrnak (Boston Bruins): Probably the largest sparkplug in the Bruins's success he has also done that dirty in pushing the Bruins’ series forward.
Western Conference Showdowns
Then came the exciting, hard-fought contests that dominated the leading teams out West. Although they have their fine tradition of bouncing back in the postseason, the Dallas Stars lost in the WCF in a brutal 7 game series.
Key Players:
Noah Hanifin (Vegas Golden Knights)Thought: Hanifin has been a hero in Vegas, keeping the series with the Stars from ending.
Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche: These two heavyweights have put on the biggest show in the bracket, lead to a wild Game 7.
The Best and Worst Performances
To this point in the playoffs, Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers) and Jake Guentzel (Carolina Hurricanes) have been absolute eye-popping standouts. These are those players who whenever they play have a high rate of influence, they help the teams to be stronger from the offensive. The way games have unfolded has made for crotch-tearing matches, unfathomable results, and sent fans over the edge.
It is shaping up to be a very competitive race, we have an intriguing Stanley Cup Matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid vs Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers. This is the first ever matchup between the two in the history of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and is sure to draws some views.
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