GAME NIGHT: Stanley Cup Finals Preview, CRITICAL FACTORS, Staff Picks

On this edition of Locked On NHL Game Night, the crew takes a look at critical factors that will impact the Carolina-Vegas Stanley Cup Finals, including the battle at center, team structure, special teams, coaching, superstars and x-factors galore. Plus, we bring you the staff picks of the entire Game Night crew plus the consensus of our Locked On NHL local hosts. NOTE: A few stragglers added their picks after the show deadline, but I included them in the show notes for good measure. GAME NIGHT CONSENSUS: Vegas in 6 (3-2) Mike Asti, Locked On NHL Game Night: VGK in 6 TJ Chillot, Locked On NHL Game Night: CAR in 7 Alex Wiederspiel, Locked On NHL Game Night: VGK in 6 Shukri Wrights, Locked On NHL Game Night: CAR in 7 Eddie Garcia, Locked On NHL Game Night/Locked On Los Angeles Kings: VGK in 7 LOCAL HOST CONSENSUS: Carolina in 6 (12-4) Zach Martin, Locked On Carolina Hurricanes: CAR in 6 Chris Gawlik, Locked On Vegas Golden Knights: VGK in 6 JD Young, Locked On San Jose Sharks: CAR in 6 Ian Boisvert, Locked On Montreal Canadiens: CAR in 6 Seth Toupal, Locked On Minnesota Wild: VGK in 7 Dan Holmi, Locked On Washington Capitals: VGK in 7 Ryan G, Locked On Calgary Flames: VGK in 4 Laura Saba, Locked On Montreal Canadiens: CAR in 6 Gil Martin, Locked On New York Islanders: CAR in 7 Kyle Kjer, Locked On Anaheim Ducks: CAR in 7 Zach Pearson, Locked On Colorado Avalanche: CAR in 6 Ian McLaren, Locked On Boston Bruins: CAR in 6 Mike DiStefano, Locked On Toronto Maple Leafs: CAR in 7 David Morassutti, Locked On Toronto Maple Leafs: CAR in 6 Zach Berman, Locked On New Jersey Devils: CAR in 7 Armando Velez, Locked On Florida Panthers: CAR in 6 LOCKED ON NHL CONSENSUS: Canes in 6 (14-7) Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HimsTo get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.