Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas lost both of their main goalkeepers (Thompson, Brossois). At the disposal of the training staff of “Złote” at the moment was a veteran of Quick and Hill with practically no cup experience. Ultimately, the younger Hill was preferred. In the fourth and fifth games of the series, he started the match at the “start”. It was also his first career playoff appearance. Vegas lost the fourth game (1:4). Hill didn’t always act confidently and frankly didn’t help his team. The fifth match was won by Vegas (4:3), much more effective in attack, but still three times off target.
Oilmen from Edmonton
Edmonton with an amazing pair of strikers (McDavid, Draizatl) are doomed to look for “keys to victory” in attack. In only one match of the series, the opponent managed to completely neutralize the leaders of the “Oilers”. In the current playoffs, McDavid and Draizatl have already scored 37 points in appearances and are leading the scoring race as they did in the regular season. And if it wasn’t for the serious problems in defense. With the uncertain play of both goalkeepers, Edmonton could be called the favorite of the upcoming match.
Forecast
Vegas has lost all of its major bouncers. But the team will certainly try to finish the series here and now. There is someone to shoot and someone to defend. There are several experienced players in the team. Edmonton is forced to attack, score a big goal and win. Vegas will have an opportunity to counterattack. We may not see anything but open play, but there is no doubt that quite a few goals will be scored.