Well, we’re here, tonight is the first game in a series that’s for all the marbles. Here’s everyone on the staff’s predictions and X-factors for the Stanley Cup Final.
Sean Fitzgerald: Blackhawks in 6
The Blackhawks have been to the top of the mountain before. The core has done this twice with different pieces. The difference will be the secondary scoring. The Blackhawks don’t just get scoring from Kane and Toews.
X-Factor Brandon Saad. Saad’s speed and goal scoring will give the Lightning defensive pairings fits.
Colin Likas: ’Hawks in 6 This should be a fast-paced and thrilling Stanley Cup Finals series, but
previous Cup Finals experience and edges on defense and in net will give
Chicago its third Cup in six seasons.