2022-23 Stanley Cup Final preview hub

2022-23 Stanley Cup Final preview hub
Credit: Jack Eichel (© Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports)

The Vegas Golden Knights drilled down to the fifth string on their goaltending depth chart and overcame living legend Connor McDavid to get here. The Florida Panthers survived a 3-1 series deficit against the best regular-season team ever and have been almost untouchable since. The 2022-23 Stanley Cup Final matchup is one of the strangest and least likely in NHL history and features two teams that have never won a championship before.

Will the Golden Knights continue to get incredible goaltending from unlikely hero Adin Hill, as well as superb play from Jack Eichel, who has yet to lose a series in the first postseason of his career? Can the Panthers keep relying on gargantuan efforts from superstar Matthew Tkachuk and resurgent goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky?

Once we reach the Final, the ‘Team of Destiny’ label no longer applies, as both combatants feel entitled to that mentality. The momentum carried them this far, but the Final will be won by the better team. And who might that be?

We have you covered at Daily Faceoff with comprehensive analysis leading up to Game 1 on Saturday night at Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena.

For a full Stanley Cup Final schedule, click here.

You can find links to our other Stanley Cup Final preview stories below.

Series Preview

(P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (EWC2) Florida Panthers – by Anthony Trudeau

Additional Stanley Cup Final preview coverage

2023 Conn Smythe Trophy power rankings: Playoff MVP candidates entering the Stanley Cup Final – By Matt Larkin

Hill vs. Bobrovsky: Breaking down the 2023 Stanley Cup Final goalie matchup – By Mike McKenna

Three key storylines to watch in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final – By Nick Alberga

2023 Stanley Cup Final picks: Golden Knights or Panthers? – By DFO Staff

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