The 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Saturday, May 15, with the first round [view the full schedule here], and as we do every year, The Fourth Period’s panel of experts weigh in with their Predictions and Series MVPs. Here are our picks for Round 1:.
North Division Predictions
Montreal Canadiens (4)
vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (1)
TFP Panel |
Series Winner |
Series MVP |
Bamford |
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Mitch Marner |
Bernstein |
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Auston Matthews |
Di Marco |
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Auston Matthews |
Gaffar |
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Mitch Marner |
Hoven |
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Auston Matthews |
Hutcheon |
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Auston Matthews |
Kelly |
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Auston Matthews |
Pagnotta |
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Mitch Marner |
Pasculli |
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John Tavares |
Paton |
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Auston Matthews |
Sicard |
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Brendan Gallagher |
Ward |
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John Tavares |