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)