NY vs LA
Enough cannot be said about how surprising the play of the New York Rangers has been. They do have a great goalie, which everyone knew, but that they have the size and speed, in combination, such as they have–who knew?! They fore check well and have a goodly number of offensive weapons, but are going to be hard pressed to match the well-oiled, relentless, machine-like efficiency that the Kings bring and have been bringing this playoff year. LA has started slow in all three series so far, and may well do so again in the final (given that NY is well rested), but they are looking solid. Unless some dramatic development happens (i.e., a key injury), LA should take this one in 5 games.