With the completion of Round Two, the NHL playoffs have narrowed to a final four teams. In this post, we will delve into the statistical performance of these four teams, evaluating their offensive and defensive capabilities in the two playoff series that have led to their advancement.

Beginning with the Florida Panthers, who eliminated the NHL record-breaking President Trophy winner, Boston Bruins, in the first round, and defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in a decisive five-game series in the second round.

Florida Panthers performance from April 15, 2023 to May 17, 2023

Team

19

Goals

164

Shots

5

PPGs

5

Game Played

21

Goals Against

183

Shots Against

9

PPGs Against

Additionally, we have the statistics for the Carolina Hurricanes, a formidable team renowned for their defensive prowess, who eliminated the New Jersey Devils in their playoff series.

Carolina Hurricanes performance from April 15, 2023 to May 17, 2023

Team

10

Goals

137

Shots

2

PPGs

4

Game Played

11

Goals Against

122

Shots Against

1

PPGs Against

Moving forward, we have the Dallas Stars, a team that has showcased exceptional resilience throughout this playoff season. Having triumphed over the Wilds in a six-game series and the Krakens in a thrilling seven-game series, the Stars have played the most games thus far, demonstrating their enduring determination.

Dallas Stars performance from April 15, 2023 to May 17, 2023

Team

12

Goals

106

Shots

4

PPGs

4

Game Played

8

Goals Against

110

Shots Against

2

PPGs Against

Lastly, we have the Vegas Golden Knights, a formidable contender in the pursuit of the cup. The Golden Knights displayed their dominance by eliminating the Oilers from the playoffs in a six-game series, solidifying their position as a formidable force in the postseason.

Vegas Golden Knights performance from April 15, 2023 to May 17, 2023

Team

18

Goals

142

Shots

3

PPGs

4

Game Played

9

Goals Against

123

Shots Against

4

PPGs Against

When comparing these four teams, several notable observations emerge. Firstly, the Stars exhibit exceptional proficiency in scoring Power Play goals during the third round of playoffs, especially now that the Oilers are out of contention, having scored an impressive 13 goals with the man advantage. In contrast, the Golden Knights, who faced the Oilers in the second round, have struggled defensively, conceding 14 Power Play goals, indicating a relative weakness in comparison to the other teams.

The Hurricanes, however, demonstrate outstanding defensive prowess, boasting the fewest Power Play goals, Shots, and Goals against among the four teams competing in the conference finals. Moreover, they have showcased a potent offensive strategy, amassing the highest number of shot attempts, with an impressive tally of 366 shots on goal across 11 games.

Conversely, the Panthers currently hold the lowest goal difference among the teams at this stage of the playoffs. Despite scoring 37 goals, they have conceded 36, highlighting a narrower margin of victory in comparison to their counterparts.

From a statistical perspective, the Carolina Hurricanes appear to possess a stronger chance of clinching the Stanley Cup based on their performance thus far. However, it is important to consider the arduous series that teams like the Panthers have endured, which may account for their relatively less favorable statistics when compared to other teams.