GettyJust twice in the past 15 seasons the winner of the Presidents’ Trophy has won the Stanley Cup. 2 Boston Bruins vs. 3 Toronto Maple LeafsWhy Boston will win: With Brandon Carlo healthy to anchor the defense, the Bruins have enough depth to keep the clamps on Toronto’s top forward lines. Central Division1 Nashville Predators vs. WC1 Dallas StarsWhy Nashville will win: The Predators wound up passing Winnipeg for the division title but still seemed to be holding back something in anticipation of the playoffs. The Predators have all the depth, experience and goaltending a Stanley Cup champion usually features, and the Stars won’t be able to prevent them from advancing. Why St. Louis will win: The Blues were last in the NHL in January and nearly won their division.

Source: Forbes April 10, 2019 11:26 UTC