These are some amazing matchups! I expect great games! Don't miss a minute!

Tampa Bay Lightning - Carolina Hurricanes

As good as the Canes are, I think they will struggle here. They will probably need a game or two to learn the hard way what the Tampa power play can do. I consider the Bolts to be the hotter of two steaming hot teams. Tampa Bay wins!

Vegas Golden Knights - Colorado Avalanche

Vegas struggle with scoring, although they managed to find the net in that last game against the Wild. But playing against the Avs is whole different story. They looked amazing against the Blues. Sure, Vegas has a chance, but I wouldn't consider betting against the Avalanche here. Colorado wins!

In summary, my winners are:

Tampa Bay Lightning
Colorado Avalanche