New York Islanders - Tampa Bay Lightning
That Kucherov injury... I think the series would have been over if it hadn't happened. It's supposedly a game-time decision if he plays tonight, but from the look of it, I lean towards that he doesn't play. And if that's the case, then Tampa are in a bad spot. Their cheat code good power play isn't the same if you remove him. He's the key piece among key pieces. And that power play is their edge over the Islanders. Five on five, the Islanders are the better team. It's not like the Bolts can't win without Kuch, but his being there or not flips the advantage. And since I think he won't play, I have to go against Tampa here. New York Islanders will win!
In summary, because there has to be one, my winners are:
New York Islanders