On this edition of Locked On NHL Game Night, the crew takes a look at critical factors that will impact the Carolina-Vegas Stanley Cup Finals, including the battle at center, team structure, special teams, coaching, superstars and x-factors galore. Plus, we bring you the staff picks of the entire Game Night crew plus the consensus of our Locked On NHL local hosts.

NOTE: A few stragglers added their picks after the show deadline, but I included them in the show notes for good measure.

GAME NIGHT CONSENSUS: Vegas in 6 (3-2)

Mike Asti, Locked On NHL Game Night: VGK in 6

TJ Chillot, Locked On NHL Game Night: CAR in 7

Alex Wiederspiel, Locked On NHL Game Night: VGK in 6

Shukri Wrights, Locked On NHL Game Night: CAR in 7

Eddie Garcia, Locked On NHL Game Night/Locked On Los Angeles Kings: VGK in 7

LOCAL HOST CONSENSUS: Carolina in 6 (12-4)

Zach Martin, Locked On Carolina Hurricanes: CAR in 6

Chris Gawlik, Locked On Vegas Golden Knights: VGK in 6

JD Young, Locked On San Jose Sharks: CAR in 6

Ian Boisvert, Locked On Montreal Canadiens: CAR in 6

Seth Toupal, Locked On Minnesota Wild: VGK in 7

Dan Holmi, Locked On Washington Capitals: VGK in 7

Ryan G, Locked On Calgary Flames: VGK in 4

Laura Saba, Locked On Montreal Canadiens: CAR in 6

Gil Martin, Locked On New York Islanders: CAR in 7

Kyle Kjer, Locked On Anaheim Ducks: CAR in 7

Zach Pearson, Locked On Colorado Avalanche: CAR in 6

Ian McLaren, Locked On Boston Bruins: CAR in 6

Mike DiStefano, Locked On Toronto Maple Leafs: CAR in 7

David Morassutti, Locked On Toronto Maple Leafs: CAR in 6

Zach Berman, Locked On New Jersey Devils: CAR in 7

Armando Velez, Locked On Florida Panthers: CAR in 6

LOCKED ON NHL CONSENSUS: Canes in 6 (14-7)

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