Author: Mike Brehm, Jimmy Hascup and Jace Evans, USA TODAY

The Carolina Hurricanes are playing the Florida Panthers in the East while the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars meet in the West. Who will win?

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Vegas Golden Knights will face Dallas Stars in Western Conference final, while Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders meet in East. Who will win?