Here are the SportsLine Projection Model's top picks for Canadiens vs. Hurricanes on Thursday in the Eastern Conference Final

The Ducks are going to push and be especially aggressive offensively with their season on the line. That will lead to plenty of blocked shot opportunities for Shea Theodore, who leads the Golden Knights in ice time and has averaged 3.1 blocks over the last nine games.

The NHL released the starting date of the Western Conference final, plus two possible starting dates for the Eastern Conference final.