Capitals

Metropolitan Division

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1. Pittsburgh Penguins

Their scoring prowess is almost unmatched in the league.

2. Washington Capitals

The defending champions will have to press on without their Cup winning head coach.

3. Columbus Blue Jackets

A big season ahead with two pending premier free agents in Panarin and Bobrovsky.

4. New Jersey Devils

Taylor Hall proved why he’s among the best in the league last year with an MVP trophy.

5. Philadelphia Flyers

There’s plenty of talent here except who do they have to rely on in net?

6. New York Rangers

The rebuild has begun, but it might not be too much longer before they’re back in contention.

7. Carolina Hurricanes

The youth movement is in full effect, but they haven’t solved their problem in net.

8. New York Islanders

Losing John Tavares just means they will hand the reigns over to Matthew Barzal now. Continue reading →

2018 Stanley Cup Champions

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LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 07: The Washington Capitals pose for a photo with the Stanley Cup after their team’s 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

In their 43 year history, they’ve appeared in only two Stanley Cup Finals. With this being their second appearance, the Washington Capitals made the most of it and finished off the Vegas Golden Knights in five games. Continue reading →

Stanley Cup Conference Finals Preview

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Eastern Conference

Metropolitan Division Winner vs. Atlantic Division Winner

Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Players to Watch: G Braden Holtby and F Nikita Kucherov

Who Wins: Lightning in 6 games

Western Conference

Pacific Division Winner vs. Central Division #2

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets

Players to Watch: F Jonathan Marchessault and F Paul Stastny

Who Wins: Golden Knights in 7 games

Stanley Cup Semifinals Preview

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Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division #2 vs. Atlantic Division Winner

Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Players to Watch: F David Pastrnak and F Nikita Kucherov

Who Wins: Lightning in 6 games

Metropolitan Division Winner #2 vs. Metropolitan Division Winner

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals

Players to Watch: F Jake Guentzel and G Braden Holtby

Who Wins: Penguins in 7 games

Western Conference

Central Division #2 vs. Central Division Winner

Winnipeg Jets vs. Nashville Predators

Players to Watch: F Patrik Laine and D P.K. Subban

Who Wins: Predators in 7 games

Pacific Division #3 vs. Pacific Division Winner

San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights

Players to Watch: F Evander Kane and D Deryk Engelland

Who Wins: Golden Knights in 6 games