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The top team in the Eastern Conference, the Washington Capitals, will begin their quest for Stanley Cup glory with a Round 1 matchup against the Montreal Canadiens, starting on Monday,… … [Read more...] about 4 Keys to the Capitals Winning Round 1 Against the Canadiens

To conclude our mini-series assessing the NHL’s 16 playoff teams, let’s wrap up with the Eastern Conference. The East does not look like as much of a gauntlet as the… … [Read more...] about 2025 NHL Eastern Conference Playoff Teams: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not

Award season is nearly upon us. But when there’s a voting process in which fans have no say, there will be disagreements about how legacy-altering accolades are chosen. It’s natural.… … [Read more...] about How the NHL Can Fix Flawed Jack Adams Award

The Washington Capitals take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (50-21-9) at ISLANDERS (35-33-12) 7:30… … [Read more...] about Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Islanders – 4/15/25

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are approaching, and teams are officially clinching playoff berths and being eliminated from contention. Here are the potential scenarios where teams can clinch or be eliminated… … [Read more...] about NHL 2025 Playoff Clinching/Elimination Scenarios – 04/14/2025