Everyone knows about the Rags by now. Incredible goaltending, defense, depth with playoff experience.
Washington is a bit of a surprise where they are. Ovechkin is doing his thing, but Backstrom is the real gem who has improved his play. J Carlson, Niskanen, Orpik, Alzner, Green is a great top 5. Bottom three lines are full of hard-working gritty guys, but they will need to step up and score some goals.
I think the x-factor will be reffing. If they hand out a bunch of PPs, then Washington can win this. Else, its New York.
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Gaudreau > Huberdeau AINEC
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