The Capitals look to duplicate their biggest rival, the Penguins, accomplish by repeating as Stanley Cup champions. If Washington does, it would mean four straight years of either Pittsburgh or Washington hoisting the Stanley Cup. ‘
The Lightning will try to become the first Presidents’ Trophy team under the current playoff format to get to the conference final. The 2013 Blackhawks were last Presidents’ Trophy winner to also hoist the Cup. People forget that.
Here are SCH’s preseason picks:
Brandon: Jets over Lightning
The trio isn’t sticking with their exact preseason picks.