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NHL season preview: Power Rankings, X factors, predictions

After a wild offseason that included multiple superstars joining or leaving the Calgary Flames, opening night of the 2022-23 NHL season is fast approaching.

ESPN will be your home for hockey, including a doubleheader Tuesday night, with Tampa Bay Lightning-New York Rangers at 7:30 ET, followed by Vegas Golden Knights-Los Angeles Kings at 10 ET.

We mentioned the Flames, but every team made changes this offseason. We're here to help get you up to speed with intel on all 32 teams, including the key players who were added or subtracted, best- and worst-case scenarios, X factors and fantasy tips, plus bold predictions.