A week from today we'll be sifting through the ashes of another regular season and salivating at first-round playoff matchups that could include a renewed Battle of Alberta, a renewed Battle of Ontario and another installment of the Battle of California. Whew. Can't wait. Until then, here are the penultimate Power Rankings of the 2016-17 season.
The Capitals have pretty much sown up the top spot in the Eastern Conference following their win on Sunday over Columbus Blue Jackets and are on the verge of a second consecutive Presidents' Trophy. The real drama is in trying to figure out which unlucky foe will end up drawing Washington, the NHL's most complete team, in the first round.