The Atlantic Division was very top heavy a year ago. The Tampa Bay Lightning were the best team in the league since the Guy Lafleur, Larry Robinson and Ken Dryden led Montreal Canadiens teams of the late 1970’s.
The Lightning won 62 games, setting a league record and finished with an incredible 128 points. They were not able to carry that into the postseason as they were swept in the opening round by the Columbus Blue Jackets in possibly the biggest upset in hockey playoff history.
The Boston Bruins were also a great team, winning 49 games and finishing second in the league with 107 points.