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2016-17 NHL season capsules: Dave Molinari previews every team

EASTERN CONFERENCE

METROPOLITAN DIVISION

WASHINGTON CAPITALS

Coach: Barry Trotz.

2015-16 record: 56-18-8.

Key newcomers: C Lars Eller, RW Brett Connolly, C Zach Sanford.

Key departures: LW Jason Chimera, C Mike Richards, D Mike Weber, C Michael Latta.

Overview: Perhaps more than any other team, Washington’s success will be judged by its postseason performance.

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

Coach: Mike Sullivan.

2015-16 record: 48-26-8.

Key newcomer: G Mike Condon.

Key departures: G Jeff Zatkoff, D Ben Lovejoy, RW Beau Bennett.

Overview: Can roster stability translate to another Cup?