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Who should Penguins fans root for in the Stanley Cup playoffs?

The Penguins are done for the season, but hockey isn’t. The Stanley Cup playoffs are moving on without the defending champions after their Game 6 loss Monday against Washington, and now their fans might want to pick a new favorite the rest of the way.

The good news? This isn’t the Sophie’s Choice between Philadelphia and New England that Pittsburgh fans faced for the Super Bowl back in February. Most of the remaining hockey teams are pretty rootable, so here’s a guide to choosing between them:

Vegas Golden Knights

This is the lazy choice.