As the NHL gets set to begin the second half of its season, there are a number of key questions that will dominate talk. Can the Washington Capitals finally win a Cup? Can a team end Canada's championship drought? Will Bruce Boudreau finally find postseason success? These questions and more will be discussed in the lines below.
Will this year’s Stanley Cup champion be a first-time winner?
Of the top three teams in points percentage at the All-Star Break, none have won a Stanley Cup championship in their franchise history. The Capitals, Wild and Blue Jackets have combined for just one Stanley Cup Final appearance (Capitals – 1997-98 season).