As we count down the hours to puck drop, lukefoxjukebox power-ranks all 16 teams (and delivers the Vegas line) as they begin their quest to hoist Lord Stanley's mug. Presented by almonds
Has there been a greater favourite for prom king? The Lightning strut into the dance like they own the place. Only the second team ever to amass 62 wins, the Bolts finished with a ridiculous plus-103 goal differential, only 41 goals better than runner-up Calgary. Tampa dresses40 goal scorers. Nikita Kucherov won the Art Ross in a walk, and the Bolts have strong contenders for the Hart, Vezina and Jack Adams.
Led by a guy who’s won the Rocket Richard so often they might consider renaming the trophy, the Caps dodged the Penguins and Islanders, have the bulk of their Cup roster in tact, and now know what it takes to go all the way.Hotter than a pistol, the Blues’ remarkable post-Christmas ascent should strike fear throughout the province of Manitoba.
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