The puck drops tonight in Toronto, Calgary, Chicago, and Los Angeles on a 98th NHL season that features 3-on-3 overtime, the New York Islanders in Brooklyn, and a Winter Classic between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins at Gillette Stadium.
Fans see new rules, new uniform tweaks, and new players on old teams tonight. Come spring, they may see the familiar in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Postseason
Chris says:
Eastern Conference Finals
Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Washington Capitals
Western Conference Finals
Anaheim Ducks defeat the Chicago Blackhawks
Stanley Cup matchup
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Anaheim Ducks
Stanley Cup Winner
Tampa Bay Lightning
Mary says:
Eastern Conference Finals
Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the New York Rangers
Western Conference Finals
Chicago Blackhawks defeat the Anaheim Ducks
Stanley Cup matchup
Chicago Blackhawks defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning
Stanley Cup Winner
Chicago Blackhawks. It’s déjà vu. It’s hard not to pick these four. It’s hard not to pick the Blackhawks with Toews at front and center, Coach Q behind the bend, and Crawford or Darling in the net.