The 17-18 NHL regular season starts this week with the Penguins having won the past two Stanley Cups.

  1. Penguins – Jake Guentzel will complement Sidney Crosby on their way to a “three-peat.”
  2. Oilers – Top MVP candidate Connor McDavid will lead the way.
  3. Lightning – Improved power-play will aid the Bolts.
  4. Blackhawks – Higher expectations for Patrick Kane this season.
  5. Wild – Nino Niederreiter will provide the punch needed in Minnesota.
  6. Maple Leafs – Improved goaltending for the Leafs.
  7. Capitals – Andre Burakovsky will have to be reckoned with this season.
  8. Predators – Kevin Fiala will lead the way in Nashville.
  9. Ducks – Richard Rakell will shine in Anaheim.
  10. Stars – Jamie Benn will be the star in Dallas.
  11. Canadians
  12. Rangers
  13. Kings
  14. Sharks
  15. Blue Jackets
  16. Senators
  17. Blues
  18. Bruins
  19. Flames
  20. Islanders
  21. Panthers
  22. Flyers
  23. Sabres
  24. Jets
  25. Hurricanes
  26. Avalanche
  27. Devils
  28. Red Wings
  29. Canucks
  30. Coyotes
  31. Golden Knights


Stanley Cup – The Penguins will defeat the Oilers, 4 games to 2.