While Washington and Vegas went to the Stanley Cup last season, we're predicting Tampa Bay and San Jose for 2019.
Sidney Crosby and the Penguins hope to threepeat while Connor McDavid and the Oilers may represent their toughest challenge.
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Nikita Kucherov hit 100 points for the first time last season in 80 games, with 39 goals and 61 assists.
Peter Budaj played in eight games for the Lightning last season, posting a 3-3-1 record as goaltender.
Lightning forward Ryan Callahan is expected to miss about five months after shoulder surgery on Thursday.
J.T. Brown staged a protest during the national anthem on October 7, raising his right fist during the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner.
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