The 17-18 NHL regular season starts this week with the Penguins having won the past two Stanley Cups.
- Penguins – Jake Guentzel will complement Sidney Crosby on their way to a “three-peat.”
- Oilers – Top MVP candidate Connor McDavid will lead the way.
- Lightning – Improved power-play will aid the Bolts.
- Blackhawks – Higher expectations for Patrick Kane this season.
- Wild – Nino Niederreiter will provide the punch needed in Minnesota.
- Maple Leafs – Improved goaltending for the Leafs.
- Capitals – Andre Burakovsky will have to be reckoned with this season.
- Predators – Kevin Fiala will lead the way in Nashville.
- Ducks – Richard Rakell will shine in Anaheim.
- Stars – Jamie Benn will be the star in Dallas.
- Canadians
- Rangers
- Kings
- Sharks
- Blue Jackets
- Senators
- Blues
- Bruins
- Flames
- Islanders
- Panthers
- Flyers
- Sabres
- Jets
- Hurricanes
- Avalanche
- Devils
- Red Wings
- Canucks
- Coyotes
- Golden Knights
Stanley Cup – The Penguins will defeat the Oilers, 4 games to 2.