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Capitals and Golden Knights are unlikely Stanley Cup rivals with unique connections

SportsPulse: We have the makings of a great Stanley Cup Final on our hands and USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Allen breaks it all down. USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Capitals against the Vegas Golden Knights for the Stanley Cup. What were the odds last October that these two teams would meet in the Final, each vying for their first Cup? A team with a history of poor playoff performances vs. an expansion team. Talk about an unlikely pairing.

But there are connections between Washington and Las Vegas.