To be the man, you have to beat the man. When it comes to lifting 35 pounds of silver and being named Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes get the first shot at the current defending champs. While most hockey fans are considering it an easy win for the Washington Capitals, there is a lot to consider when it comes to the challenging team.
Everyone knows how dangerous the Washington Capitals are. They have the season leading goal-scorer in the form of Alex Ovechkin. They rank fifth overall in goal scoring this year, second overall in the east.