As we close in on the 2017-18 NHL season, it's a good time to look back at last year's numbers to see what we can learn about the direction each team could take this season.
What do the stats tell us about the impact will offseason additions, coaching changes and young players make? Let's have a look:
Metropolitan Division
2016-17 record: 55-19-8
Key stat: 48 goals between the departed Marcus Johansson and Justin Williams
Washington isn't done being a contender yet, but the road to getting Alex Ovechkin a Stanley Cup won't be any easier after trading Johansson to New Jersey and losing Williams to free agency.