All eyes will be on Washington, Chicago and Pittsburgh as the Stanley Cup playoffs begin on Wednesday.
Is this Washington’s year to finish the job and win their first Cup?
Can Chicago add a fourth recent Cup to their already-full trophy case?
Can Pittsburgh become the league’s first repeat champion in nearly two decades?
It’s a long journey to the Finals and the road appears to be crowded with contenders. Here’s a look at the Stanley Cup playoffs:
Eastern Conference
For the second consecutive season, Washington captured the Presidents’ Trophy with the most points.