The Islanders’ Next Opponent is... [Capitals-Hurricanes Game 7 thread]

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images Will it be an old friend, or an old foe?The New York Islanders have been awaiting their next opponent for what feels like an ungodly, longer-than-All-Star-plus-bye-break length of time.

Their next opponent will finally resolve itself tonight.

Here’s a thread for watching and talking up Game 7 between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes, who get going at 7:30 p.m. EDT in D.C.

Oh, and by the way, do you have a preference? Here’s a poll, you can discuss your reasons in comments.