Greg Wyshynski, senior writer: The Capitals and Jets are in two very different places in their lifespans as championship contenders. Look no further than their respective goal-scoring virtuosos: Alex Ovechkin, 32, has 97 Stanley Cup playoff games to his credit. Patrik Laine, 19, has never played in the NHL postseason. Sure, they've both appeared in the same number of championship games, which is none of them. But the Jets are clearly a team building toward a title with a young core, while the Capitals are using an industrial-strength tire jack to keep their Stanley Cup window open.
Which team will go further in the playoffs, the Capitals or Jets?
