EASTERN CONFERENCE
METROPOLITAN DIVISION
WASHINGTON CAPITALS
Coach: Barry Trotz.
2015-16 record: 56-18-8.
Key newcomers: C Lars Eller, RW Brett Connolly, C Zach Sanford.
Key departures: LW Jason Chimera, C Mike Richards, D Mike Weber, C Michael Latta.
Overview: Perhaps more than any other team, Washington’s success will be judged by its postseason performance.
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
Coach: Mike Sullivan.
2015-16 record: 48-26-8.
Key newcomer: G Mike Condon.
Key departures: G Jeff Zatkoff, D Ben Lovejoy, RW Beau Bennett.
Overview: Can roster stability translate to another Cup?