The two best teams in the East, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals, will clash in the 2nd round. Here are 10 big factors to determine which team will move on.
How will the series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals play out? Well, a lot of fun for a neutral observer, I'm sure, but very stressful for partisan fans. That aside, here are 10 big keys that will determine the winner.
#1: Health
Health always matters in the NHL playoffs, and both the Pens and Caps are in reasonably good shape this time of year.