Every NHL team's fanbase has an opponent they love to hate, and many of the best rivalries go back decades. If one or both teams are in a down period and unproductive, the rivalry goes dormant and waits for another uprising.
The best rivalries—like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals—involve strong teams that are in the window of opportunity to win the Stanley Cup. In cases like the Capitals and Penguins, it helps that two generational talents represent each side and the intensity can be palpable between the two men and the respective organizations.
The ultimate rivalry is forged by playing several playoff series in a short span—say five or six years. Here are the top rivalries in the NHL for 2016-17.
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Ranking the NHL’s Best Rivalries in the 2016-17 Season
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