With the conclusion of the 2015-16 NHL regular season on Sunday, the 16-team field for the playoffs is already known. All that's left to determine is each team's road to the Stanley Cup.
The Philadelphia Flyers claimed the final playoff spot Saturday with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Their reward for advancing to the postseason will be a first-round matchup with the top-seeded Washington Capitals.
The puck is set to drop for the playoffs on April 13, with the full schedule to come Sunday. NBC will be the flagship channel for postseason hockey, with games streamed on NBC Sports Live Extra and carried on NBC's family of channels, including USA and NBC Sports Network.
Below are predictions for two teams that harbor hopes of lifting the Stanley Cup in June.
Predictions
Washington Capitals Will Break Their 2nd-Round Hex but Fail to Lift Stanley Cup
The San Jose Sharks set the bar when it comes to choking in the postseason, but the Capitals are a close second.
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Article written by Joseph Zucker