Author: Jace Evans / Source: USA TODAY
The quest to win the 2018-19 Stanley Cup begins Wednesday.
While the Tampa Bay Lightning are the favorites after leading the league with 128 points and tying a record with 62 wins, the NHL playoffs are sure to bring excitement and surprises.
Do the Washington Capitals have what it takes to repeat?
Could the Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs or Winnipeg Jets bring back a Cup to Canada? What about the Vegas Golden Knights? They finished third in the Pacific Division but nobody would be surprised if they reached the Stanley Cup for the second season in a row — and won.USA TODAY Sports’ NHL staff makes its Stanley Cup picks and selects its Conn Smythe winners.
Kevin Allen: Why the Lightning will win the Cup: The team’s incredible talent supply is only half of the story. This is a team that has learned how to win by losing some big games. In the last four years, the Lightning have lost two Game 7s in the conference final and lost in the…
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