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The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are approaching and several teams have separated themselves as legitimate championship contenders. The Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, and Tampa Bay Lightning remain the teams to beat.
Western Conference
Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are favored to repeat after their recent Stanley Cup victory. The Edmonton Oilers with Connor McDavid also look like a formidable force.
Eastern Conference
The Boston Bruins have built a complete team capable of winning it all. Their defensive depth combined with lethal forwards makes them the most complete team in the East.