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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates in the second period against Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Savard (58) on April 15, 2018, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Washington Capitals 5-4 in overtime to take a two games to 0 lead. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Stanley Cup Final Roundtable: MVP Picks and Golden Knights Feelings

Who will win the Conn Smythe? How do we feel about the Vegas Golden Knights...

Who will win the Conn Smythe? How do we feel about the Vegas Golden Knights? What are our favorite stress foods? Here's what SI's NHL staff expects out of the Stanley Cup Final.

by The SI Staff

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From College Hockey to Vegas, the Journey of Haula and Schmidt Could Include the Stanley Cup

Former Minnesota Gophers and junior-year roommates Erik Haula and Nate Schmidt reunited in Las Vegas last year. Now they are four wins away from winning the Stanley Cup together.

by Alex Prewitt

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Cup Preview: Top Storylines to Watch for in the Final

The Stanley Cup Final is filled with intiguing storylines, including a pair of veteran goalies, an opportunity for first-time Cup winners and a general manager who has built both teams.

by The SI Staff

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Capitals, Golden Knights Each Eyeing First Stanley Cup Title

The Washington Capitals have a chance to end some long-lingering struggles, while the Vegas Golden Knights are looking to add a cherry on top of their incredible inaugural season.

by Michael Blinn

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Stanley Cup: Capitals Are the Real Team of Destiny

The Vegas Golden Knights have defied all expectations in reaching the Stanley Cup Final. However, the Washington Capitals are built for this matchup and have been the real team of destiny in the playoffs.

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How Significant Would a Golden Knights Stanley Cup Title Be?

The Vegas Golden Knights have clinched their place in this year's Stanley Cup Final. With this being their inaugural season, where would a title stack up against the best sports stories in history?

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After a Disappointing Career Start, Brett Connolly Redeems Himself as a Capital

Brett Connolly feels he has found his 'home' with the Capitals as he faces his former team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

by Alex Prewitt

Washington Capitals v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven

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Ovechkin Slays Demons on First Trip to Stanley Cup Final

It's a journey 14 years in the making for Alex Ovechkin as he ended Washington's 20-year final drought.

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Lightning Disappointed, but Don't Feel Like Playoff Failures

After compiling the best record in the Eastern Conference during the regular season and rebounding throughout the playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning truly believed this was their year.

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Cup-Seeking Wild Unveil New GM Fenton: 'No Pressure, Paul'

The new general manager of the Minnesota Wild has been tasked with retooling a roster that has produced a consistent regular season winner but, more importantly, scant success in the playoffs.

Winnipeg Jets v Vegas Golden Knights - Game Four

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Vegas Golden Knights Stand Alone: A Brief History of NHL Expansion Teams

The Vegas Golden Knights are in a league of their own as they advance to the Stanley Cup Final.

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Young, and Talented, the Lightning Are Poised for Long-Term Success

The Tampa Bay Lightning have their sights set on the Stanley Cup, and with a nucleus of young talent and a wizard of a GM, they don't plan to take their eyes off it any time soon.

by Alex Prewitt

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Hockey Players Are the Next Frontier in Head Trauma Research

Researchers estimate that between 60% and 70% of hockey players whose brains have been tested at Boston University's brain bank were discovered to have CTE.

by Alex Prewitt

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Enter the Sin Bin: What It's Like to Be Sent to 'Adult Timeout' in the NHL

There are oh-so many reasons to love the NHL penalty box, a singular swath of sports real estate smaller than most walk-in closets. Only hockey punishes its miscreants so publicly.

by Alex Prewitt

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The Valley of Darkness

An unthinkable tragedy struck Humboldt when a bus crash killed 16 members of the Broncos junior hockey team. As the small city recovers, it doesn’t want to be defined by the crash; it wants to be defined by how its heartbroken community responds.

by Greg Bishop

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Five Best Fits for Mike Green in Free Agency

by FanSided

In early December, JT looked to be the runaway choice as the season's top rookie. Since then, however, he's skated smack into the proverbial wall. His goal against the Flyers on Tuesday broke an 18-game slump and was just his second marker of 2010. The pressure of living up to his first-overall selection, and trying to carry a team with so few offensive options, looks to have knocked Tavares out of Calder contention. But as Sidney Crosby noted, "He's only going to get better."

One Free Agent Every NHL Team Should Sign This Offseason

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Is Marian Hossa a Surefire Hall of Famer?

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Who the Hurricanes Need to Deal as Offseason Sellers

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