Outlook: Tampa Bay is in the East final for the third time in four seasons. Tampa Bay's fine two-way defense corps is led by Victor Hedman, a Norris Trophy finalist. The line of Ondrej Palat, Brayden Point and Tyler Johnson excelled against Boston, and Kucherov is always dangerous. Vezina Trophy finalist Andrei Vasilevskiy (2.20, .927) has been solid. Less was expected of the Capitals than in previous seasons, but they've achieved more after retooling and not finishing first overall.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 11, 2018 06:00 UTC