Hockey Digest's predicted order of finish: once the season finally begins, we believe San Jose will eventually face off against high-powered Ottawa for the Stanley Cup. We examine all 30 teams in this special section
Barry WilnerEastern Conference
Atlantic Division
1. Philadelphia Flyers *
2. New Jersey Devils *
3. New York Islanders *
4. New York Rangers
5. Pittsburgh Penguins
Northeast Division
1. Ottawa Senators *
2. Boston Bruins *
3. Toronto Maple Leafs *
4. Buffalo Sabres
5. Montreal Canadiens
Southeast Division
1. Tampa Bay Lightning *
2. Atlanta Thrashers *
3. Florida Panthers
4. Washington Capitals
5. Carolina Hurricanes
Western Conference
Central Division
1. Nashville Predators *
2. Detroit Red Wings *
3. St. Louis Blues *
4. Chicago Blackhawks
5. Columbus Blue Jackets
Northwest Division
1. Colorado Avalanche *
2. Vancouver Canucks *
3. Minnesota Wild *
4. Calgary Flames
5. Edmonton Oilers
Pacific Division
1. San Jose Sharks *
2. Dallas Stars *
3. Los Angeles Kings
4. Anaheim Mighty Ducks
5. Phoenix Coyotes
* Indicates playoff team
Eastern Conference Finals Ottawa over Tampa Bay
Western Conference Finals San Jose over Colorado
Stanley Cup Finals San Jose over Ottawa
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