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Following up a run to the Stanley Cup Final is never really easy, but it seemed like an especially big challenge for the Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights. After all, the Capitals partied enough to kill a small town’s worth of brain cells, while the Golden Knights went on the sort of run we’ve never really seen for a contemporary expansion team in professional sports. With that, the Capitals regained what almost feels like their rightful place atop the Metropolitan Division by way of nabbing 29 points in 23 games. Continue to Article

November 25, 2018 2:23:pm EST

Pittsburgh forward Jake Guentzel couldn't find the back of the net for several games during the Penguins' recent slump. Now that the Penguins are starting to hit stride, Guentzel is starting to fill the net. Guentzel scored his first career regular-season hat trick and the Penguins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Saturday night. Continue to Article

November 24, 2018 11:10:pm EST

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said Friday that he expects restricted free agent forward William Nylander to sign with the team ahead of the Dec. 1 deadline for him to be allowed to play this season. "I'm confident, hopeful," Babcock said. ... So I'm betting on that." The comments were made before Toronto lost 4-2 at the Columbus Blue Jackets Friday night. Continue to Article

November 24, 2018 11:42:am EST

The Columbus Blue Jackets have developed a solid regional and Metropolitan Division rivalry with the Pittsburgh Penguins in recent seasons. Columbus (13-7-3) beat Toronto 4-2 Friday to avenge a 4-2 loss Monday in the first game of a home-and-home set against the Maple Leafs and keep a hold on the top spot in the Metropolitan. The Blue Jackets were on a 5-0-2 run before the two games against the Maple Leafs. Continue to Article

November 23, 2018 11:31:pm EST