Like every other major sport in the world, hockey draws in a lot of new fan based on the play of its superstars. It’s fair to say that Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals have done more than their fair share to excite hockey fans over the past decade. The major difference between these two great stars is that Crosby has had his hands on the Stanley Cup, while Ovechkin has never really come close. The Capitals have been a great offensive power during the time that the big Russian has been there, but it has been their defensive frailties that have let them down time and again once the postseason gets underway. Coach Barry Trotz appears to have changed all of that, and the Caps now possess what is arguably the most balanced team in the league. They are the favorites to hoist the Stanley Cup this season, but in order to do so, they are going to have to get past a Penguins team that seems to be rounding into form at just the right time. This series has all the makings of a classic, and you can wager on it at our MyBookie.ag NHL Odds page.
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