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How Will the Rangers Fare in the Metro? Who wins the Cup?

By Marvin Azrak

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 29: The New York Rangers celebrate a second period goal by Vladimir Tarasenko #91 against the New Jersey Devils in Game Six of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 29, 2023 in New York, New York. The Rangers defeated the Devils 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 29: The New York Rangers celebrate a second period goal by Vladimir Tarasenko #91 against the New Jersey Devils in Game Six of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 29, 2023 in New York, New York. The Rangers defeated the Devils 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Get ready to witness the ice crack, the pucks fly, and the rivalries ignite! The NHL season is back, and our crystal ball is warmed up to give you a sneak peek into the thrilling showdowns, jaw-dropping goals, and playoff battles of the Metropolitan Division. So, grab your jerseys because hockey fever is about to hit hard!

Lace up your skates and sharpen those sticks because the NHL season is about to kick off, and we’re ready to take a shot at predicting what’s in store for the Metropolitan Division.

Before diving into our hockey crystal ball, remember that predicting hockey can be as unpredictable as a puck bouncing off the boards!

Eastern Conference teams collectively combined for 1,491 points last season, averaging about 93 points per team. Let’s focus our spotlight on the Metropolitan Division, where the teams combined for 730 points last season, giving them an average of 91 points per team. That’s a lot of hockey action to break down, so let’s start!

My predictions for the upcoming NHL season are based on recent team history, player stats, offseason moves, and some intuition. However, I’m keeping it fair and unbiased. We look deeply at each team’s strengths and weaknesses, considering player health and teamwork. As we journey through these predictions, Rangers fans, here’s a little incentive: if you stick around until the end, a surprise might be waiting for you.

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