NHL Power Rankings Week One: Capitals, Lightning, Predators, And Ducks Are Favorites
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#1 – Tampa Bay Lightning
STRENGTHS: They have an extremely impressive forward group and defensemen.
WEAKNESSES: Can Ben Bishop take this team to a Stanley Cup?
OUTLOOK: They’re the best team in the NHL on paper.
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