Washington Capitals: 3 way too early 2021 bold predictions

#1 The Caps will win the East division

There won’t be a Metropolitan Division this season with the new divisional realignment but that won’t stop the Caps from continuing their division winning streak. They’ve won the division for five straight seasons. That will continue for a sixth season in a row.

Let’s take a look at the new divisional realignments proposed by the NHL. There is rumors that the all Canadian division will fold and the teams that play there will play in the United States with the novel coronavirus issues.

Let’s assume the Canadian division stays. The Canada Division: Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, and Winnipeg Jets.

The East Division: Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and your Washington Capitals.

Central Division: Carolina Hurricanes (Thank God), Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Finally, the West Division: Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, and Vegas Golden Knights.

Out of all the teams in the East, the toughest competition for the Caps will be the Penguins, Bruins and Flyers. Those are our top 3 bold predictions, what are yours? Let us know in the comments!