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The East is Wide Open
This the second season like Mark said in the Western Conference Preview. The Eastern Conference can go to anyone. No one in their right mind will count out Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Ottawa has struggled in the second half of the season but they were the runner ups last season. The injury bug has hit them with Daniel Alfredsson but teams can find a way to win with their best...
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