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Hurricanes Favored to Dominate Metropolitan Division Again

10/1/2025

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NHL.com writers predict the Carolina Hurricanes will win the Metropolitan Division again, with the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers receiving votes.
The Hurricanes finished second last season and reached the Eastern Conference Final.
The Capitals, despite last season's division title, received no votes this year.
In the Atlantic Division, five playoff teams last season; the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup.

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NHL.com writers predict the Carolina Hurricanes will win the Metropolitan Division again, with the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers receiving votes.
The Hurricanes finished second last season and reached the Eastern Conference Final.
The Capitals, despite last season's division title, received no votes this year.
In the Atlantic Division, five playoff teams last season; the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup.