2018 NHL Metropolitan Division Preview

Is Metro the Battle of Pennsylvania?

Our 2018 NHL Metropolitan Division Preview hub page offers quick information about each team as well as the projected standings. Links to each club’s full 2018-2019 preview providing complete analysis of each Metropolitan Division team are included as well. Use this page as a quick reference to get a solid sense of each team. Our team pages offer full, in-depth reviews of every aspect of each team. Use these previews through the season as handy reference guides.

2017-2018 Metropolitan Division Season

The 2017-2018 season saw a tight playoff race in the Metropolitan Division. The top team in the Metro, and the eventual Stanley Cup Champion, was the Washington Capitals (49-26-7, 105 points). The Pittsburgh Penguins (47-29-6, 100 points) were the only other team in the division to finish with at least 100 points. The Philadelphia Flyers (42-26-14, 98 points), Columbus Blue Jackets (45-30-7, 97 points), and New Jersey Devils (44-29-9, 97 points) all grabbed playoff spots as well. The Carolina Hurricanes (36-35-11, 83 points), New York Islanders(35-37-10, 80 points), and New York Rangers (34-39-9, 77 points) all missed the postseason..

2018 NHL Metropolitan Division Preview: Teams

This section of our 2018 NHL Metropolitan Division preview will provide general positives and negatives of each Metropolitan Division team as they head into the upcoming season. Make sure to look at the most up to date matchup information before placing any NHL bets.

Carolina Hurricanes

Columbus Blue Jackets

New Jersey Devils

New York Islanders

New York Rangers

Philadelphia Flyers

Pittsburgh Penguins

Washington Capitals

Projected Standings

  1. Pittsburgh Penguins-105 points
  2. Philadelphia Flyers-102 points
  3. Columbus Blue Jackets-101 points
  4. Washington Capitals-99 points (1st Eastern Conference wild card)
  5. Carolina Hurricanes-88 points
  6. New Jersey Devils-87 points
  7. NY Rangers-75 points
  8. New York Islanders-74 points

Final Thoughts: 2018 NHL Metropolitan Division Preview

Our 2018 NHL Metropolitan Division preview finds that the division looks very similar to last season. The Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, and Columbus Blue Jackets all look to be playoff caliber teams. The New York Rangers are hitting the rebuild button, while the New York Islanders will likely have trouble filling the void left by franchise centerman, John Tavares’ departure.

For the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils to vie for playoff spots they will need to figure out their scoring depth and will likely be out of the postseason if this area of their games are not solidified this year. Make sure to check with Betting Brain for NHL news, free picks, and to receive any information useful to NHL bettors.

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