NHL 2013-14 Eastern Conference Preseason Power Rankings

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Brian Cazeneuve | Sep 25, 2013

NHL 2013-14 Eastern Conference Preseason Power Rankings /

Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals will face much stiffer competition in the new Metropolitan Division. — Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals will face much stiffer competition in the new Metropolitan Division :: Greg Fiume/Getty Images

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Published Sep 25, 2013

BRIAN CAZENEUVE

Brian Cazeneuve has covered Olympic sports extensively for many years with SI and SI.com.