By Zane Miller

Here are my 2024-25 NHL predictions for the regular season (playoff teams in italics):

Eastern Conf. Atlantic Division

Tampa Bay Lightning

Boston Bruins

Florida Panthers

Detroit Red Wings

Toronto Maple Leafs

Ottawa Senators

Buffalo Sabres

Montreal Canadiens

Eastern Conf. Metropolitan Division

New York Islanders

New Jersey Devils

New York Rangers

Washington Capitals

Carolina Hurricanes

Pittsburgh Penguins

Philadelphia Flyers

Columbus Blue Jackets

Western Conf. Central Division

Dallas Stars

Nashville Predators

Colorado Avalanche

St. Louis Blues

Winnipeg Jets

Utah HC

Minnesota Wild

Chicago Blackhawks

Western Conf. Pacific Division

Los Angeles Kings

Vancouver Canucks

Edmonton Oilers

Calgary Flames

Seattle Kraken

Vegas Golden Knights

San Jose Sharks

Anaheim Ducks

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