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Atlantic Division (projected order of finish and records; points)
Pittsburgh Penguins (50-25-7; 107)
ThereÆs always expected to be somewhat of a letdown after a championship, but the Penguins come into this season with essentially the same team that took home the Stanley Cup this past season.
The excellent core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and young Marc-Andre Fleury in net remains, as does much of the supporting cast that led Pittsburgh to the promised land last season.
It is highly doubtful that the Pens will go through the same miserable dry spell that they did last season, as they will be legitimate contenders for a repeat.
Philadelphia Flyers (46-28-8; 100)
One of the most consistent teams year after year, the Flyers have built themselves u ...
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