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Metropolitan Division

Predicting the Metropolitan Division’s Top 3 Teams for 2025-26

Sylvie McCarthy | September 8, 2025

Hockey season is about to be back in full swing, and the playoff conversations will soon follow. The Metropolitan Division will not be very strong this season, but who will…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Season Previews, Washington Capitals

Ranking the Rangers’ Toughest Metropolitan Opponents This Season

Anthony Russo | September 3, 2025

Not too long ago, the Metropolitan Division was considered arguably the strongest in the NHL, with the Pittsburgh Penguins led by Sidney Crosby and the emerging Carolina Hurricanes at the…

Categories New York Rangers, Season Previews

NHL’s Metropolitan Division Is Weakest It’s Been in Years Entering 2025-26

Alex Chauvancy | August 23, 2025

The Metropolitan Division used to be the NHL’s crown jewel, but that has changed in recent years. It’s now arguably the league’s weakest, and though some teams did improve this…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Season Previews, Washington Capitals

Predicting the Rangers’ Place in the Metro Division in 2025-26

Nicholas Seitz | August 4, 2025

Heading into last season, the Rangers were expected to finish top three in the Metropolitan Division. But a bevy of problems ultimately led to them becoming one of the most…

Categories New York Rangers, Previews and Predictions

Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Metropolitan Division

Justin Giampietro | July 25, 2025

This is the third edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26, with the Atlantic Division covered here and the Central Division covered here. Next up is…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Season Previews, Washington Capitals

How the NHL’s Metropolitan Division Became the Worst

Mike Fink | July 22, 2025

The last time a team from the Metropolitan Division won the Stanley Cup title or even won the Eastern Conference was in 2018. That was when the Washington Capitals had…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Column, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals

Reviewing the Metropolitan Division Teams’ 2024-25 Seasons & Previewing the Offseason

Sylvie McCarthy | May 19, 2025

The Carolina Hurricanes are the last Metropolitan Division team remaining in the postseason, which means the other seven have begun their offseason journeys. For some teams, that means new head…

Categories New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins

Early Season Overreactions for the Blue Jackets

Jonathon Robson | October 26, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets have only played six games this season and currently sit at a 3-3 record. In spite of the many injuries already plaguing the roster, they have…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Previews and Predictions

Projecting the Penguins Position in the Metropolitan Division in 2024-25

Sylvie McCarthy | September 9, 2024

With NHL preseason beginning later this month, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the rest of the Metropolitan Division are getting ready for another season. Most of the big offseason moves have…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Season Previews

How the Flyers Stack Up Against the Metropolitan Division in 2024-25

Justin Giampietro | August 13, 2024

As the Philadelphia Flyers approach the end of their offseason and the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign, let’s scout the competition in the Metropolitan Division. Where do they stand? Carolina…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Season Previews

Rangers’ Strong Start Has Them Poised To Win Metro Division

Lucas Standel | November 21, 2023

The New York Rangers have had the best start to the season of any team in the Metropolitan Division. They currently have a 12-3-1 record and are 8-1-1 over their…

Categories New York Rangers

Flyers’ Lineup vs. Metro Division in 2023-24

Justin Giampietro | September 11, 2023

The Philadelphia Flyers are set to kick off their season in just a month, and they will look to be a competitive hockey team this season. While they don’t necessarily…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Season Previews
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