from Kevin Allen of USA TODAY,

Here are teams we believe have a reasonable shot at taking down the Lightning in a playoff series:

Washington Capitals: Remember the swagger the Caps showed last season? The Capitals understand how to win it all, while the Lightning are still figuring it out. The Capitals don’t have three 40-goal scorers like the Lightning, but they boast a 51-goal scorer in Alex Ovechkin and seven 20-goal scorers. The teams have played three times since March 16: the Caps and Lightning each won one game in regulation, and the Lightning won the other 5-4 in overtime. This could be a wild series if they meet in the playoffs.

Boston Bruins: The Bruins’ consistency is their chief strength. They are the league’s No. 3 defensive team (2.59 goals per game) and their power play units are almost as dangerous as Tampa Bay’s group. Patrice Bergeron is a superstar two-way center and David Pastrnak gives the Bruins a scorer with the potential to match Kucherov goal-for-goal. Then there’s Brad Marchand, who can be the X-factor in any playoff series. His irritating presence can be disruptive to any opponent. Plus, he’s a gifted offensive player.

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