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2016 NHL Award Predictions

By Jeff Henning

Jan 6, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Artemi Panarin (72) with the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Artemi Panarin (72) with the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 10, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) performs a curtain call after scoring his 500th career NHL goal against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) performs a curtain call after scoring his 500th career NHL goal against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports /

While other trophies may come with reasonable arguments, the President’s Trophy isn’t one of them.

With 67 points in the standings, the Washington Capitals lead all of the NHL.

While the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks round out the trio of teams that have amassed 60 points or more, it’s the Capitals that are the front runner to bring this trophy home to D.C.

While you could say that it’s only January and a lot can happen between now and April, this version of the Washington Capitals has the look and feel of the leagues best team.

Being a top regular season team is nothing out of the ordinary for Capitals fans, and most will tell that the team’s success is measured by what they do in the postseason, it’s still an honor to take home the President’s Trophy.

Contenders: Dallas Stars, Chicago Blackhawks

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