Tampa Bay at New York

The home team has won five of the last six meetings between these outstanding teams. Tampa Bay had only eight home losses last season, tied for the second-fewest in the NHL, but they were less dominant on the road at 24-15-2. They may be taking a step down, too, as the Lightning is the third-oldest team in the league. Up against the cap in the offseason, Tampa Bay left winger Ondrej Palat was let go and they traded veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh. New York is loaded everywhere after a season where they ranked second defensively in goals allowed, and No. 1 in save percentage in front of Vezina Trophy winner Igor Shesterkin. The offense was Top 10 in shooting percentage and fourth on the power play. The Rangers are on a 27-10-4 run at home and are 4-1 at home against Tampa Bay. Play New York.