NHL experts on the Golden Knights' Cup chances, Ovi's goal total, must-watch rookies
Written by I Dig Sports
We are just days away from opening night of the 2023-24 NHL season on Oct. 10, featuring a tripleheader on ESPN and ESPN+: Nashville Predators-Tampa Bay Lightning (5:30 p.m. ET), Chicago Blackhawks-Pittsburgh Penguins (8 p.m. ET) and Seattle Kraken-Vegas Golden Knights (10:30 p.m. ET), the latter of which will include the Knights' Stanley Cup banner-raising ceremony.
But before the puck drops on live game action, we have some significant questions -- and a panel of writers to answer them. Let's dive in!
Jump ahead:
Most hyped non-Bedard rookies
Keys to the Knights' Cup defense
Who will be the first coach fired?
How many goals for Alex Ovechkin?
Under-the-radar awards picks
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