The postseason Thunderdome is about to open its gate. Which team will emerge as the 2025 Stanley Cup champion?

The expectation, of course, is that Chris Kreider will be traded this summer, 13 years after he made his debut during the 2012 playoffs.

Mika Zibanejad scored twice and Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 on Thursday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.