Teams To Watch For After The All-Star Break

With the NHL regular season back in swing after the All-Star break, let's take a look at the teams to watch for as the Stanley Cup playoffs loom.

• Vegas Golden Knights: With a new coach in tow, the Golden Knights are searching for answers. Vegas is stuck in the middle of a long road trip and are in the middle of a tight race in the Pacific. With little cap space to maneuver, can the Golden Knights live up to its Stanley Cup expectations before it's too late?
  
• Arizona Coyotes: Speaking of the Pacific division, the Arizona Coyotes seem to have everything in place for playoff contention. Losing four straight isn't a way to fight for a playoff spot, but the team is young. With so much depth at center, can the Coyotes pull through and make the playoffs?
  
• Florida Panthers: Winners of six straight, the Florida Panthers are finally playing good hockey. With Joel Quenneville leading a young cast once again, the Panthers look like a dark horse contender. Could Sergei Bobrovsky add to the charge?
  
• Columbus Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets were supposed to be a rebuilding team this season. However, Columbus has made like Florida and have won six straight, catapulting themselves into the playoff picture. Can John Tortorella get his squad to score more goals?
  
• Vancouver Canucks: Believe it or not, the Canucks are in first place in the Pacific. Long gone are the Sedin twins, with Elias Pettersson (52 points, 21 goals) stepping in nicely. Is this the season the Canucks finally win it all?