A deep dive into the Atlantic Division’s pre-season outlook concludes as analyst Adam Proteau shares his final predictions for the NHL’s Eastern Conference. The breakdown examines which teams are poised for strong performances and where surprises might emerge. Fans of competitive hockey will find insights into the division’s shifting dynamics and key factors that could determine playoff contention. Proteau’s projections offer a snapshot of how the Atlantic could shape up before the season kicks off.

This week, The Hockey News' Adam Proteau has been revealing his pre-season predictions for each NHL division – and in this file, we're wrapping up the series by predicting how the Atlantic Division will play out.