'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek picks Stanley Cup winner

Game show legend shares take on postseason, love of hockey

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By NHL.com
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Who are the Washington Capitals?
They are the NHL team that will likely win the Stanley Cup this season, according to "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek.

The longtime game show host, born in Canada, discusses his love of hockey in a video posted on YouTube.
Watch: Jeopardy's Alex Trebek makes his Stanley Cup picks
Wearing a Montreal Canadiens sweater, Trebek said this could be the Capitals' year, but also mentions the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks as being in the mix.
In the video, Trebek said he grew up a Detroit Red Wings fan because of Gordie Howe, but switched allegiances to the Montreal Canadiens after Howe retired.
Talk about a daily double.

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