The New York Rangers slipped and a hot Washington Capitals team has taken over in first place of the Metropolitan Division. Meanwhile, the middle and bottom parts get tighter. Learn about the week that was and week that will be in this week's division snapshot.
Tight races mean any slips can cause a tear in the action. After being the hottest team in hockey, the New York Rangers got undone and won only one of their four games last week. The opportunity was taken by the new hottest team in hockey that isn't Boston: the Washington Capitals. They swept their week as part of a five-game winning streak and they are now in first in the Metropolitan Division.