Now that the trading deadline has come and went, and the Penguins improved their defense by pulling a fast one on the Philadelphia Flyers, this season if finally coming down the front stretch. Wouldn't you know it, the Metro is still tight as ever, and impressive as it's been all season long. The Capitals are on a roll, they have now win 15 in a row at the Verizon Center. Dallas will be the next one up to see if they can put an end to that streak Monday night.
Speaking of home wins, the Penguins have an impressive record of 26-4-3 in the first year of the "PPG Paints Arena", only outdone - in wins, not points thanks to OTL - in the NHL by the aforementioned Capitals who have just won 15 in a row.