The Metropolitan has been one of the toughest divisions in hockey, but with heavy hitters like Pittsburgh and Columbus struggling to make an impact and the Islanders’ fall from grace, the Metro is experiencing a bit of parity. The postseason isn’t out of reach for anyone yet, but Washington is challenging Carolina for the division crown — at least if Alex Ovechkin has anything to say about it.
Here’s how the Metro fared this week:
Carolina Hurricanes (11-2-0)
The Hurricanes had a historic start to their season, and the bunch of jerks haven’t cooled off yet.