The Washington Capitals look unbeatable and are beginning to run away with a loaded Metropolitan Division, with a seven-point lead on Columbus and Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, last year's Stanley Cup finalist, the San Jose Sharks, are starting to make their move too.
Washington had a perfect weekend, with a win Saturday afternoon at Montreal and then a smoke job of Los Angeles at home on Sunday. The only thing that can slow these guys down before the playoffs is boredom.
The impressive Wild wrap up their Western Canadian road trip on Tuesday at Winnipeg and then open up an eight-game home stand, a chance to put some real distance over Chicago for the Central Division lead.