After a brief moment of panic during a two-game losing streak, the Washington Capitals have found their footing again. At 6-2-1 they have displayed, at different times, the ability to dominate all three facets of the game.
Braden Holtby and Philipp Grubauer have been excellent in net, while the blue liners have looked strong a majority of the time as well. As usual, there is an offensive standout for the Capitals, but it isn’t who most would’ve predicted.
Marcus Johansson, the 26-year-old Swede has not only been one of the hottest Capitals, but one of the league’s top performers in the opening weeks of the season.