On Tuesday night the Washington Capitals started their annual trip to Western Canada, a trip that has not always been kind to them. Facing a struggling Calgary Flames team (albeit one that made the playoffs last season, and had success against the Capitals), the Caps needed to get the road trip off to a good start; they did just that with a strong all-around performance en route to a comfortable victory.
But this early in the season we're just as worried with the "how" as the "what"... and the "how" on Tuesday night should inspire some confidence going forward.