Our weekly temperature-taking of the mainstream media's opinions on the Washington Capitals
| 1 | 2 | Big picture The Washington Capitals have a three-point lead on Chicago for the Presidents' Trophy and also enjoy the advantage of having four games in hand. They're in a good position to finish first overall in the league when all is said and done. The East is basically a given at this point, as Washington sits 12 points ahead of the second-place Florida Panthers. By the numbers Washington's power play is clicking at 27. |