Our weekly temperature-taking of the mainstream media's opinions on the Washington Capitals
| 1 | 1 | The Washington Capitals got off to one of the best first-halves of the season we have ever seen in the NHL. The key to the second half of their season will be to stay healthy and maybe look to bolster their defense, especially since Brooks Orpik’s status is up in the air. (February 1) |
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