Our weekly temperature-taking of the mainstream media's opinions on the Washington Capitals
| 1 | 1 | Big picture The Caps continue to run away with the overall NHL standings, boasting a 12-point lead on the two Western clubs tied for second overall. Additionally, they own two games in hand on both of them. Still, it wasn't the team's best week of the season, as Washington faced a stiff test on its California road trip, needing the shootout to beat Anaheim and losing in overtime and regulation, respectively, to Los Angeles and San Jose. |