It’s that time of year again. The NHL’s second season is less than a month away, and the Caps have more or less punched a ticket to take their best crack at another frozen moment of hockey immortality.
Not only are the Capitals a shoo-in to make the playoffs, but they also truly look the part of a contender. They score five-on-five goals at the fastest clip in the League, while sitting in the middle of the pack when it comes to allowing them. They have the second-most effective power play in the NHL, and a top-10 penalty kill to boot.