Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Washington Capitals got off to a good start despite facing some adversity with key players either injured or on COVID-19 protocol. Still, if you told me they would be 6-1-3 entering tonight’s contest against the New York Rangers, I would gladly take it. They had a nearly perfect January, granted their lone regulation loss came on the first of February.
The scary part is despite this start, both fans and those who cover the team are still wondering when the Caps will play their best game, their most complete 60 minute effort.