Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Washington Capitals are the hottest team in hockey. Point blank. In a battle for first place in the East Divison, the Caps had a dismal first period but dominated the last two periods in a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders. It was their sixth straight win and the Caps have won 10 of their last 11.
The first period was scoreless and the Caps were lucky to keep it that way as it seemed like they were chasing the Islanders. The Islanders outshot the Caps 11-7.