Six regulation losses in thirty-five games played. That’s pretty impressive. The Washington Capitals lead in the NHL in points and could be well on their way to another Presidents’ Trophy.
Out of their six regulation losses two have come in the last week and a half. Both of those losses came against the same team, the Columbus Blue Jackets. Since the start of last season the Capitals are 1-4-1 against the Jackets. The Blue Jackets, while playing better than most assumed, aren’t a very good team and are likely not playoff bound.
Yet the Capitals have had issues with this side.