Caps have won three in a row and are 7-1-2 over their last 10 games. They really look like they are hitting their stride as we near the mid way point of the season. Interesting because I was listening to Brooks Laich early in the year when they were playing some inconsistent hockey and he said that everyone was still getting used to Trotz and the system and Trotz was getting used the players and the rights lines and that you would have to wait until game 20 or 25 to really see if it was coming together. Like clockwork, they hit that 20-25 game mark and have been playing much better hockey. I suppose things are starting to connect and gel for this team.
As good as they have been playing, the teams around them are playing equally as well (Penguins, Islanders, and Rangers). Every time we get a win, seems like these other teams are also winning so there is no change in the standings. Tonight is a good matchup as the Caps visit the Rangers. Both teams are playing well. Caps are coming off of a win last night and had to pack up and quickly head up to NY for the game tonight so will be interesting to see how they play. A Caps loss will push the Rangers into third place. A Caps win creates a bit of separation between the two teams. I like the way the Caps are playing and I like that they all seem to care about the results on the ice so I expect another good game from them. Puck drops at 7 pm. Should be fun.
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