Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Capitals go to Western Canada in search of consistency (Yahoo Sports)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, tapes his stick on the bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against New York Rangers, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Washington. The Rangers won 4-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The simple thing the Washington Capitals want to get out of their four-game Western Canadian road trip doesn't tell the whole story. Player after player said the Capitals are looking for a perfect eight points out of games at the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets. Washington's 3-1-1 record through five games is nothing to shake a stick at, but they've had second-period lulls, defensive breakdowns and poor special teams play.


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