Monday, December 12, 2016

Metropolitan teams flexing their muscles as best in NHL (Yahoo Sports)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Cam Atkinson, left, celebrates his goal against New York Islanders' Jaroslav Halak, of Slovakia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Justin Williams knows from missing the playoffs twice with defending Stanley Cup champions just how difficult it is to make it to the postseason, which is why the Metropolitan Division standings have his full attention. ''I see our division, I see everyone winning,'' the Washington Capitals right winger said. Since Dec. 3, Metro teams are an astounding 28-7-3, led by the Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, red-hot Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets, and streaking Capitals.


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