WASHINGTON CAPITALS: The Capitals are on an incredible winning streak right now despite a slow start. Alex Ovechkin has only scored 5 goals and the power play has been a struggle. Yet, the team has won 4 straight and 8 of their last 10 games, climbing to second place in the Metropolitan Division.
The Capitals’ success can be attributed to strong goaltending, timely scoring, and excellent penalty-killing. Washington’s PK has been perfect, going 23 for 23 recently. They have not allowed a power-play goal since October 24.
According to goalkeeper Charlie Lindgren, the penalty killers have made it difficult for opponents to score. The Capitals are also one of the least penalized teams in hockey.
Despite their offensive struggles, the reliable goaltending, and penalty-killing have been crucial. Players like T.J. Oshie believe that with some adjustments, the Capitals can turn their power play from a weakness to a strength.
The absence of Nicklas Backstrom on the power play has made a significant impact, but the Capitals remain optimistic about their potential. They feel there’s a lot more room for improvement and are committed to sustaining their success throughout the season.
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