"The Washington Capitals are right back in the thick of things due to a 6-game winning streak. That streak has allowed them to leapfrog the Carolina Hurricanes and claim first place in the Metropolitan Division. Washington is plying some of its best hockey over its last 10 games, coming in at a critical time before the start of the new year."
"A few players who have come up big over the past six games include youngster Ryan Leonard who has to goals and six assists for eight points, Connor McMichael, who has two goals and three assists for five points, and Alex Ovechkin who is on fire with four goals and five assists for nine points. Goaltender Logan Thompson has been a brick wall recently, compiling a 4-0 record while giving up only five goals."
The Washington Capitals have won six straight games and risen to first place in the Metropolitan Division. The team has gone 9-1-1 in its last 11 and has outscored opponents 98-69 over the past 10 games and 27-9 during the six-game streak. Washington’s defense limits opponents to 25.7 shots per game and 2.46 goals against per game. Key contributors include Ryan Leonard, Connor McMichael, Alex Ovechkin, and goaltenders Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren. The team faces a challenging five-game stretch and must address injuries to Nic Dowd and Pierre-Luc Dubois, with about $2.75 million in projected cap space.
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