Our weekly temperature-taking of the mainstream media’s opinions on the Washington Capitals:
Outlet | This Week | Last Week | What They’re Saying |
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11 | 4 | Power play problems are vexing the Capitals, who have 10 of next 15 on the road. | |
7 | 5 | Keep an eye on Mass. native John Carlson with the Caps, as he’s really beginning to make some noise. | |
12 | 6 | It’s possible that Bruce Boudreau’s job was spared by the Winter Classic. How much longer can this mediocre be allowed to last? | |
6 | 5 | Owner Ted Leonsis once again blogged about his displeasure with the team, and the Capitals responded with a comeback win over the Senators on Sunday. | |
7 | 9 |
Okay, Alex, you got us. Funny. Now wake up. | |
8 | 6 | An inept power play in Week 15 almost knocked the Caps out of the top 10. Washington failed to score any extra-man goals on 10 attempts in its three losses last week, which included an 0-for-5 performance against Florida on Jan. 11. |
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8 | 5 | Almost unthinkable that Alex Ovechkin is on pace for only three power play goals | |
7 | 4 | Capitals have scored three goals or fewer in 10 straight games. Alexander Ovechkin remains a puzzle at 15 goals and 45 points in 44 games. | |
– | 5 | Pending. | |
5 | 6 | The Caps score three third-period goals to beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 and snap a three-game losing streak. | |
14 | 6 | Scott Cullen is handing out his midseason fantasy awards:
Hart: Alexander Ovechkin |
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5 | 3 | Caps still searching for defensive identity. |
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