NHL Power Rankings: Eastern Conference Still Crowds Top 10
By George Clifford

No. 4: Washington Capitals
Previous: 6th
Season record: 13-6-2 (28 points)
Coming off a tough 4-2 loss at Toronto on Saturday night, the Washington Capitals still own third place in the ultra-competitive Metropolitan Division. Alex Ovechkin’s 12 goals ranks third in the NHL, while playmaking center Nicklas Backstrom leads the team with 20 points.
Goalie Braden Holtby has 10 wins and ranks in the top 10 in the Eastern Conference in both save percentage and goals-against average.
The Capitals are strong throughout the lineup and built to make a deep run in the playoffs.