NHL Power Rankings: Eastern Conference Continues Dominance
By Mario Tirabassi

No. 7: Washington Capitals
Last Week: 4th
Record: 14-7-3 (31 points)
Until Tuesday night, Washington was riding a rare, three-game losing streak. The Capitals still currently hold a wild card spot in the contentious Eastern Conference. But they have gone 5-3-2 over their last 10 and still have Alex Ovechkin, so they will manage.