Washington Capitals: A look at the final six games

And then there were six. Six games for the Washington Capitals until the Stanley Cup playoffs which they clinched for the seventh consecutive season. 

These six games are packed with playoff teams and pesky teams on the outside looking in. They are opponents Washington shouldn’t overlook despite what their record says. The pesky teams will want to interfere the East standings and play spoilers to anyone wanting the high seeds.

We don’t know when Alex Ovechkin will return to the lineup but he did rotate in rushes at morning skate today at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Nevertheless, we need these wins coming up.

vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Despite Ovechkin and John Carlson taking the ice for both the optional practice yesterday and the morning skate today, head coach Peter Laviolette didn’t commit to whether or not they are playing. Both have lower body injuries and are day to day.

“We’ve got decisions to make,” said Laviolette.

Whether or not Ovi and Carly are in, it’s still a big game. With both teams tied at 69 points (nice), first place in the MassMutual East Division will be on the line.

The Caps are coming off an overtime defeat to the Penguins and will be looking for revenge on Saturday night.