Lofty aspirations for healthy Caps

There is no doubt about the Washington Capitals' ultimate goal this season: It begins and ends with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman handing the Stanley Cup to captain Chris Clark. Along the way, there are other goals for the Caps to cross off their checklist, including capturing a third consecutive Southeast Division title and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. As the season moves into its second month, the Caps have put themselves in position to challenge for the top spot in the East and could make a move in November. "We want to be in that race," coach ... Email </a