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Why Caps Fans Shouldn’t Panic

Found February 14, 2013 on Blog So Hard Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
TEAMS: Washington Capitals
Don’t Break Out The Panic Button Just Yet In a shortened NHL season, the Washington Capitals and their fans have had little to remain positive about.  While the Caps remain tied for last in the NHL in points (New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche each have 9 as well) they are just 6 points out of the lead of the Southeast Division.  Their play over the course of 13 games so far this season has been nothing to write home about, and neither has their division outside of Carolina.  The Caps are fortunate to be benefitting from the division’s play but they know they must turn it on quickly. A team that has deservedly had high expectations in recent years has disappointed.  Until recently. The Capitals are on a two-game win streak.  Can it be considered a streak if there are only two?  Simply  put… yes, because they haven’t sniffed one until these last two games, beating the Florida Panthers in a home and home series, 5-0 and 5-4, respectively.  After their first win against Buffalo...
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