New York Islanders Rank Low in Metro Power Ranking

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Oct 15, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) skates with the puck past New York Islanders right wing Ryan Strome (18) in the third period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington Capitals

Record Over Last 10: 2-0-1

The poet William Frederick Durst famously said: ” Keep on rollin’ babeh. You know what time it is.” A master of the English language.

And the Washington Capitals justs keep on rolling. Picking up five out of a potential six points from their opening three games. This is the well-oiled machine we all thought they would be.

The duo of Alex Ovechkin and Niklas Backstrom have combined for five points in the opening three games. They didn’t score against the Islanders, though. They left that up to Daniel Winnik. Who scored a brace to secure the two points against the Isles.

And that’s the strength of the Washington Capitals. The big name players don’t have to produce and they still win. Their offensive depth is such that I haven’t even mentioned players like Evgeny Kuznetsov, Marcus Johansson, T.J. Oshie or Andre Burakovsky.

And then to backstop that potent offense is Vezina trophy winner Bradon Holtby who so far this season maintains a masterful .942 SV% and a 1.45 GAA.

Good luck matching that offensive firepower and that brick wall between the pipes. At least during the regular season. The playoffs are a different story.