The first 24 games of the 2013-14 campaign have been a roller coaster ride for the Washington Capitals, as Adam Oates' boys have piled up some impressive victories with nearly just as many demoralizing defeats.
Similarly, the team's top offensive weapons up front have produced mixed results in the early going, as roughly half of the Caps' top-six forwards have met expectations, while a couple of others continue to struggle mightily.
Of course, there's more than two-thirds of the season left on the table, but it's clear that Oates has been unhappy with the offensive production of the Caps' second line, though the play of third-liners Joel Ward and Jason Chimera have somewhat compensated for it thus far.
Heading into an important stretch that sees Washington play four conference foes in less than a week's time, here's a look at an early stock watch for each of the Caps' top-six forwards.
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Stock Watch for Washington Capitals’ Top 6 Forwards
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