Heading into the 2013-14 season, it seemed somewhat likely that the Capitals would take a step back due to the team's much more competitive divisional opponents.
However, six games in, Washington sits at 2-4, despite only having played one Metropolitan Division foe, and that was the Hurricanes, who aren't exactly a contender for the Metro crown.
It's way, way too early to panic, and there are reasons for optimism. Here's a rundown of how each of the Capitals' units have performed thus far, complete with grades.
Goaltending
It hasn't been an easy road for the Capitals' goaltending duo of Braden Holtby and Michal Neuvirth, as neither young goaltender has been overly impressive so far.
For Holtby, the season started with three losses, and although he did get the start in net for Washington's first victory of the season, he was pulled after allowing three first-period goals to the lowly Flames.
And though Neuvirth rallied the Caps back to get the win against Calgary, the Czech stopper was mediocre against Colorado over the weekend ...
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Article written by Ryan Davenport
Way-Too-Early Grades for Washington Capitals
October 15th, 2013 by Ryan Davenport Leave a reply »
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