NHL Power Rankings: Which Teams Are Lighting Up the Ice and Which Are Hanging by a Thread After a Quarter Season
Green flag: They’re one of the best five-on-five teams in the league
Only the Avs have outscored opponents more dramatically at five-on-five than the Caps (50-30). Their expected goal share is top five, as well.
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Red flag: They have some of the worst combined special teams in the league
Unfortunately for Washington, the entire game is not played at five-on-five. Even after a two-goal night on Thursday, their power play is near the bottom of the league in actual and expected goals per 60. Their penalty kill is, too.
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