Thrashing in Atlanta
The Caps took it to their division foe. They dug in early with good goaltending and then just stuck to their game.
I think they have some serious considerations at the net position come playoffs. I think Jose is on his way out.
The Caps did get a little too cute in their passing late in the game. But who can blame them. Up by a bushel, why not get fancy.
They seem to be able to handle the East pretty well. The problem is they struggle with west teams. Maybe because the west teams are more like the Caps than any east teams. They need to learn how to play against speed and skill. Although, Atlanta has a lot of that, they just don’t seem complete like a San Jose.
-Daggone