Alex Ovechkin

Ottawa Senators: How the Sens Covered Up the Streaking Capitals

If the Washington Capitals came into Thursday night’s game full on streaking then the Ottawa Senators came into it half-dressed, having won three straight themselves. The contest was a pivotal one for both teams in terms of playoff positioning as they continued their drive towards a postseason berth while trying to fend off the competition. It was also an obvious clash of styles between the high flying Caps and the defensively focused Sens and many wondered which team would be able to assert their game upon the other. When the horn sounded after 60 minutes at Scotia Bank Place the answer was clear.

Southeast Division: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Southeast Division has to be, without question, the weakest division in the NHL. Sure, the Northwest has some bottom feeders in Calgary and Colorado but it also boasts contenders in Vancouver and Minnesota. The Southeast, meanwhile, is currently being paced by the Washington Capitals, a squad that would find itself in fourth place, at best, if it played in any other division. But while there are plenty of lows in the league’s worst division, it’s not all bad – it is, after all, home to the NHL’s leading goal scorer in Steven Stamkos (25). So, without further ado, here is a look at the good, the bad and the ugly of the lowly Southeast.