"Five times in seven games the Washington Capitals faced backup goaltenders. Three times in seven games the Caps faced a team that played the night before and needed to fly to Washington late.
"But three times, they took on teams considered members of the elite tier of the NHL and emerged unbeaten — most recently a test against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night that became a decisive 7-1 victory.
[snip]
"So here the Caps are as the last undefeated team in the league, but everyone from players to the coach and owner don’t want to make too much out of a hot start — even though they became the 11th team all-time to start 7-0-0.
"They’re three victories away from tying the NHL record of beginning the regular season 10-0-0, held by the 1993-94 Toronto Maple Leafs and 2006-07 Buffalo Sabres. Neither of those teams won the Stanley Cup."
Capitals' perfect start no cause to celebrate - Washington Times
We'll see how this continues to unfold. *cautious optimism*
"But three times, they took on teams considered members of the elite tier of the NHL and emerged unbeaten — most recently a test against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night that became a decisive 7-1 victory.
[snip]
"So here the Caps are as the last undefeated team in the league, but everyone from players to the coach and owner don’t want to make too much out of a hot start — even though they became the 11th team all-time to start 7-0-0.
"They’re three victories away from tying the NHL record of beginning the regular season 10-0-0, held by the 1993-94 Toronto Maple Leafs and 2006-07 Buffalo Sabres. Neither of those teams won the Stanley Cup."
Capitals' perfect start no cause to celebrate - Washington Times
We'll see how this continues to unfold. *cautious optimism*
