So far the pundits would say that the Capitals, Penguins, Blackhawks and Sharks are the best teams or at least the most productive teams in the NHL this year.

The local media has been going crazy this week generating tons of pixels about the Capitals using words such as “implosion” or “decline “or ” skid” and worse.

Ok in the last ten games here are the records. Click here.

Capitals 5-2 and 3. For 13 points.

Penguins 4- 4 and 2. For 10 points.

Blackhawks 3-5 and 2. For 8 points.

Sharks 4-6 and 0 . For 8 points.

Last night the Penguins lost to the Lightning 2 to 0.

The Sharks lost to Dallas 5 to 1.

Imagine if we lost a game 5 to 1 in the race of the President’s Trophy or if we were shut out by the Lightning?

The Washington Post’s presses would melt down, their web site would explode, and their writer’s eyes would pop out of their heads . Perspective people… perspective. Local media needs something to write about. How about a comparison of the top 4 teams and their play of late? What happens to teams in the last weeks of a season where they have clinched playoff positions?

This is why I write my blog to offer up different perspectives than main stream media. Flame away as I know four wrongs don’t make a right. Just saying though… Chill just a bit. Go Caps!!!