Ouch

As noted, we must play 500 on the road and keep a more efficient winning rate at home to qualify for the playoffs this season.

This week we only played 500 at home with a loss to Boston; a win over Florida; and a loss in OT last night where we picked up one point. There were 6 points to be had and we garnered 3. That won’t get it done and as you see we sit a point outside of a playoff spot right now.

We now embark on a very tough schedule – 5 of the next 6 games are on the road.

We have a game or two games in hand on teams above us in the standings but Florida has a game in hand on us while we are tied in total points to date.

We have won more regulation games than Florida but they have been much more efficient than us in OT or the shootout gaining that extra point.

Last night’s game was an odd affair with both teams NOT scoring a goal 5 on 5 and the last goal scored by Winnipeg being a bit of a fluke but it counts. We take the loss in a shootout and we must regroup and move on to a tough game at Madison Square Garden against the East leading New York Rangers on Sunday.

See you on Monday night against the Sharks. Go Caps!

The Hockey News

Their list and predictions for next season. We get ranked first in the East. Click here.

I don’t know. I know I don’t really care any more about predictions in pre season about anything. It is nice to see positive stories and outlooks but we all know it is all about performance and outcomes and playoff results. I am appreciative of the list for many of our fans who show us such love and respect. Thank you.

I think it is best that we don’t engage a lot in speculation and in talk about what we want to do. I think it is best that we just all kind of focus inward; be introspective; internalize our goals; talk less; and focus more as a team.

That is our plan.

We all know what is at stake here. We all know what we want to do together.