Despite what some would consider a rocky start, the Washington Capitals wrapped up their first two weeks of the season as one of only four teams without a regulation loss, and only the Montreal Canadiens played as many games (six) as the Caps in avoiding such a loss. Nevertheless, as the Caps embark on Week 3 of the new season, they find themselves just one point ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the East Division. It makes for an exciting week ahead.
The Opponents
New York Islanders (Tuesday (7:00pm)/Thursday (7:00pm)
The Capitals get their first chance to exact some revenge on the team that eliminated them from last season’s playoffs when they face the New York Islanders for a pair of games at Capital One Arena to open Week 3.