The Capitals begin the post-trading deadline stretch run in earnest this coming week with a three-game slate on the schedule. They sandwich a pair of comparatively weak opponents around the team they are pursuing in their quest for a fourth-straight Metropolitan Division title.
The Opponents
Ottawa Senators (Tuesday/7:00). The Caps host the Ottawa Senators for the first and only time this season, hoping to wrap up the season series with a sweep. Washington won the two previous games in Ottawa, a 4-0 win on December 22nd and a 3-2 win a week later.