If familiarity breeds contempt, the Caps will have their fill of it in Week 16. The three games on tap are all against Metropolitan Division opponents, all of whom they have seen recently, some more than once. It gives the Caps a chance to send a message to the division that they remain the best in class, and it would be a fine way to get some separation from the pack in the division before the bye/All-Star Game break coming up after this week.
The Opponents
Carolina Hurricanes (Monday/7:00pm)
The Caps and Hurricanes have to be getting sick of seeing one another, as if this rivalry needs any extra juice these days.