Playing the Washington Capitals in D.C.? It may be best not to bother.
The Capitals have been an offensive juggernaut at the Verizon Center in recent weeks, winning 10 straight on home ice - a stretch that has seen Washington outscore its opponents 50-12.
The team has scored at least five goals in each of its past nine home games - a feat last accomplished by the Calgary Flames in 1990.
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 7 | Hurricanes | 5-0 |
| Feb. 5 | Kings | 5-0 |
| Feb. 1 | Bruins | 5-3 |
| Jan. 23 | Hurricanes | 6-1 |
| Jan. 15 | Flyers | 5-0 |
| Jan. 13 | Blackhawks | 6-0 |
| Jan. 11 | Penguins | 5-2 |
| Jan. 5 | Blue Jackets | 5-0 |
| Jan. 3 | Maple Leafs | 6-5 |
| Jan. 1 | Senators | 2-1 |
Even more impressive, the Capitals have done so against some impressive opponents, including a 6-0 shellacking of the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan. 13, and a 5-0 defeat over the Columbus Blue Jackets eight days earlier that ended their 16-game win streak.
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