The NHL hasn't been short on lengthy win streaks this season.
With Friday's 6-0 rout of the Chicago Blackhawks, the Washington Capitals secured their eighth straight victory, pushing their season total to 61 points, one back of first overall in the NHL.
Washington last lost in regulation on Dec. 27 in a 4-3 defeat to the New York Islanders. Two nights later, the Capitals grabbed a single point in a shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils, and then began their eight-game win streak.
Most impressive during Washington's run has been the quality of its opponents. The Capitals have recorded their last five victories over the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Blackhawks. All but the Senators rank in the league's top six, while Washington combined to outsource those teams 21-3.
The Capitals also snapped the Blue Jackets' 16-game win streak - one off the all-time record - with a 5-0 thumping on Thursday night.
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Washington is just the latest NHL team to post an impressive win streak this season:
| Team | Win Streak | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 16 Games | Nov. 29 - Jan. 3 |
| Minnesota | 12 Games | Dec. 4 - Dec. 29 |
| Philadelphia | 10 Games | Nov. 27 - Dec. 14 |
| Washington | 8 Games | Dec. 31 - |
The Capitals will look to push their run to nine games whey they return to the ice Sunday against the Flyers.
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