On the strength of a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening, the Washington Capitals clinched top spot in the Metropolitan Division for the third consecutive season.

The victory also pushed the Caps over the 100-point barrier, marking the seventh time they've reached the feat since 2008-09.

After back-to-back Presidents' Trophy campaigns - and back-to-back second-round playoff exits at the hands of the Penguins - many expected the Caps to take a step back this season, especially after losing several key contributors in free agency.

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