Jakub Vrana has played a big part in the Capitals' revitalization process; head Coach Barry Trotz's shrewd move of benching a regular starter has paid off.
A game featuring two of the NHL's biggest superstars turned out to be a little pedestrian. Alex Ovechkin had zero shots, and Connor McDavid failed to dazzle during the Caps' shootout win over the Oilers.
In a 4-1 win over Pittsburgh, Caps' goalie Braden Holtby recorded his 200th NHL win in his 319th outing - becoming the second-fastest to reach that mark.
Capitals' injury woes continue as reports state that star center Nicklas Backstrom is a 'game-time decision' against the Canucks because of an illness.
The Washington Capitals, led by on-fire captain Alex Ovechkin, march into Philadelphia to take on the Flyers; Capitals hand NHL debut to Madison Bowey.