The Washington Capitals, more a steel-toed boot in search of a backside than a hockey team in any metaphysical sense, smashed the Carolina Hurricanes and sent their conference rivals into a tropical depression, 6-1.
Here's Monday night's Plus/Minus:
Plus: The Capitals are getting downright relentless scoring and offensive pressure from all four lines, and blueliners like Dmitry Orlov are chipping in tons, too.
Minus: I have absolutely no idea what a tripping penalty is, anymore, but I’m fairly certain I’m now a Sidney Crosby Overtime Truther. Say it with me: Jet Fuel Can’t Trip Sidney Crosby.