He leads the NHL this season in save percentage (.940) and goals-against average (1.78). A Capital offenseIt took an eight-goal, overtime victory by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday to end the Washington Capitals’ nine-game winning streak. It also was a dramatic change of pace for the Penguins, who had scored only six goals in losing their previous three games. Before they faced the Penguins on Monday the Capitals hadn’t allowed an even-strength goal in six games, which is impressive. The Avalanche, seeking a top-four defenseman, might be willing to trade one of their core forwards.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 17, 2017 01:21 UTC