How bout them Caps?

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Probably the worst defense that's going to make the playoffs... and no, I'm not just hating. They're tied for 16th in GA and they didn't really do anything to improve defense. Shultz is horrible and Green is Gonchar, but scores less. The offense can score, but they'll need to constantly outscore their defense throughout the playoffs. The offense has a few off games and they'll be in trouble.

edit before the ninja edit

I think people are hate on the Caps D a lot more than they should. Sure we give up a lot of goals but Pittsburgh, Ottawa, and Montreal have all given up at least as many.

The Caps problem ain't gonna be those guys, it's gonna be San Jose or Chicago.

The Caps D is not the worst of the playoff contenders (if anything that goes to Pittsburgh) and yes, you're hating if you think schultz is horrible or Green is as you say. Green is the best offensive Dman the league has seen in the last few years, and if you think that a team that is built upon puck possession and BB's system doesn't need what he brings you clearly don't know what the hell you're talking about. Not to mention getting rid of sloan, and improving their PK clearly helps their defense.

And even if you are right, and their problem is one of the two teams you listed, I can live with them getting to the finals.