Prerequisite Reading – Top 4 Washington Capitals Players During 4 Game Win Streak

Nicklas Backstrom (19)Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Capitals have won 3 straight games in a row twice this season, once during this current run, and they put 3 consecutive wins together in the middle of October – beating Columbus, Winnipeg, and Edmonton.

This is the first time this season that the Capitals have won more than 3 games in a row though. During the shortened 2012-2013 season, they won 3 consecutive games 4 times, and their longest win streak was 8 games.

As mentioned in the prerequisite reading, this win streak has been due to good overall team play, as well as some notable individual efforts. My top 4 players that I selected – Tom Wilson, Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby / Michal Neuvirth, and Nicklas Backstrom.

You may want to criticize me for selecting players who should always be the top guys on the team, my answer to that – numbers don’t lie. I am a stats guy, so that is what I concentrated on – Wilson’s 3 points in 2 games, Ovechkin’s 4 points in 2 games, Holtby and Neuivirth’s impressive .955 combined save percentage, and Backstrom’s impressive 8 points in 4 games.

Yes, their are other players who contributed during the win streak…

Marcus Johansson (90)

Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Joel Ward scored a hat trick against Philadelphia

Marcus Johansson (90) Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Mikhail Grabovski had 3 assists against Philadelphia, and an assist against the Islanders

had 3 assists against Philadelphia, and an assist against the Islanders Jason Chimera had 1 goal and 3 assists against Philadelphia

had 1 goal and 3 assists against Philadelphia Marcus Johansson had 1 goal and 1 assist against both the Islanders and the Wild

What it really comes down to; the team is winning, and everyone is beginning to produce – which ultimately is putting the wins in the standings. This winning streak has significantly helped the Capitals in the standings – one can only hope that it continues.

I want to know your opinion now, who have been the top 4 players in Washington’s last 4 wins? Vote below, and if one of the players that you wanted to select is not listed, then please comment below and make your opinion heard!

Who Are Your Top 4 Washington Capitals Players During Their 4 Game Win Streak? [Select 4] Nicklas Backstrom

Braden Holtby / Michal Neuvirth

Alex Ovechkin

Tom Wilson

Joel Ward

Mikhail Grabovski

Jason Chimera

Marcus Johansson

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