Who's Hot, Who's Not

Hot

-          Semyon Varlamov: After a shutout win over the Canadiens, last year’ spoilers, and 32 saves in the Winter Classic, Varly is on his game right now. With more consistent play between the pipes, the Caps are much better prepared to make a run at the Cup

-          Mike Green: Greener has scored in two of the last three and was instrumental in holding Crosby without a score in Pittsburgh.

Not

-          Alexander Semin: The Capitals’ leading goal-scorer has not lit the lamp in 12 games and has only five points during that stretch. Semin needs to produce offensively for Washington to have a more potent attack.