NHL: The Washington Capitals don't look like an Eastern Conference contender, but give them -- and Alex Ovechkin and Mike Green -- time

Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus looks at the 'struggles' -- i.e. they're not dominating the East -- of the Capitals. Based on a variety of factors, specifically shot-based data, they should end up being fine -- just like the '08-'09 Pens.