This quote from a Washington Post article says it all:
"If the Washington Capitals are to achieve their goal of winning the Southeast Division, they will have to resurrect a lagging offense and prove they can beat NHL's elite. Last night they had the opportunity to do both while hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs at MCI Center and failed to do either in a 6-2 defeat".
The Caps face last years Stanley Cup winners, Detroit, next...