Capitals (15-10-7) Power Rankings for December 18

TSN.ca ranks the Caps at #15 (up from #16 last week)

With one regulation loss in the last nine games, the Caps are climbing and
captain Chris Clark is one of those in the lesser-known supporting cast that has
elevated his game, putting up 26 points in 30 games.
Key Injuries: D Jamie Heward (face), RW Richard Zednik (groin).

ESPN.com ranks the Caps at #9 (up from $14 last week)

While Alexander Ovechkin continues to tear things up for the Capitals (he has
six goals and 10 assists in his last seven games), that other Alex (Alexander
Semin) is also helping Washington win games. The result: the Caps are 7-2-1 in
their last 10 games.

The Hockey News ranks Washington at #10

Average Ranking: #11