Capitals get some extra special work

Power play, penalty kill are the focus this week After Monday’s 5-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks, Capitals coach Dale Hunter made a promise that special teams work would be a major part of this week’s practices.

With three full days in between games to stew over that disappointing performance, Hunter needs to get his crew on track if Washington is to rally to win the Southeast Division. The Caps have fallen to 12th on the power play in the NHL after a recent 4-for-37 dry spell dating to Jan. 15. The penalty kill is even worse at 25th in the league (80.1 percent) with 16 goals allowed in 62 tries (74.2 percent) since Jan. 3.