Morning Skate: The Capitals are dismantling anyone who visits them at home

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Lace ‘em up. Time for the Morning Skate.

Hey, remember when the entire Metropolitan Division was taking the entire NHL by storm at the same time?

Well, it’s cooled off. Except the team in D.C.

Washington won its 11th straight at home last night. That seems ridiculous! It is! But so is this stat: The Caps have scored at least five goals in four straight games, including in 13 OF THEIR LAST 19.

None of this matters if they don’t make it out of the first round again. But if they don’t, in this year of all years ... maybe it was never meant to be. Because this last month was a statement of intent.

We’re gathering every single NHL trade rumor in one handy place leading up to the deadline.

So let’s catch up on the rumors from yesterday, shall we?

The Golden Knights reportedly met with the former Islanders coach this week.

I bet you can’t guess which major sports league has fired the most coaches over the last decade.

The NHL has spent a lot of time denying the link between concussions and CTE, unlike the NFL and other major sports. Now it’s battling with Boston University in court for its private research.

It’s gotten so bad that Dr. Bennet Omalu (he of Concussion movie fame) has gotten involved.

We’ve got a few openings across our hockey network you might love.

We’re looking for someone to run our new Vegas Golden Knights blog. Apply today!

Our Hurricanes blog is looking for writers!

We’re looking for a new site manager for our Coyotes blog. Is that you?

One last page you should bookmark: our live NHL trade tracker, your one-stop-shop for each trade and analysis made up until the March 1 deadline.

There’s no magic free agent who can save the Devils.

The Blue Jackets were a garbage fire last night.

Our Hurricanes blog is hiring!

Rangers fans are starting to doubt the short-term vision.

Boston College wins the Beanpot!

Should the Flames move on from their captain?

The NHL is trying to play on your Olympic emotions.