or so sydney cross bill, sid the kid, not playing tonight for the pens, still suffering from cop cushion-like symptoms, capitals without two of their young guns, nick backstrom and mike greenpect going to play, the penguins coming in, riding a five-game losing streak, trying to avoid making six straight losses that would be their longest losing streak in six years. the good news for the capitals is the game is here at verizon center where they played their best hockey. for some were, these guys just get it done at home. they had a losing record away from the verizon center, just 7-12-1 this year, but in their own barn, 14-5-1. things are is have changed since dale hunter came to the team, but these guys are still searching for consistency, something that's eluded them since they started the season with seven straight wins. >> i think we all had high expectations coming in, i guess we are in the situation that we are in and it is going to be an interesting 40 games to go p i think you got to look at it as being an opportunity, being fun, you know, being in the race and have a chance to play games that matter every night. >> a lot of parity in this league, so teams, you know