11. Washington (14)
Good: The Capitals streak is at 13 games in which they've earned at least one point.
Bad: The Caps play nine games in 16 days from January 15 to January 30.
Curious: Jaromir Jagr earned 11 points in two games – seven in a 12-2 defeat of Florida, and four in a 4-3 victory over the Islanders.
12. Boston (10)
Good: Scored six goals in a 6-2 defeat of Toronto.
Bad: That is their only win in their last seven. In the other six games they've been outscored 24-7.
Curious: With John Grahame dealt to Tampa Bay, and Kyle McLaren still not traded, will the Bruins make a deal for another goalie?
13. NY Islanders (13)
Good: The Islanders have earned at least one point in 10 of their last 11 games.
Bad: Alexei Yashin has three goals since the start of December.
Curious: In their last four home games, the Islanders scored six goals, seven goals and eight goals, and in the other game they scored none.
14. Colorado (12)
Good: Milan Hejduk with 15 points (8-7-15) leads the league in January scoring.
Bad: Patrick Roy has had his problems. He's lost three in a row and was pulled in his last start.
Curious: The Avs didn't play a road game against the Eastern Conference until their 44th game of the season.
15. Edmonton (16)
Good: In four of their last six games, the Oilers have scored five or more goals.
Bad: In four of their last eight games, the Oilers have scored one or zero goals.
Curious: Todd Marchant has 33 points. His career high, in eight NHL seasons, is 40.
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