As a team, the Capitals deserve glowing reviews through their first 22 games. I’m talking A- or B+ at the lowest. They’re tops in the Metro in points per game, they’re in the top five in most stats, and now even Vegas thinks they’re a contender.

We’re using this momentary lull between games to assess the team on an individual level. Every player is taking home a report card today, and mommy and daddy are hoping they get high marks.

Karl AlznerA

2 goals, 5 assists, 7 points

On the Caps’ presumptive new shutdown D pairing and contributing to the offense, Alzner has really kicked it up a notch this season. He’s A1. — Peter

Nick BackstromA

8 goals, 12 assists, 20 points

That he’s not considered far and away the best player on this team is both a bummer and a testament to how good this team is. — Peter

Jay BeagleC

3 goals, 4 assists, 7 points

Barry Trotz called Beags “the biggest signing” of the offseason on Monday. The C is for compete. — Chris

Andre BurakovskyC-

2 goals, 4 assists, 6 points

He had a really slow start, was deservedly scratched, but has looked more like the 2014-15 version lately. — Pat

John CarlsonC

4 goals, 14 assists, 18 points

Despite putting up a ton of points, I’ve been disappointed by Carlson’s time apart from Orpik this year. — Peter

Jason ChimeraA

7 goals, 7 assists, 14 points

Despite losing twinsie Joel Ward, Chimera has remained unstoppable due to his new BFF, Evgeny Kuznetsov. — Ian

Taylor ChorneyB

0 goals, 2 assists, 2 points

Chorney’s playing so well, soon everyone will know his name. — Nathan

Stanislav GalievC

0 goals, 1 assists, 1 points

Galiev has barely played, but when he’s been given an opportunity, he’s looked dangerous at times. — Ian

Philipp GrubauerB

.900 save %, 2-1-1 record

He’s been good when called upon. Ideal situation is he inflates value over next season or two and is flipped to address needs. — Pat

Braden HoltbyB

.926 save %, 15-4-0 record

He’s elite, but I don’t want to give Holtby a good grade because I hear he never wants to peak. — Peter

Marcus JohanssonB

5 goals, 8 assists, 13 points

He’s racking up 5v5 assists at a better rate than everyone except Kuznetsov. If he can start shooting as much as he did in 14-15, he’s an A. — Pat

Evgeny KuznetsovA

8 goals, 18 assists, 26 points

If your expectations weren’t already unreasonable high, they probably are now. — Nathan

Brooks LaichB

1 goals, 2 assists, 3 points

His contract is bad, yes, but Laich has played well on the fourth line with 43 and 46. Plus he’s marrying a movie star and has a drone. — Ian

Michael LattaB-

1 goals, 2 assists, 3 points

If Latts could develop a sick shootout move, he might be the next Matt Hendricks. — Nathan

Matt NiskanenB+

2 goals, 10 assists, 12 points

He’s quietly become the team’s top defender. He plays the most minutes and handles them well. One knock: Leaves me wanting more offense. — Pat

Dmitry OrlovA

3 goals, 6 assists, 9 points

Orlov and Schmidt have dominated as a third pair. Scoring in three straight, Orly was nicknamed Houdini after a now-you-see-it, now-you-don’t goal. — Ian

Brooks OrpikINCOMPLETE

1 goals, 2 assists, 3 points

Or maybe a K for Kale, which gritty ol’ Orpik needs to eat a lot of to recover from this pestering injury. — Ian

TJ OshieB

6 goals, 6 assists, 12 points

The Teej isn’t on pace for 30 goals yet, but he totally will be by the end of the season. — Nathan

Alex OvechkinA

12 goals, 10 assists, 22 points

Alex Ovechkin continues to be one of the league’s best goal scorers at age 30, which is really, really freaking old. — Chris

Nate SchmidtA++

1 goals, 3 assists, 4 points

Schmidt is a slick possession monster and a sweetheart. With Orpik out, he’s finally getting his due. — Chris

Justin WilliamsA+

7 goals, 10 assists, 17 points

Williams, who has not lost a step, is the best forechecker in the league and he’s quietly fifth on the team in points. — Ian

Tom WilsonC

1 goals, 5 assists, 6 points

Wilson was heading in a very dangerous direction. In the last few games, he’s decided to play hockey, which is a good sign for his career. — Chris

Barry TrotzB+

It’d be an A if not for that god awful third line. Trotz has maximized his message/60 putting it on shirts, hats, and locker room signs. — Ian

Brian MacLellanA

The Caps are arguably the best team in the East because of GMBM’s deft summer acquisitions of TJ Oshie and Justin Williams. — Ian

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Your turn: Tell us your own grades for the Caps or just tell us where we were wrong.