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With the Capitals thrilling comeback win against the Lightning on Friday, their record improved to 23-6-2. They now have 48 points and are tied with the Dallas Stars for first place in the league. But wait a second, Dallas has played one more game than Washington. So guess what:

THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS ARE THE NHL’S BEST TEAM.

Also, this:

At 23-6-2 (48 pts), the @washcaps are off to their best start to a season – in terms of wins & points – in the franchise’s 41-year history.

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 19, 2015

Have a great night, fam.

BEST TEAM IN THE LEEEEEEEAGUE 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/5i4X0jfjrc

— #ALLCAPS [FOUR] (@e_munson) December 19, 2015

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