Washington Capitals: 3 way too early 2021 bold predictions

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Washington Capitals hockey is coming soon.

Even though we’re under a month away from Washington Capitals hockey it is still way too early to do predictions. That’s why we’re doing them anyway!

There is plenty of excitement surrounding the Caps this upcoming season and not just because they’re bringing back the screaming eagle in the reverse retro jerseys. Peter Laviolette is their new coach and he’s expected to change the culture inside the locker room back to a winning attitude.

The defense has also been retooled as they struggled the last two seasons. This retooling should help shore them up. Offensively we still have Alex Ovechkin as he chases Wayne Gretzky’s record.

Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

#3 Ovi will still be going strong

Alex Ovechkin will pick up right where he left off before last season was paused. He’ll be a man on a mission in the final year of his contract which the team hopes to get a deal done during the season so he doesn’t hit the open market. In a 56 game season, Ovechkin has the potential to put up at least 30 goals. If he does that he’ll be in good shape for the Gretzky chase.

Now that we covered the great eight, there are two more predictions left. What will the goalie situation look like with no Henrik Lundqvist now?

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