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Four Things The Caps Must Address For Next Season

The Washington Capitals will have to address these a number of things this summer via trade or free agency if they want to make a run at the Stanley Cup in 2026-27.
ByJohn Murray|
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Feb 13, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery (L) talks with referee Garrett Rank (7) during a stoppage in play against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Feb 13, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery (L) talks with referee Garrett Rank (7) during a stoppage in play against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Back-Up Goalie

The Capitals had one of the best starting goaltenders the last two years in Logan Thompson. There back-up goaltending wasn't up to par this past season. I love Charlie Lindgren. He’s a great hockey story, a good goalie, a great teammate, and a fan favorite. However, he didn’t play that well this year and sported a 3.52 GAA and a .879 save percentage. Ouch. The Caps need more from their no. 2 goalie. Lindgren isn’t to blame for the Capitals missing the playoffs, but better play from the back-up goalie would have made a difference. Clay Stevenson played well in relief this year; he might be ready. The Capital’s will have to look at who is available on the free agent market or make a trade.

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Apr 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren (79) skates to the bench during the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images | Danny Wild-Imagn Images
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