Editorials

Nic Dowd, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Nic Dowd will improve his face off percentage

Dylan Strome will be even better this season

Alex Alexeyev has something to prove

Matthew Phillips makes the most sense on Capitals opening night roster

Connor McMichael, Washington Capitals (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Connor McMichael earns graduation from prospect to NHL

Lucas Johansen, Washington Capitals (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Lucas Johansen has earned this opportunity

Beck Malenstyn, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Beck Malenstyn will finally get a real taste of the NHL

Aliaksei Protas, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Can Aliaksei Protas continue his progress?

Darcy Kuemper, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Darcy Kuemper will show why he was brought here

T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

T.J. Oshie will bounce back this season

Connor McMichael, Washington Capitals (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

What Would A Solid Season From Connor McMichael Look Like?

Charlie Lindgren, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Charlie Lindgren will establish himself as best backup

Hardy Haman Aktell, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Hardy Haman Aktell is a dark horse for sixth defenseman

Matthew Phillips, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Can Matthew Phillips make the opening night roster?

Alex Alexeyev, Washington Capitals (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Top 3 candidates for Capitals sixth defenseman

Hunter Shepard, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Top 3 key Capitals to watch against Red Wings preseason

Martin Fehervary, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 predictions for Martin Fehervary

Rasmus Sandin, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Grading Capitals offense against Red Wings

Trevor van Riemsdyk, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 predictions for Trevor van Riemsdyk

Nick Jensen, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 predictions for Nick Jensen

Rasmus Sandin, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

What can Rasmus Sandin do to level up?

Sonny Milano, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Sonny Milano loves the chia pet, Capitals fans will love him even more

Evgeny Kuznetsov, Washington Capitals (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Is It Now Trade Kuznetsov Regardless Of How He Plays?

Anthony Manhta, Washington Capitals (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Anthony Mantha’s hot start will win fans over and carry him all season

Anthony Mantha, Washington Capitals (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

For Anthony Mantha A Good Start To The Season Is Critical

John Carlson, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

John Carlson will have the season he should’ve had last year

Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals (photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Top 3 Capitals Training Camp storylines

Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

It’s playoffs or bust for the Capitals