Editorials

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 21: Dmitry Orlov #9 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Radko Gudas #33 after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period at Capital One Arena on December 21, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Capitals: Top 3 heroes against Lightning

Capitals: Top 3 key players to watch against Devils

Which Hardworking Teams Should The Capitals Worry About

Tom Wilson Is In A Big Five On Five Scoring Slump

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 14: Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates during the NHL Hockey match between the Lightning and Capitals on December 14, 2019 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Stars Of The Week: 12/8 – 12/15

TAMPA, FL - MAY 23: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals talks with Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning after Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 23, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Washington Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Capitals: Top 3 key players to watch against Lightning

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal with teammates against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Capital One Arena on December 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals are the first team to 50 points

T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Capitals: T.J. Oshie easily earns MVP against the Bruins

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 07: Fans celebrate after a goal by the Washington Capitals on June 7, 2018, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights. 4-3 to win the Stanley Cup. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Capitals rightfully make it on the FanSided 250

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly presents Ovechkin's Capitals with the Presidents' Trophy for the best record in the NHL. Coach Bruce Boudreau had given Ovechkin orders not to touch it. "It's not the one we want," the coach said.

Comparing This Capitals Team To Presidents’ Trophy Winning Capitals Teams

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 4: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Los Angeles Kings at STAPLES Center on December 4, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals look to extend winning streak to six on Friday

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 13: Radko Gudas #3 of the Washington Capitals warms up against the Philadelphia Flyers on November 13, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

Capitals: Radko Gudas and the NHL Player Safety credibility problem

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Red Rockers enter the ice at the end of a NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks, on December 6, 2017, at Capital One Arena, in Washington, D.C.The Capitals defeated the Blackhawks 6-2.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Capitals: Can we continue the recent Washington D.C. success story?

ST. LOUIS, MO. - JANUARY 03: Washington Capitals center Chandler Stephenson (18) during an NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the St. Louis Blues on January 03, 2019, at Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals say Good-Bye to Chandler Stephenson

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) hits Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals on November 16, 2019, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Analyzing The December Schedule

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 20: The Washington Capitals celebrate a goal in the third period of their game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on November 20, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Are They Meeting Our Expectations So Far?

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 23: The Washington Capitals hold a free viewing party during which fans can watch the game on the jumbotron at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., May 23, 2018, prior a winner-take-all game seven between the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning. The Capitals stayed in the Stanley Cup competition by winning in game six. (Astrid Riecken For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Let’s Go CAPS!: An Old Washington Capitals Fan Learns New Tricks…

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 18: Garnet Hathaway #21 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against Sam Steel #34 of the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at Capital One Arena on November 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Garnet Hathaway Spitting Mad

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 29: Washington Capitals Center Nicklas Backstrom (19) in warmups prior to the regular season NHL game between the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs on October 29, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena (Photo by Gerry Angus/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Capitals: How Down Of A Season Is Nicklas Backstrom Having

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 29: Washington Capitals Defenceman John Carlson (74) celebrates a first period goal during the regular season NHL game between the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs on October 29, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena (Photo by Gerry Angus/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: How did he get here – John Carlson

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: Nick Suzuki #14 of the Montreal Canadiens scores a goal against Ilya Samsonov #30 of the Washington Capitals in the second period at Capital One Arena on November 15, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Is The Capitals Team Defense Good Enough

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals and T.J. Oshie #77 of the Washington Capitals look on against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Capital One Arena on November 15, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Stars Of The Week: 11/10 – 11/17

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: Capitals head coach Todd Reirden talks to the team on the bench during the Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals game November 15, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Why are the Washington Capitals horrible on back to back games?

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 11: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals wears a camouflage jersey during warmups in honor of Veterans Day before a game against the Arizona Coyotes at Capital One Arena on November 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Capitals: Top 3 key players to watch against Canadiens

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 09: Tom Wilson #43 of the Washington Capitals celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period against the Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena on November 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Capitals: Has Tom Wilson Found the Perfect Blend of Edge and Offense?

SUNRISE, FL - NOVEMBER. 7: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal during the second period against the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center on November 7, 2019 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images)

Capitals: Alex Ovechkin Is On Pace For One Of His Best Goal Scoring Seasons

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 05: Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals looks on in the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena on October 5, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Should the Washington Capitals consider trading Braden Holtby?

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 16: Ilya Samsonov #30 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Braden Holtby #70 after the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Capital One Arena on October 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals are the NHL’s best at drafting and developing goalies