Editorials

WASHINGTON, D.C. - JUNE 2:Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) and left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) lead the Washington Capitals out to the ice at the start of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena on Saturday, June 2, 2018. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: When June Hockey Returned to the District

Washington Capitals: Marcus Johansson Looking for his First Stanley Cup

Washington Capitals Report Card: Dmitrij Jaskin

Washington Capitals Report Card: Lars Eller

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 30: Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals makes a diving stick-save on Alex Tuch #89 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period in Game Two of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on May 30, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Capitals defeated the Golden Knights3-2. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: One Year Ago was The Save

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Evgeny Kuznetsov #92 after scoring his second goal of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Report Card: Nicklas Backstrom

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 20: Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13) warms up prior to a game between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks on January 20, 2019, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Report Card: Jakub Vrana

BOSTON, MA - MAY 12: Boston Bruins left wing Marcus Johansson (90) holds the puck along the boards during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Bruins and the Carolina Hurricanes on May 12, 2019, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Fan Guide to the 2018-19 Stanley Cup Finals

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals warms up before playing against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Report Card: Alex Ovechkin

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 03: Alex Ovechkin #8, Nicklas Backstrom #19, and Brooks Orpik #44 of the Washington Capitals watch the 2018 Stanley Cup Championship banner rise to the rafters before playing against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena on October 3, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Top 5 Moments of the 2018-19 Season

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Carolina Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams (14) and Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (3) fight for a loose puck in the first period on April 20, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Report Card: Nick Jensen

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Alex Ovechkin #8 and Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals watch as teammate Brooks Orpik #44 celebrates with the Stanley Cup after their team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Capitals won the series four games to one. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Game of Thrones Small Council

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 06: Washington Capitals defenseman Christian Djoos (29) makes a pass from behind his own net during the New York Islanders vs. the Washington Capitals NHL game April 6, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Christian Djoos’ Setback in 2019

ARLINGTON, VA - JUNE 18:Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan announces the resignation of head coach Barry Trotz at Kettler Capitals Iceplex less than two weeks after the team won the Stanley Cup June 18, 2018 in Arlington, VA.(Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Top 5 Offseason Predictions

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly (25) holds his championship belt as the Stanley Cup champions Washington Capitals hold their victory parade and rally on The National Mall on June 12, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: What to do with playoff hero Devante Smith-Pelly?

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) is congratulated by Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) and defenseman Michal Kempny (6) after his first period goal against the Winnipeg Jets on March 10, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: The Other Injury that was Most Impactful of All

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 06: Washington Capitals Left Wing Andre Burakovsky (65) waits for play to begin during the game between the Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers on March 6, 2019 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.(Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Andre Burakovsky’s Curious Case

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 24: Injured Washington Capitals player T.J. Oshie #77 makes an appearance and tries to get the fans going during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Capital One Arena on April 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: The Worst Injury that Truly Hit Home

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Carl Hagelin #62 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck in the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Why the Washington Capitals Should Bring Back Carl Hagelin

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: Alex Ovechkin of the NHL champion Washington Capitals holds up the Stanley Cup during a victory parade along Constitution Avenue on June 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: It Felt Great Being on the Other Side

LAS VEGAS, VA - JUNE 7:Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) hoists the Stanley Cup after winning Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, June 7, 2018. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: It’s OK

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 22: Brett Connolly #10 of the Washington Capitals reacts after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period of Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on April 22, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Game 7, By Any Means Necessary

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 07: Evgeny Kuznetsov #92 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his overtime goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena on May 7, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Evgeny Kuznetsov Needs to Step Up

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Brought it Home in Game 5

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Tom Wilson #43 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Nicklas Backstrom #19 after scoring a third period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 13, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Lineup Changes After T.J. Oshie’s Injury

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: A Washington Capitals fan waves a towel during a break in the action in the game against the Carolina Hurricanes on April 11, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Positive Vibes are Needed for Game 5

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 15:Ice goes flying as Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26), center, battles with Carolina Hurricanes center Greg McKegg (42) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) for the puck behind the goal during the first period of the third game of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, April 15, 2019. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: That Ain’t Gonna Work

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: Washington Capitals fans stand prior to the game against the Carolina Hurricanes on April 11, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Happiness in D.C. in Just a Few Short Minutes