Editorials

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 27: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) makes a second period save on a shot by Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) on December 27, 2018, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: How They Can Take Advantage of the Hurricanes

Washington Capitals: The Chandler Stephenson Dilemma

Washington Capitals: It’s Been a Ride Worth Enjoying

Washington Capitals: Why the Carolina Hurricanes are Better Than You Think

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals hoists the Stanley Cup after the team's 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Three Potential First Round Opponents

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 04: Lars Eller #20 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Capital One Arena on April 04, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Lars Eller Continues to Haunt his Former Team

Nic Dowd, Washington Capitals (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Nic Dowd, the Newest Face You’ll See this Postseason

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: Washington Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62) skates up ice during the Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals NHL game March 26, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

How have Carl Hagelin and Nick Jensen impacted the Washington Capitals?

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: Nic Dowd #26 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against Leo Komarov #47 of the New York Islanders in the first period at Capital One Arena on January 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Two More Games Until the Playoffs

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 21: Filip Forsberg #9 of the Nashville Predators skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Bridgestone Arena on March 21, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Washington Capitals were Smart Trading Filip Forsberg for Martin Erat

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 24: Washington Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62) skates in the second period against the New York Rangers on February 24, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Washington Capitals Look Ready to Make Another Run for the Cup

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) take a slapshot on net during the Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals NHL game March 26, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: The Agelessness of Alexander Ovechkin

WASHINGTON, DC - April 15: Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) is hit from behind by Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri (43) in the second period on April 15, 2017, at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. in Round 1 of the NHL Playoffs. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Tom Wilson is Scoring and Staying Out of Trouble

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Washington Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62) hits Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Adam Erne (73) in the first period as former University of Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams watches on March 20, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning Rivalry is Great for the Game

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 16: Nick Jensen #3 of the Washington Capitals skates the puck away from Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period at Amalie Arena on March 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A Few Positives from the Loss in Tampa

TAMPA BAY, FL - MAY 23:Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) poses with the Prince of Wales Trophy after Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: The Last Time in Tampa

ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Washington Capitals center Chandler Stephenson (18) and center Lars Eller (20) watch from the bench during a game against the Anaheim Ducks played on February 17, 2019 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Chandler Stephenson Back in the Lineup will Help

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: Washington Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62) scores a second period goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) on March 10, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: From Villain to Hero, Carl Hagelin has Found a Home in D.C.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 30: Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) makes a save against Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (89) during the third period of Game Two of the Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The Capitals won 3-2.(Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Braden Holtby has Redeemed Himself One Year Later

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 08: Andre Burakovsky #65 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Michal Kempny #6 after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils in the first period at Capital One Arena on March 8, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Andre Burakovsky’s Confidence is Soaring

Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Alex Ovechkin is now the sole face of Washington

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 02: Brooks Orpik #44 of the Washington Capitals plays against the Vegas Golden Knights during Game Three of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Capital One Arena on June 2, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Active roster expansion smart idea

ARLINGTON, VA - JULY 3: Head Coach Todd Reirden waits to go on stage for a press conference in Arlington, VA on July 3, 2018. Reirden was announced as head coach for the Washington Capitals and shared the stage with Brian MacLellan, general manager. (Photo by Bonnie Jo Mount/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: New coaching hires complement Todd Reirden

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Evgeny Kuznetsov #92 of the Washington Capitals plays against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Evgeny Kuznetsov, Nicklas Backstrom key to title

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 04: Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) scores goal during game 4 of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals on June 4, 2018, at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo by John Crouch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: T.J. Oshie’s big contract paying off

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Andre Burakovsky #65 of the Washington Capitals skates during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Five of the Stanley Cup Final during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Salary cap dollars cloud future

ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 23: Vancouver Canucks' center Nic Dowd (17) during a NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the St. Louis Blues on March 23, 2018, at Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO. St. Louis beat Vancouver, 4-1. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).

Washington Capitals: Nic Dowd’s uncertain role

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: T.J. Oshie #77 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his second period goal with teammate Nicklas Backstrom #19 against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on May 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom gets patience rewarded