Editorials

May 10, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; A general view of Verizon Center prior to game seven of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals should trade for Ilya Kovalchuk

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Matt Niskanen

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Evgeny Kuznetsov

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Marcus Johansson

Mar 14, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8) battles for the puck with Vancouver Canucks defenseman Chris Tanev (8) in the second period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals trade target: Canucks defenseman Chris Tanev

Jan 15, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; (L-R) Liza Berg, fiancee of Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) along with daughter Haley and son Vince and Backstrom and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and Capitals team president Dick Patrick stand on the ice as Leonsis presents Backstrom with a gold stick during a ceremony honoring his 500th career NHL assist prior to the Capitals game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/Pool Photo

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis thinks NHL favors Penguins

Apr 29, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) reacts on the ice during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in game two of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Braden Holtby

May 10, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; A Washington Capitals fan watches from the stands in the final minute of the third period during the Capitals' game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in game seven of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Penguins won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Ultimate Fan Test

Jan 16, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 8-7 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Philipp Grubauer

Mar 28, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Washington Capitals forward Lars Eller (20) against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Capitals defeated the Wild 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Lars Eller

May 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 during the third period in game five of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Takeaways from Brian MacLellan’s press conference

Feb 7, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Brett Connolly

Mar 28, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Capitals defeated the Wild 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: John Carlson

Jan 21, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) celebrates a goal against the Washington Capitals during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Grades: Andre Burakovsky Continues To Grow

Oct 29, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Washington Capitals forward Jay Beagle (83) warms up against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. the Washington Capitals won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Season Review: Jay Beagle

Jan 31, 2017; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle (14) carries the puck against the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals should trade for Jordan Eberle

Feb 1, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) reacts after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the first period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Grades: Nicklas Backstrom Breaks Free

Apr 15, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) passes the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs in game two of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2017 Grades: Karl Alzner Faces Uncertain Future

Sep 22, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Team Russia forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) after setting up a goal by teammate Vladimir Tarasenko (not pictured) against Team Finland during preliminary round play in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals rumors: Alex Ovechkin could join KHL

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Ilya Samsonov on stage with team executives after being selected as the number twenty-two overall pick to the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Brian MacLellan snubbed of GM of the year award

Mar 28, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Capitals defeated the Wild 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals should consider trading John Carlson

Mar 28, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Capitals defeated the Wild 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Alex Ovechkin will bounce back

Dec 17, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; A general view of the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign on the Las Vegas strip on Las Vegas Blvd. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Expansion Draft: Washington Capitals lose Philipp Grubauer

Mar 29, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) controls the puck in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. The Capitals won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Projecting Dmitry Orlov’s next contract

May 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 during the third period in game five of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals mock offseason: Stanley Cup run

Oct 29, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Washington Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) warms up against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. the Washington Capitals won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Nate Schmidt an important part of future

Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz speaks to the media following their series victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals should fire Barry Trotz

May 10, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on from the ice prior to game seven of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Washington Capitals trade Alex Ovechkin?