Washington Capitals’ finishing woes sink playoff hopes—can key trades ignite a turnaround? Pierre-Luc Dubois faces a lengthy absence, special teams falter, and frustration mounts as the team drops another close contest to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
DAN HOLMI breaks down the Capitals’ persistent power play and penalty kill struggles, Pierre-Luc Dubois’ three-to-four-month injury, and what it means for the fragile middle six. The episode spotlights Logan Thompson’s stellar goaltending as the lone bright spot in an otherwise lackluster start to the 2526 NHL season, raising tough questions about roster construction and Chris Patrick’s urgent need for impact trades. Is head coach Spencer Carbery out of answers, or can Washington reset before the Thanksgiving break spells doom for their playoff push?
Don’t miss the sharp analysis of the challenges facing the Washington Capitals and the moves they must make to bounce back.
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6 Comments
Tough show to make when we are losing. Thanks Dan.
Spencer Carbery has to have some balls and reduce Ovi's time especially on the PP
I think one big takeaway from last game was how great frank played. He looked so so good on that 4th line. I was just really impressed by his play and if he can keep it up, i think he absolutely should keep his spot on the roster for good
.500 after 15 not the end of the world. Were.500 after two games as well. The negative thing is caps lose close games. That needs to stop. This looks very much like 23/24 season. Ovechkin very very seldom scoring. Team not scoring. Difference: Two years ago they were winning the 2-1, 3-2 games. Had spectacular bounce back last year and Ovechkin was himself again. Something so many never saw coming after only 8 goals in first 45 games or thereabout in 23/24. Caps have to have great defense,meet need to bury the great chances.
I can’t believe ovie only has three goals mid November. He has less goals than most everyone in the league. Heck, Mantha who looked close to done in NHL going to Calgary on cheap contract only to get seriously season ending injured after just a few games has five more goals than ovie. Ovechkin rectifying things crucial in regards to wins and pursuit of 1000.
Dan, bad news Andrew Cristall demoted with Hershey Bears 4th line