3 burning questions Washington Capitals must answer in 2026 offseason
The Washington Capitals missed the playoffs, but have a bright future with a young core. Here are three questions they should answer in the offseason.
The Washington Capitals (43-30-9) came down to Earth after a spectacular 2024-25 season. Last season, they were the best team in the Eastern Conference during the regular season, but the Carolina Hurricanes stunned them in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. More: Auston Matthews emerges as early focus for Maple Leafs’ new GM John Chayka This season, they earned that form at times, but far too often, they fell back into the mid-tier of teams.
They went from the No. 2 offense in the NHL (286 goals for) to No. 15 (261).
Logan Thompson was still a beast in net, but he had to carry the Capitals most nights, as Charlie Lindgren flopped as a backup. Now the Capitals have a potentially eventful offseason coming up. Is this the end of the Alex Ovechkin era?
Apr 11, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) pauses during a break in the action against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images Alex Ovechkin is the best player in Capitals history already.
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