Do the Washington Capitals have enough in the tank to make it back to the playoffs? Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss. Dylan Strome, Alex Ovechkin and Trevor van Riemsdyk [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwODIxNTE4ODc4Mzg1NTM4/usatsi_19620088.jpg] Dylan Strome, Alex Ovechkin and Trevor van Riemsdyk The Washington Capitals reacted swiftly to missing the playoffs last season, bringing in a new coach and some new faces. The Caps have strong players who can power the team to the post-season for the 15th time in 17 seasons, but burning questions remain about whether Father Time has caught up to them. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss that and more on the Capitals as part of their Metropolitan Division preview episode of The Hockey News Podcast [https://thehockeynews.com/podcast/the-hockey-news-podcast-2023-24-nhl-season-preview-metropolitan-division]. Do the Washington Capitals have enough in the tank to make it back to the playoffs? Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss. WASHINGTON CAPITALS 2022-23 Result: 35-37-10, 80 PTS, 6th in Metropolitan, 25th in NHL Key Additions: Max Pacioretty (LW), Joel Edmundson (D), Matthew Phillips (RW/C) Key Departures: Conor Sheary (LW), Craig Smith (C), Connor Brown (RW), Carl Hagelin (LW), Matt Irwin (D) FURTHER READING NHL Prospect Overview [https://thehockeynews.com/news/2023-24-nhl-prospect-pool-overview-washington-capitals]: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Washington Capitals' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the skater he thinks is most likely to graduate to the top team, Hendrix Lapierre. NHL Hot Seat Radar [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-hot-seat-radar-2023-washington-capitals]: Adam Proteau has Evgeny Kuznetsov on the hot seat as trade rumors circulate on the center, who's reportedly seeking a change of scenery. Who else is on the hot seat radar? NHL Off-Season Outlook [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-off-season-outlook-washington-capitals-try-to-reverse-downward-slide]: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Capitals heading into the off-season. The Hockey News Yearbook [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]: Check out the in-depth preview for all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]. The Hockey News’ Washington Capitals Team Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/]: Sammi Silber has the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the Rangers at THN.com/Washington.
