Washington Capitals stumble through four-game losing streak with power play collapse threatening playoff hopes. Can Spencer Carbery's squad find answers before it's too late?

Dan Holmi breaks down the Capitals' troubling slide, examining crushing losses to Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders while questioning GM Chris Patrick's offseason moves. The analysis covers Alex Ovechkin's uncharacteristic slow start with just two goals, Dylan Strome's return from injury, and Tom Wilson's blunt assessment of the team's struggles. Key focus centers on Washington's power play disaster—sitting 24th in the NHL at 16.7%—with Connor McMichael and Alexei Protas revealing the mental blocks plaguing the unit.

Despite the losses, underlying metrics tell a different story. The Capitals rank third in shot attempts and fifth in high-danger chances, suggesting puck luck may turn around. The discussion explores whether Kirk Mueller needs help fixing special teams and analyzes upcoming matchups against St. Louis Blues and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Discover whether Washington's possession dominance signals a turnaround or if deeper roster changes are needed to salvage the season.

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Washington Capitals struggle to find the net with just 27 goals through 10 games, 17 fewer than last season's blistering start. Alex Ovechkin's historic chase stalls with only 2 goals in 10 games, his worst start in years.

Dan Holmi breaks down Spencer Carbery's analytical approach to the offensive drought, examining why the Capitals' shooting percentage has plummeted from 14.4% to 9.3%. The discussion covers Ovechkin's uncharacteristic 2.2 shots per game, EthEn Frank's injury and roster implications, and Dylan Strom's status. Key topics include the team's league-leading expected goals versus actual production, questions about GM Chris Patrick's offseason decisions, and whether young prospects like Andrew Cristall and Ivan Miroshnichenko deserve call-ups over veterans like Sonny Milano.

Despite leading the NHL with just 2.2 goals against per game, can the Jack Adams winner find solutions before the Metropolitan Division race leaves Washington behind?

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Washington Capitals face a critical juncture with Dylan Strome and Rasmus Sandin returning to practice after injuries. Can the Caps maintain their playoff position while averaging just 2.7 goals per game?

Dan Holmi breaks down the Capitals' 6-4-0 start, examining the stark contrast between elite defensive play and concerning offensive struggles. The analysis covers Logan Thompson's NHL-leading 1.44 GAA and .939 save percentage, Alex Ovechkin's slow start entering his 40th year, and the Metro Division's razor-thin standings where Pittsburgh and New Jersey are surging. Key discussions include Tom Wilson's team-leading production, power play woes ranking 21st league-wide, and whether GM Chris Patrick made enough offseason moves to compete with Carolina and other contenders.

The tight Metro Division standings mean the Capitals cannot afford extended losing streaks. Will Strome's return stabilize the offense before it's too late?

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