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LOVERRO: Capitals' debut shows why they're the best hope for Washington title

ANALYSIS/OPINION:

The Washington Capitals opened up their attempt to be the sports team that owns the nation’s capital on the right foot with a 5-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night at Verizon Center.

It’s there for the taking — the king of the city.

We thought perhaps the Washington Nationals would have been crowned as kings by now, but they blew their opportunities twice in the past four years with early-round exits in the playoffs and now, after a disappointing season that fell far short of expectations, everyone appears to be ready to wash their hands of them — the price they pay for failing to be Washington’s sports savior.