The 2016-2017 NHL regular season has entertained fans across the country with emerging teams, rising stars and an impressive cast of veterans. With the playoffs beginning this week, here are a few key storylines to keep an eye on:
Will the Washington Capitals finally live up to their expectation?
Qualifying for the playoffs in nine of the past 12 seasons, the Washington Capitals are no stranger to postseason play. But the Capitals still lack a Stanley Cup banner hanging from the rafters in the Verizon Center.
Since their inaugural season in 1974, the Capitals have only reached the Stanley Cup final once, which may surprise many hockey fans considering their history of regular season dominance.