2025-26 Season Preview: Three Questions Facing the Capitals

Mar 22, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and teammates celebrate with fans in the stands after defeating the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn ImagesThe roster is set and the Washington Capitals’ 51st season is just days away. So what lies ahead for the 2025-26 Caps? We take a look at three questions the Caps will need to answer over the next 82 games (and hopefully beyond).

Can they replicate last year’s success?

Last season, the Caps defied expectations, surprising everyone with an 111-point finish and a first-place spot not only atop the Metropolitan Division but the Eastern Conference.…