Capitals: Top 3 keys to victory against Wild

Three Keys to Victory.

After the addition of defensemen Brenden Dillon and winger IIya Kovalchuk, the Capitals feel as though they’ve done enough for a long playoff run this spring. However, there are still some major concerns.

1. Defensive breakdowns

After facing the Winnipeg Jets and getting shut out 3-0 with no offense to show for, the Capitals continue to have bad giveaways leading to either scoring chances or the first goal of the game.

The Minnesota Wild, 32-25-7 and 71-points, are fighting for a playoff with being only point from the last and final wild card spot. The Wild have also outscored their last two opponents 12-1.

With the Capitals coming of a stinker, you would expect them to…