With the 2020-2021 campaign just a few weeks away, the Washington Capitals are looking to make another strong playoff push. If the Caps have a postseason run in their future, it’s going to bank on their blue line. Led by Norris Trophy runner-up John Carlson, Washington’s overall success is bound to stem from the success on the blue line.
New faces like veteran Justin Schultz and Trevor Van Riemsdyk might just be the key to solidifying the back end with Michal Kempny out for the foreseeable future with an achilles injury.