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The Narrative: DSPlayoffs, Jonas Up and Past as Prologue

1. Devante-Smith Playoffs

In the wake of the injury to T.J. Oshie (no supplemental discipline for Warren Foegele, by the way), the Caps have made a roster move...

Well, two moves, actually, as the third goalie shuffle (my favorite 80s sports rap) continues. But that first move is more than just administrative work...

On paper, is that the best lineup decision, or are the Caps looking for some of them sweet, sweet intangibles? Maybe a bit of both. Here’s Todd Reirden:

“(The Hurricanes) are a high shot-volume team … so in D-zone coverage, he’s an excellent shot-blocker (and) pays the price that way.