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Washington Capitals: Breaking down the latest of proposed 24-team postseason

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The playoffs are coming Washington Capitals fans.

Here is the latest news in regards to the return to play with the 24-team Stanley Cup playoffs and how it’ll affect the Washington Capitals. With less than a week until training camp, we are inching closer to the return of hockey.

Per a press release from the NHL, On Monday the NHL and the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) reached a tentative agreement on a Return to Play Plan and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that adds an additional four years to the term of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement which includes transition rules and a new critical dates calendar.