Look around the roster of the Washington Capitals — the squad that was just bounced from the first round of the playoffs for a third straight year — and it’s easy to see: There’s no shortage of experience.
Many of the key contributors in that group helped the Capitals breakthrough in 2018, winning the first Stanley Cup in franchise history. But the dropoff since has been severe. The veteran-heavy club has won just five of 17 playoff contests since earning the title.
After their latest first-round fold, losing to the Boston Bruins in five, the big question for Washington entering the offseason is whether their core group can realistically challenge for another Stanley Cup.