"Last season the attention was on whether Alex Ovechkin was going to break the record for most NHL goals. Now that the record has been broken the Washington Capitals are hoping for another lengthy playoff run that ends with another Stanley Cup. A quiet offseason keeps this team together but did they lose an opportunity to make this team better? After losing to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round, they hope to turn things around this season."
"GM Chris Patrick did not want to make moves that did not make sense. Instead, he brought back some key players and signed depth. He re-signed forward Anthony Beauvillier and goaltender Charlie Lindgren, while signing young star Ryan Leonard to a 3-year, entry-level deal. He did bring in two defensemen, Justin Sourdif and Declan Chisholm, as part of strengthening their defense. Sourdif comes over from the Florida Panthers and Chisholm from the Minnesota Wild. Both are defense-first defensemen and are looked at to play key roles during the season."
"Goaltender Logan Thompson came out of nowhere to have an excellent season for Washington. He had an impressive record of 31-6-6 with a 2.49 goals against average and .910 save percentage with two shutouts. He was the primary reason for the team's success and gave the team much needed hope entering the 2025-26 season. Nothing this offseason gives us a reason he will not be as good, or even better, than last season. he has a strong defensive team in front of him and his athleticism is top-notch."
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL career goal record and the Washington Capitals aim for a lengthy playoff run and a Stanley Cup after a second-round loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. General Manager Chris Patrick kept the roster largely intact, re-signing Anthony Beauvillier and Charlie Lindgren, signing Ryan Leonard to an entry-level deal, and adding defensemen Justin Sourdif and Declan Chisholm for defense-first depth. Goaltender Logan Thompson posted 31-6-6 with a 2.49 GAA and .910 save percentage, becoming the team's backbone. The team relies on his play and improved defensive depth, while depth scoring and secondary offense remain questions heading into the season.
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