Despite the Capitals being one of the top NHL teams this season, not a single player was selected for the 4 Nations Face-Off due to various team choices.
General manager Don Sweeney expressed confidence in the goaltending choices for Team Canada, highlighting that injuries could affect lineup decisions as the tournament nears.
Tom Wilson and Dylan Strome, both having impressive starts to the season, received considerable buzz amongst Capitals players but ultimately were not chosen.
The Capitals' performance as a leading Eastern Conference team did not translate into representation in the national teams, raising questions about selections.
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