"2026 started with more of a whimper than a bang for the Capitals, as they let another lead slip away - and blew a tie in the final minutes of regulation - before falling to the Senators on New Year's Day. Now they have a chance to make good on what we hope is their resolution to play a better, more consistent brand of hockey as they kick off a three-game home trip against Western teams with a visit from Chicago."
"First, some admin stuff: Time to right the ship against the 'Hawks!"
2026 opened poorly for the Capitals as they relinquished a lead and allowed a late-game tying goal before losing to the Senators on New Year's Day. The team surrendered momentum in the final minutes of regulation and failed to close out the game. The defeat continues a pattern of inconsistent play and missed opportunities. The Capitals begin a three-game homestand facing Western Conference opponents, with the Chicago Blackhawks visiting first. The homestand offers an immediate opportunity to stabilize play, shore up defensive lapses, and strive for more consistent, competitive performances in subsequent games.
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