Chris Patrick's great relationship with Spencer Carbery dates back to their time in Hershey: 'He can be honest with me. I can be honest with him.'
Briefly

In their first season together, Capitals GM Chris Patrick and Coach Spencer Carbery have led the team to a 47-16-9 record, placing them second in the league. Their previous success with the AHL's Hershey Bears, including a 104-50-17 record and winning the Kilpatrick Trophy, has fostered a strong partnership. Patrick emphasizes their mutual trust and shared vision, which has propelled the Capitals' impressive turnaround. Their focus on culture and consistency has allowed the team to avoid long losing streaks, rapidly clinching a playoff spot after last season's struggles.
The Caps' transformation is remarkable; they surged from the last to clinch a playoff spot to the first in just one season, marking historic progress.
Our comfortable relationship allows for honesty and clear communication, which has shaped our shared vision for the Capitals' identity and gameplay.
With strategic consistency and no losing streak exceeding three games, we've established a winning culture, and it’s culminating in our current success.
Patrick attributed our quick turnaround to Carbery's focus on culture, which has kept our players motivated and consistent in their performance throughout the season.
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