The Washington Capitals clinched a playoff spot this season, marking a significant turnaround from last year when they were the last team to do so. After a crucial 3-2 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers, combined with the Montreal Canadiens forcing overtime against the New York Islanders, the Capitals secured their position in the playoffs. This achievement ties them with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the most playoff appearances since Alex Ovechkin's debut and demonstrates their ongoing competitiveness in the NHL. The team also reached the 100-point milestone for the first time since 2021-22 in just 69 games this season.
The Washington Capitals made history by being the first team in the NHL to clinch a playoff spot this season, a stark turnaround from last year's performance.
This year's Caps are the first since 1979-80 to shift from being the last team to clinch playoffs in one season to the first the next season.
The Capitals reached their 100-point mark for the 14th time, also showcasing their remarkable consistency with Alex Ovechkin contributing to this historic achievement.
Their postseason appearance marks the 34th in franchise history, tying with the Penguins for the most playoff appearances since Ovechkin's debut.
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