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This Is a New Era of Caps Hockey

Connor McMichael (Caps Outsider)

A new era of Washington Capitals hockey is here. It’s starting with a chase, but not the one you’re thinking. Its a chase for a team accomplishment, a playoff spot, rather than the biggest individual record in the game.

The Alex Ovechkin era of Capitals hockey came to an end on March 18, 2024 in Calgary. No, he didn’t retire or get traded or have a career ending injury, but with the number of players left from the 2018 Stanley Cup Championship dwindling, and young players stepping up, it’s time for a change.