Washington Capitals

Last season: 51-22-9, reached second round of playoffs.

COACH: Spencer Carbery (91-53-20 in two seasons).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 vs. Boston.

DEPARTURES: F Andrew Mangiapane, F Taylor Raddysh, F Lars Eller.

ADDITIONS: F Justin Sourdif, D Declan Chisholm.

GOALIES: Logan Thompson (31-6-6, 2.49 goals-against average, 0.910 save percentage), Charlie Lindgren (20-14-3, 2.73, 0.896).

BETMGM STANLEY CUP ODDS: 28-1.

What to expect

Alex Ovechkin’s successful pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s goals record was only part of a memorable season in Washington. After barely making the playoffs in 2023-24, the Capitals soared to a division title with the best record in the Eastern Conference and won a playoff series for the first time since their Stanley Cup title in 2018. Several core

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