Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals know the bar has been set high for them in the NHL. Coming off a Presidents’ Trophy conquest in the 2024-25 campaign, the organization in D.C. is now eyeing bigger fish in the league. On that note, the Caps are now welcoming a new assistant coach.

Spencer Carbery’s coaching staff underwent changes in the midst of a pivotal NHL season. Coming into the campaign, the Capitals raised eyebrows by suspending assistant coach Mitch Love for an undisclosed reason.

In October, Washington officially fired Love, leaving his position vacant. Love had been with the team since the 2023-24 campaign. Now, the organization has hired a replacement, bringing back a former draft selection.

“The Washington Capitals have named Patrick Wellar an assistant coach, senior

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