IDENTITY SHIFT: How the Washington Capitals Can BUILD a Winning Culture After Carolina Win

13/11/2025 29 min Episodio 1251
IDENTITY SHIFT: How the Washington Capitals Can BUILD a Winning Culture After Carolina Win

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Washington Capitals edge Carolina Hurricanes as the team’s winning identity takes shape—can they sustain momentum against the Panthers and Devils?DAN HOLMI breaks down Washington’s performance, spotlighting Connor McMichael’s increased responsibility, Tom Wilson’s net-front impact, and Alex Ovechkin’s clutch finishing. Key insights include head coach Spencer Carbery’s system buy-in, special teams adjustments, and the locker-room chemistry driving positive results. The episode analyzes Patrick Weller’s promotion to NHL assistant coach, emphasizing seamless AHL-to-NHL development and organizational continuity. Hershey Bears’ prospects such as Ilya Protas and Ryan Chesley emerge as next-man-up candidates amidst injuries and schedule intensity.Can the Capitals turn strong cultural foundations and depth into consistent wins, or will upcoming challenges expose lingering weaknesses?Chat Caps hockey with me on Subtext! Join our Locked On Caps Insiders texting community for one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, and all the latest from your 2018 Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals — try it FREE for 14 days: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DripDropRight now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order.Go to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL. IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedonright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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