Listen "SPECIAL TEAMS: Washington Capitals Collapse as Sidney Crosby Dominates and Penguins SHOCK Fans Again"
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Washington Capitals’ special teams woes hand the Pittsburgh Penguins a dramatic 5-3 victory. Can Spencer Carbery solve the special teams nightmare before tough matchups against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes? Sidney Crosby torches the Capitals’ penalty kill with two first-period power play goals, while Dylan Strome and Rasmus Sandin ignite a fleeting comeback. The Caps’ struggles on both the power play and penalty kill raise red flags for their postseason hopes.DAN HOLMI covers Carbery’s candid responsibility for the power play, John Carlson’s defensive breakdowns, and Connor McMichael’s opportunity at center during Pierre-Luc Dubois’ absence. The coaching staff’s faith in McMichael, future trade possibilities, and Logan Thompson’s international snub are hot topics. Are the Capitals ready for the post-Ovechkin era, or will they keep chasing their tail? Don’t miss this sharp analysis of roster strategies, tactical adjustments, and the high-stakes road ahead for Washington.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/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietVisit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order.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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