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Capitals Fall Again: Playoff Hopes Dwindle Amid Struggles

11/15/2025

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The Capitals lost 6-3 to the Florida Panthers, their seventh defeat in nine games.
They went 0-for-2 on power plays and allowed two power-play goals, while five-on-five play ranks second in expected goals.
The Capitals have a low points percentage due to special-teams struggles and risk missing the playoffs in Alex Ovechkin's final contract year.
Rasmus Sandin and Tom Wilson delivered strong performances, but overall team cohesion remains lacking.

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The Capitals lost 6-3 to the Florida Panthers, their seventh defeat in nine games.
They went 0-for-2 on power plays and allowed two power-play goals, while five-on-five play ranks second in expected goals.
The Capitals have a low points percentage due to special-teams struggles and risk missing the playoffs in Alex Ovechkin's final contract year.
Rasmus Sandin and Tom Wilson delivered strong performances, but overall team cohesion remains lacking.