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Capitals Eye Playoffs: Ovechkin Sparks Potential Trade Moves

3/3/2026

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The Washington Capitals remain in the Eastern Conference playoff race largely due to Alex Ovechkin's presence.
They are more likely to buy players than sell, signaling an intent to improve.
They trail the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders by six points, with Penguins up three games and Islanders one.
They are two points behind the Boston Bruins for the second wild-card, with the Bruins holding three games in hand.

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Story summary

The Washington Capitals remain in the Eastern Conference playoff race largely due to Alex Ovechkin's presence.
They are more likely to buy players than sell, signaling an intent to improve.
They trail the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders by six points, with Penguins up three games and Islanders one.
They are two points behind the Boston Bruins for the second wild-card, with the Bruins holding three games in hand.