Looking for a weakness on a team like the Washington Capitals, at this current point in the season, could border nitpicking.
Standing at 84 points currently, four more than the second place and seven from the nearest Eastern conference team, the Capitals are starting to build a little bit of a cushion on their way to possibly another President’s Trophy.
General Manager Brian MacLellan took a stab at boosting the team, though, acquiring defenseman Tom Gilbert from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a conditional draft pick.
NEWS: #Caps have acquired defenseman Tom Gilbert from the Los Angeles Kings for future considerations.