As part of SB Nation's NHL Season Preview, we're answering a few of the biggest questions facing the Caps as the new campaign approaches...
1. Can the Caps build on their momentum to become a contender in the Eastern Conference?
Absolutely. They were one win away from the Eastern Conference finals last year, before doing what they do best. They've upgraded the roster at key positions (right wing on the top two lines), and their highly skilled young players will enter the season with more experience and confidence.
Every team has question marks in this cap era, but there's no reason to believe this Caps team can't go toe-to-toe with any other roster in the East.