We have reviewed all opponents for the Metropolitan Division, now is time to review how the Washington Capitals will fare defending their division title.
After winning the 2018 Stanley Cup, the Capitals were fortunate to maintain a very similar roster unlike most champions. The few notable roster changes from Cup winner to those chosen to defend it include: letting Jay Beagle leave via free agency and a trade for Colorado’s 2nd round pick in 2018 in exchange for Philip Grubauer and Brooks Orpik.
But the move of Orpik was temporary as they signed him back once he was bought out by the Avalanche, on a much more team friendly cap hit.