As the end of the season approaches, several concerns are beginning to emerge for the Washington Capitals. One of them revolves around the man advantage. Despite having the top ranked power play at 23.8%, there is very obviously something lacking. As the percentage shows, it isn’t necessarily that they aren’t converting – it is that they have to potential to do so much more.
I know what you’re thinking. Of course the team misses their top defenseman. This is obvious, and there is no debate. But it goes deeper than that.
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With Alex Ovechkin in his office at the faceoff dot, Nicklas Backstrom and Marcus Johansson trading passes to open up lanes, T.