The Capitals followed up their 2018 Stanley Cup championship with a division title last year before bowing out of the playoffs. Now, the Caps are refreshed and looking for another run at the Cup.
Superstar Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom return, as does goaltender Braden Holtby, for another crack at a championship.
There are some changes on defense, as Radko Gudas comes to town in place of Matt Niskanen, while Jonas Siegenthaler will be expected to step up to replace the retired Brooks Orpik.
The Caps' home, the Capital One Arena, has made headlines nationwide as the first sporting venue that will host in-game sports wagering. There are still hurdles to clear before the sportsbook can open, but you can expect it sometime in 2020.
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