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The Narrative: The Power Play, The Penalty Kill, and The Hole

Apr 26, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Erik Gustafsson (56) battles for the puck with Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) as Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) looks on in the third period in game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Three things we’re talking about today when we’re talking about the Caps…

1. The Power Play

2. The Penalty Kill

3. The Hole

It’s huge. Like, almost certainly insurmountably huge. So go out and touch grass today, maybe think about what it took to even get to this point, and we’ll see what happens tomorrow night. One game at a time, etc.

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