While the season finale was being played out in Denver and Tampa, Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan was contemplating his next move. The 63-year-old’s team fell at the first hurdle in the playoffs for the fifth straight year, leaving him with problems to address this offseason. Washington’s roster isn’t getting any younger, the organisation isn’t awash with top-end prospects, and injuries are a concern heading into 2022-23.
GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 | 54 | 20 | 8 | 116 | |
82 | 52 | 24 | 6 | 110 | |
82 | 46 | 25 | 11 | 103 | |
82 | 44 | 26 | 12 | 100 | |
82 | 37 | 35 | 10 | 84 | |
82 | 37 | 38 | 7 | 81 | |
82 | 27 | 46 | 9 | 63 | |
82 | 25 | 46 | 11 | 61 |