The Washington Capitals enjoyed remarkable regular season success in 2009-10, surprising many by capturing the Presidents’ Trophy with 121 points – the third highest total in over 30 years. Everyone knows all about Caps superstar Alex Ovechkin, who finished with 50 goals and 109 points while playing only 72 games
However, although Ovechkin had four remarkable seasons before this one, the Caps made the playoffs only twice and lost two of the three rounds they played in. As great an individual hockey player as he may be, by himself Ovechkin is not enough to bring a Stanley Cup to Washington.
Fortunately, the Capitals have improved each year since the lockout, and Ovechkin is now surrounded by a team with all the elements in place to make a run for the Stanley Cup.
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2010 NHL Playoff Predictions: Five Reasons the Capitals Will Win the Cup
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