A high-stakes start to the season has the Washington Capitals off to a mixed but promising beginning, with two wins and a loss in their first three games. The team’s pursuit of another championship remains a distant goal, though early momentum could set the tone for a deeper playoff push. Fans and analysts alike are already speculating about whether a potential Stanley Cup run could cap off a legendary career for one of the league’s most iconic players. With a grueling schedule ahead, the Capitals face a steep climb—but their recent form offers a glimpse of what might be possible.

Washington, undoubtedly, would love to end Ovechkin's last ride in the NHL with another Stanley Cup parade. Just three games in, the Capitals (2-1-0) have a long road to get anywhere near that point ...