Washington Capitals' four-game losing streak exposes critical roster weaknesses as playoff hopes hang in balance. Can the team's struggling offense turn things around before it's too late?

This episode breaks down the Capitals' mounting crisis ahead of their matchup against the St. Louis Blues. Analysis covers Rasmus Sandin's return to the blue line, Pierre-Luc Dubois's indefinite absence, and the team's disastrous power play performance—0-for-13 in their last four games. The discussion examines Alex Ovechkin's two-goal slump mirroring Washington's offensive collapse, Connor McMichael's elevated role at center, and head coach Spencer Carbery's controversial decision to stick with the same struggling power play unit.

Should the GM pursue trade options while the Capitals hover near the bottom of the Metro Division? Will the veteran core rediscover their chemistry, or is this the beginning of a deeper crisis? Get expert analysis on Washington's lineup decisions, special teams struggles, and what needs to change immediately for the Capitals to salvage their season.

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