In Part One of this special two-part crossover episode of Locked On Capitals, I’m joined by Hockey Troll from The Official Caps Chirp Podcast to relive one of the most historic moments in NHL history — Alexander Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, finishing the season with 897. We reflect on what this milestone means for the franchise, Ovi’s legacy in Washington and the league, and whether we think he’ll call it a career this offseason.

We also take a close look at the Capitals’ 2024–25 regular season and what it revealed about the team’s identity moving forward. Did they overachieve or fall short? We dig into the rise of Dylan Strome as a dependable first-line center, Pierre-Luc Dubois’ bounce-back year, and the impact of rookie Ryan Leonard. With Part Two coming soon, we’ll cover the defense, goaltending, offseason decisions, and bold predictions — but for now, we’re setting the stage with history, heart, and a whole lot of Capitals pride.

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