On today’s episode of the Screaming Eagles Podcast, we break down everything happening around the Washington Capitals right now.

We dive into the Capitals’ recent stretch of games and what we’re seeing from this group as the season winds down. Then, we take a look at the tight Eastern Conference Wild Card race and where Washington fits into the playoff picture.

We also tackle a big question: should Alex Ovechkin return this season, or is it smarter to hold him out?

To wrap it up, we look ahead and build out what we think the Caps could look like in the next couple of years — future core, key pieces, and how this team evolves.