NHL · Week of Feb 23–Mar 1

Washington Capitals

The emotional rollercoaster

Fan misery across the week, every six hours. Up is worse. Dashed lines are games.

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What fans said

  • “OMG, the Rookie isn't playing at a PPG? Trade him!!!”

    u/Leesburgcapsfan▲ 107frustration

  • “Give the boy time. He’s going to be the backbone of our team in the 2030s barring a horrific collapse”

    u/ThePickleOrTheEgg▲ 58hope

  • “Blue helmets with white jerseys look stupid IMO.”

    u/New_Inflation_8419▲ 53frustration

  • “But we shouldn't give up on them yet. Not when I saw glimmers of hope with **Ovechkin scoring two goals**, **Wilson escaping serious injury** and **a few key Bruins and Penguins losses** hours before this game.”

    u/e_Z_752▲ 37hope

  • “Leonard is a prodigious talent with a work ethic.”

    u/Bugaev05▲ 25hope

  • “Playoffs??? We just lost the 2nd game of a back-to-back after a 5 game win streak, putting us 1 win out of a playoff spot…”

    u/OviEraCapsFan▲ 15frustration

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