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TJ Oshie's future in the NHL remains uncertain as he continues to battle chronic back issues that have plagued him in recent seasons. Oshie acknowledged that it would be difficult to definitively say he is retiring, expressing a desire to continue playing if he could get some assurance that his back problems can be resolved.

The Capitals were unceremoniously swept in the first round of the playoffs by the New York Rangers, abruptly ending what was largely a disappointing season for the once-mighty franchise. This humiliating defeat makes it clear that changes must be made this offseason if the Capitals hope to regain their competitive edge

The Washington Capitals' season came to an abrupt and disappointing end tonight as they were swept in four games by the New York Rangers in the first round of the NHL playoffs.

The Washington Capitals are looking to jump start their sputtering offense heading into Game 3 of their first round playoff series against the New York Rangers, and it appears coach Peter Laviolette is ready to shake up his forward lines in an effort to generate more scoring.

The Washington Capitals, with Alex Ovechkin at the forefront, find themselves navigating through some challenges early in the NHL season. Ovechkin, a player known for his dynamic scoring ability and leadership, surprisingly recorded all zeros in the first game and managed only one shot on goal in the third game, signaling a potential dip in his usual high-level performance.

The Capitals fell 4-2 in their second game of the playoffs against the Rangers, a disappointing result after showing promise early on. The Caps started strong, controlling the pace in the first 10 minutes and generating hope they could pull out a win