Overview

• Washington failed to convert on five power plays, including 55 seconds of 5-on-3, in a season-opening loss to Boston.
• Coach Spencer Carbery said he shortened Alex Ovechkin’s power-play shifts based on fatigue and situations, emphasizing quality over quantity.
• Despite occasional early exits, Ovechkin still led all players with 6:22 of power-play time and said the team will try different things.
• The Capitals experimented with looks, elevating Jakob Chychrun to the top unit, moving Ovechkin closer to the crease, and rotating a second unit that at times did not include him.
• Players cited strong goaltending from Jeremy Swayman and sloppy puck management for the drought, with Tom Wilson stressing accountability and a quick turnaround.