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Podcast: Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals
Episode: Capitals Playoff Hopes Fading Fast | Spencer Carbery Says “Running Out of Runway” vs Sabres
Description: The Washington Capitals are running out of time in the 2025-26 NHL season after a tough 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Head coach Spencer Carbery admitted the obvious: the runway to the playoffs is almost gone. With just 15 games left, Washington sits seven points behind the final wild card and now faces a surging Buffalo Sabres team riding an eight-game winning streak. In today’s episode we break down the brutal playoff math, the Capitals’ scoring struggles, and whether this late-season slide could actually help the franchise long term with the NHL Draft Lottery. Is the postseason dream offi...