Capitals Struggle, Fans' Playoff Hopes Fade

0:00Welcome to NHL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NHL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Washington capitals had a strong run last season, dominating much of the year before falling in the second round of the playoffs. This year though, they've struggled badly, looking disjointed and unlucky in game after game. They just dropped a 4-1 decision to the Philadelphia Flyers, playing flat for most of the match. Looking forward, Ryan Leonard tallied their lone goal and stood out as one of the few trying hard, while Trevor Zieger is kept lighting it up for Philly. Head coach Spencer Carberry earned the Jack Adams Award last year for his sharp work, including a playoff series win over Montreal. Now he's scrambling with this roster, but results aren't coming. Fans pegged the caps for a comfy eastern conference spot and playoffs before the season. With too many teams ahead and games left, that wild card dream looks dead, even after Pierre Lou Dubois returned from a long injury layoff. It's been a tough year overall, cap by losses to teams like the Flyers they should be.

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