NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the Washington Capitals.

The Washington Capitals' challenge heading into training camp last season was to integrate seven players they added in the offseason. They did it almost seamlessly and surprised many by finishing first in the Eastern Conference (51-22-9) before losing to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Washington wasn't nearly as busy this offseason, limiting its additions to depth trades for forward Justin Sourdif (Florida Panthers) and defenseman Declan Chisholm (Minnesota Wild), but faces another imposing challenge. To take the next step in pursuit of winning the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2018, the Capi

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