ARLINGTON, Va. — When the Washington Capitals departed for a four-game road trip in late February, players knew change was afoot. Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals’ core remains in place to chase fading playoff hopes, but it’s also a rare period of transition in Washington after the organization’s first deadline selloff in more than a decade. Obviously, this time of …
TORONTO — How much does one game really matter? It’s probably unlikely that any one game would significantly sway opinions or change what the Leafs already think and/or know about their roster. It’s a fascinating question, mostly because the Leafs have been one of the top teams in the NHL this season and boast six quality NHL defenders even without …
