SURVIVAL MODE: Can the Washington Capitals DOMINATE Their Final 23 Games to Reach 100 Points?

Washington Capitals enter survival mode with 23 games left and a playoff spot just four points out of reach. Can Tom Wilson’s fierce Olympic showing and a late-season “heater” spark a charge to 100 points, or will tough roster decisions define the spring? DAN HOLMI dissects the pressure cooker in D.C.—from Pierre-Luc Dubois’ promising return to Alexandre Ovechkin’s potentially final run, where every shift, injury update, and depth move could tip the season’s fate.Key topics include Wilson’s Gordie Howe hat trick on the world stage, the urgency behind the Capitals’ upcoming “mini-camp,” and which underperforming names like Sonny Milano, Hendrix Lapierre, Dylan McIlrath, and Charlie Lindgren might be shipped out to optimize playoff chances. With head coach Spencer Carbery emphasizing the need for dominance, is Washington ready to make bold trades, or will they settle for mediocrity?Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcastright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelUse your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals.Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.