November 26, 2025
SOURDIF: Can Justin Sourdif Help the Capitals SECURE Their Long-Term Center Solution? BREAKDOWN
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Washington Capitals find unexpected center depth as Justin Sourdif shines on the second line. Can Sourdif’s breakout performance become the long-term solution, or will the team seek answers outside the organization? Dan Holmi examines Sourdif’s chemistry with Tom Wilson and Ilya Protas, the implications of injuries to Pierre-Luc Dubois and Nic Dowd, and why Spencer Carbery’s confidence in the young center is paying off. Holmi also explores Logan Thompson’s rapid bounce-back in net and how a suddenly surging blue line—featuring goal-scoring contributions from Jakob Chychrun, John Carlson, and Martin Fehervary—has transformed the Capitals’ attack. Key discussions include the Capitals’ climb in the Metropolitan Division standings, the evolving impact of new acquisitions, and whether the team’s recent momentum is a sign of playoff contention or just a temporary surge. Are the Capitals building something sustainable, or will roster questions linger as the season progresses? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. 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.