November 24, 2025
WARNING SIGNS: Capitals Power Play CRUMBLES—Wilson’s Fight, Sourdif’s Fast Goal Can’t SAVE Win
Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington CapitalsAbout this episode
Washington Capitals’ special teams blunders haunt them as they fall to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Can Spencer Carbery fix the Capitals’ power play and penalty kill before playoff hopes fade? DAN HOLMI unpacks the Capitals’ early collapse, highlighting Justin Sourdif’s quick goal, Logan Thompson’s struggles in net, and Tom Wilson’s fight to spark the team. The analysis spotlights crucial missed opportunities—including a wasted 5-on-3 advantage—and questions the team’s structure and resiliency when momentum turns. Plus, Hershey Bears standout Ilya Protas is making noise in the AHL; is a call-up to Washington on the horizon? Special teams, defensive lapses, and options for internal fixes take center stage as DAN HOLMI examines if the Capitals have what it takes to right the ship before it’s too late. 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.