Caps fall to the Pens | Stevenson shines despite loss | Caps vs Habs preview

In the season finale recap of the Locked On Caps podcast, the Washington Capitals faced a tough matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins, suffering a 5-2 defeat. The team was missing three key defensemen, forcing rookie goaltender Clay Stevenson to make his NHL debut, where he saved 33 of 37 shots. Player highlights included Dylan Strome assisting Alex Ovechkin on his 897th career goal, while Ovechkin finished the season with 44 goals. Despite some standout performances, particularly by Strome, critical areas for improvement were highlighted, especially in team defense and special teams, as they allowed a shorthanded goal. Looking ahead to the playoffs, the Capitals, as the top seed in the Eastern Conference, are set to face the Montreal Canadiens in the first round. With Game 1 scheduled for Monday, the Capitals aim to leverage their strong regular-season performance, built around standout players like Ovechkin and Strome. The Canadiens, returning after a two-year absence from the playoffs, have also showcased a potent offense led by Nick Suzuki and breakout performances from young players. Historical context reveals that the Capitals and Canadiens have had previous playoff matchups, adding to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming series. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! 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. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required. Upwork Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. With Upwork, you can find specialized freelancers in marketing, development, design, and more—experts ready to help you take your business to the next level. 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.