Once again, the Washington Capitals failed to make the Conference Finals, something the team last achieved in 1998. Alex Ovechkin had a down year, but was his usual self when the season was nearing its end. Unfortunately, he needs help come playoff time. It would be great if Semyon Varlamov could claim the starting job, something he lost to Michal Neuvirth. Though Neuvirth struggled in the Tampa Bay series, it looks like Neuvirth will be the starter next season, and Varlamov will have to pick up his game to challenge for that spot. John Carlson put up respectable numbers on the blue line in the regular season, but like everyone not named Ovechkin, Carlson struggled mightily. Carlson figures to be better next season.
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