John Carlson and Nic Dowd told Capitals ‘not to give up hope’ after trade-deadline deals: ‘There’s a lot of belief in this group, still’

Capitals vs. Flames: How the Game Was Won

The Washington Capitals faced off against the Calgary Flames last night, hoping to bounce back after a rough showing in Boston on Saturday. This was their second game since the trade deadline, which saw both Nic Dowd and John Carlson move out west. The Caps have a few new faces in their locker room though, with defenseman Timothy Liljegren and center David Kampf coming to DC at the deadline. Source

John Carlson and Nic Dowd told Capitals ‘not to give up hope’ after trade-deadline deals: ‘There’s a lot of belief in this group, still’

WASHINGTON, DC — The last week hadn’t been kind to the Washington Capitals. After falling to the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday in what proved a consequential 3-2 loss, the team dealt beloved veterans John Carlson and Nic Dowd ahead of the trade deadline, leaving the group with holes both on the ice and in its leadership corps. Coming into Monday’s game against the Calgary Flames, the Capitals sat seven points out of a playoff position, with four teams…