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As an idle offseason exercise, I was thinking about how the scoring distribution might shake out this year. To do that projection requires some simplifying assumptions (which might not be some people’s cup of tea). With the improved forward corps, I am assuming we get back to our 2024-25 scoring production of 3.49 goals and 5.85 assists per game, which over 84 games totals to 293 goals and 491 assists. I also assume that everyone stays healthy, which obviously won’t happen, but we don’t know who will get hurt, and this yields the best relative comparison. Finally, I assume Sandin comes back to play half the season and knocks Liljegren out of the rotation.

I am projecting a big year for Kyrou; Ovi tailing off with age; good production from Leno, Hutson, Strome, and PLD; other guys staying similar but mostly slightly down given the balanced TOI; and only one 30+ goal scorer. Here’s my guess, ordered by goals scored:

Forwards (TOIpg, G, A, P)

Kyrou (17, 35, 30, 65)

Tuch (17, 27, 32, 59)

A. Protas (17, 27, 29, 56)

Wilson (17, 26, 29, 55)

Leonard (15, 25, 28, 53)

Ovechkin (14, 21, 19, 40)

Strome (17, 18, 49, 67)

Dubois (17, 17, 48, 65)

Sourdif (14, 14, 26, 40)

I. Protas (14, 12, 25, 37)

Jenner (11, 9, 18, 27)

Beauvillier (11, 8, 9, 17)

Others (-, 5, 5, 10)

Defense

Chychrun (23, 23, 34, 57)

Hutson (21, 15, 47, 62)

Fehervary (18, 6, 19, 25)

Roy (23, 3, 18, 21)

Sandin (half) (16, 3, 12, 15)

Liljegren (half) (14, 2, 7, 9)

Desharnais (20, 1, 8, 9)

Others (—, 0, 1, 1)

For those who enjoy this, who do you see scoring more or less, and who would go down/up to make up the difference?

The Washington Capitals’ system is headlined by the highly creative Cole Hutson and the extremely competitive Ryan Leonard. It’s a solid pipeline with some real potential impact pieces, especially at forward, but after Hutson there isn’t much coming on defense. Between Hutson and Ilya Protas, Washington features two of the best value selections in the league currently.

2025 ranking: 15

2026 NHL Draft grade: C-

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Before I put my name on a list that has someone calling me every other day, can anyone provide insight into how many games are included? Does it vary?
And what is the price point like? Also varies? Appreciate any insight!

If anyone is interested - I’m trying to sell 5 games of my season tickets. Seats are in section 228 row F (2 seats)

I will sell below gate price for all tickets and usually similar to what typical prices are on Ticketmaster ticket exchange for games.

Feel free message. TIA

Long story short: haven't been to a Caps home game in years. Since the last time I went, my peanut allergy has significantly worsened (airborne anaphylactic) (so now Nats games are out of the picture).

Does Capital One Arena sell peanuts, aka do I need to be on high alert if I go this season?

IMO I feel like it's an odd snack choice for ice hockey but to each their own.

Hello - I'm a STH with some games available for this upcoming season. I'm in section 101 Row E (third row behind the opponent's bench) next to the players tunnel. With these tickets, you also get VIP access to the lounge for all you can eat and drink and the lounge is open 1.5 hours before the game and 30 or 45 minutes after the game for post game beverages and desserts.

If you're an opposing team's fan or just want to razz them, these seats are an incredible experience. My tickets are below market on Ticketmaster and you'll pay less than what you see there.

I have about 24 games left this year (sorry, no season opener or finale), but if you're interested in a certain game, shoot me a DM. I've done a ton of Wizards STH sales and a few Caps games on Reddit over the past few seasons, so buy with confidence.

Edit: I have 2 tickets to the games.

Hi all! I am a season ticket holder in section 400, row B. This is second row upper level, dead center ice.

I miss many games throughout the year and prefer to sell on here or Facebook before I list on Ticket Exchange. I sell below market value on Ticketmaster so my prices will be below what you see on there.

I currently have sold 10 of the 41 games but have several left. Let me know via DM if there are any you’re interested in.

Last season we got tickets to one game in the metal folding chair seats in the upper rows of the 100s. I don’t remember it being marked on the arena seat map. It was not great and I wouldn’t want those seats again, but I can’t remember which row they began - does anyone know which sections/rows those seats are so I can avoid this season?

Edit: it was 121, row R. Everything behind was folding chairs but it started before and I can’t remember where. Is every 100 section like this?