Capitals hope offseason changes help them return to the playoffs as Ovechkin chases Gretzky
WASHINGTON CAPITALS Last season: 40-31-11, swept in first round of playoffs. COACH: Spencer Carbery (second NHL season, 40-31-11 in first year with Washington). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. New Jersey. DEPARTURES: G Darcy Kuemper, D Nick Jensen, RW T.J. …