# NO EXCUSES: Why the Washington Capitals MUST REACH the Eastern Conference Final This Season

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Podcast: [Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-capitals-daily-podcast-on-the-washington-capitals-648397)
Published: 2026-08-24T15:36:23+00:00
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## Resource

Washington Capitals set their sights on the Eastern Conference Final after a bold offseason overhaul. Can stars like Alex Ovechkin, Jordan Kyrou, and Alex Tuch ignite a new era of playoff success or will major moves fall short?

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