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SAVED: Washington Capitals’ Dylan McIlrath FIGHTS for NHL Relevance and Reinvents His Role

Podcast: Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals
Published: Aug 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 1832
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Summary

Washington Capitals face a heated roster battle as Dylan McIlrath fights to prove his grit still has a place in today’s NHL. With Justin Holl joining the blue line mix and Rasmus Sandin recovering from ACL surgery, the seventh defenseman slot is suddenly up for grabs—raising the question: does toughness and leadership still hold value in the modern game?