Capitals fans are urged to protect their short-term memories, especially after their team suffered a disappointing 4-1 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Despite this setback, the Capitals had a season filled with noteworthy achievements, including a spectacular performance from Alex Ovechkin, who scored 44 goals, and rookie coach Spencer Carbery leading the team to 51 wins. The front office made significant off-season additions like Pierre-Luc Dubois and Jakob Chychrun, reigniting hopes for a revival.

While the playoff exit may sting, fans are encouraged to reflect on the positives of the season, such as Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. This 50th-anniversary season will be remembered, even amidst a history of playoff failures. However, as Ovechkin’s career winds down, anticipation builds for how the team will evolve moving forward.