How Does Lapierre Fit Into Capitals' Plans? GM Chris Patrick Talks Expectations For Forward After Up-And-Down Year The Capitals still see the potential in Hendrix Lapierre. 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Capitals 'Optimistic' They Can Bolster Top-6 This Offseason: 'We're In Really The Best Spot We've Been In' 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Aliaksei Protas Feels He Still Has More To Prove, Will Work To Get Lighter & Faster For Capitals This Summer 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Capitals Free Agents Have Interest In Returning, GM Patrick Says 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Charlie Lindgren Opens Up About 'Challenging' Year With Capitals, Ready To Bounce Back: 'I'm Not Gonna Make Excuses, I'm Gonna Work' 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Cole Hutson Will Aim To Get 'Bigger, Stronger & Faster' Going Into Next Year With Capitals, Reflects On First Taste Of NHL Action 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Capitals Part Ways With Assistant Coach Kirk Muller, Who Is Leaving To Pursue Other Opportunities 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing NHL Insider Dismisses Dylan Larkin Trade Rumors: "That's Crazy" 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Capitals Prospect Ilya Protas Named AHL Rookie Of The Year 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Finding A Home With The Capitals Has Helped Logan Thompson Finally Hit His Stride: 'I'm Just More Free Here' 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing NHL Players Polled On Expansion, Best Style, Rivalries, Golfing And More 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing How Does Lapierre Fit Into Capitals' Plans? GM Chris Patrick Talks Expectations For Forward After Up-And-Down Year The Hockey News - Washington Capitals Sat, Apr 25, 2026 The Capitals still see the potential in Hendrix Lapierre. How Does Lapierre Fit Into Capitals' Plans? GM Chris Patrick Talks Expectations For Forward After Up-And-Down Year The Capitals still see the potential in Hendrix Lapierre. 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Capitals 'Optimistic' They Can Bolster Top-6 This Offseason: 'We're In Really The Best Spot We've Been In' 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Aliaksei Protas Feels He Still Has More To Prove, Will Work To Get Lighter & Faster For Capitals This Summer 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Capitals Free Agents Have Interest In Returning, GM Patrick Says 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Charlie Lindgren Opens Up About 'Challenging' Year With Capitals, Ready To Bounce Back: 'I'm Not Gonna Make Excuses, I'm Gonna Work' 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Cole Hutson Will Aim To Get 'Bigger, Stronger & Faster' Going Into Next Year With Capitals, Reflects On First Taste Of NHL Action 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Capitals Part Ways With Assistant Coach Kirk Muller, Who Is Leaving To Pursue Other Opportunities 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing NHL Insider Dismisses Dylan Larkin Trade Rumors: "That's Crazy" 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Capitals Prospect Ilya Protas Named AHL Rookie Of The Year 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Finding A Home With The Capitals Has Helped Logan Thompson Finally Hit His Stride: 'I'm Just More Free Here' 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing NHL Players Polled On Expansion, Best Style, Rivalries, Golfing And More 1:42 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing