SURVIVAL: Washington Capitals Face Rasmus Sandin Uncertainty, How Will Defense HOLD Up Without Him?

Washington Capitals face a blue line crisis as Rasmus Sandin and John Carlson depart, leaving major questions about defensive depth and chemistry. Can Jakob Chychrun and Matt Roy anchor the top pair, or will the cascading impact force third-pair skaters into unfamiliar territory? Chris Patrick’s offseason moves—Vincent Desharnais, Justin Holl, and Liljegren—aim to fill the gaps, but is this patchwork enough to “survive” until Sandin’s return?