There's no denying that this year's group has set itself apart, and a lot of credit goes to the Capitals' room.

Boucher led the Ottawa Senators to their most recent Stanley Cup Playoff appearance, taking them to within one goal of the Cup Final in 2017.

The Washington Capitals continue to succeed without Alex Ovechkin and aim to extend a two-game winning streak when they host the New York Islanders on Friday.

I’m at the point in my career where my former teammates are coaching,” Bogosian joked. “The hockey world is such a small ...