Andre Burakovsky was rumored to be on the move after he struggled at the start of the season. But even in the days leading up to Monday’s trade deadline, Burakovsky was adamant that his preference was to remain with the Capitals. With 20 points in 58 games this season, Burakovsky is now just five tallies short of his total from last season, though he has averaged fewer points per game. “I think the trade deadline passing definitely takes the pressure off one of our linemates there,” Connolly said coyly. And for a player who has historically fed off confidence, sensing some from the Capitals could make all the difference.

Source: Washington Post February 27, 2019 16:30 UTC