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The Washington Capitals return from the Olympic break fully healthy up front—but that means Hendrix Lapierre is headed to the press box. We break down why Spencer Carbery made the call, what it says about Lapierre’s development, and whether this is short-term accountability or long-term concern. Plus, John Carlson remains out day-to-day, Logan Thompson starts against his former Vegas Golden Knights, and the playoff math is getting real. Full lineup breakdown and bold takes on today’s Locked On Capitals.
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"Capitals Bench Lapierre, Carlson Injury Update & Vegas Preview | Locked On Capital" is an episode of Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals. Runtime 10 min. Published February 27, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.