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General Manager Brian MacLellan addressed the media on Wednesday to discuss what lies ahead for the Caps. MacLellan touched on a number of topics, including the decision to sit Braden Holtby in the final game of the season and Jay Beagle’s availability for Game 1.
MacLellan on Holtby playing yesterday: “We did have discussions about it. I thought it would have been great for him to set the record.”
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) April 11, 2016
#Caps‘ MacLellan said Matt Murray getting injured in #Pens‘ game vs. #Flyers played into decision to sit Braden Holtby in game 82.
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) April 11, 2016
MacLellan on Holtby: “Our team’s success in the playoffs is more important than him having one more victory than Brodeur.”
— Katie Brown (@katiebhockey) April 11, 2016
What would a Capitals postseason press conference be without mentions of past playoff failures?
MacLellan on Caps playoffs history: “I don’t think it goes away until you make it go away.”
— Katie Brown (@katiebhockey) April 11, 2016
#Caps GM Brian MacLellan: “We’re here to win a championship. Anything less than that is unsuccessful… But the focus is, let’s win Game 1”
— Ben Raby (@BenRaby31) April 11, 2016
#Caps GM Brian MacLellan: “The Presidents’ Trophy doesn’t mean much besides what you learned about yourselves to get there.”
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) April 11, 2016
MacLellan said he feels comfortable with Capitals playing either a heavy or a skill game, dictating pace or responding to it.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) April 11, 2016
MacLellan also provided an update on Jay Beagle and reiterated the importance of resting players in the regular season.
Caps GM Brian MacLellan said Jay Beagle is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs, barring any setbacks.
— Katie Brown (@katiebhockey) April 11, 2016
#Caps GM Brian MacLellan sees link between strong reg-season and opening playoffs with a healthy lineup rarin’ to go pic.twitter.com/JpjEeAXWrd
— Ben Raby (@BenRaby31) April 11, 2016
For more insight into how the Caps will approach the playoffs, check out Mike Vogel’s exclusive with MacLellan.
