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The Washington Capitals continue securing their place in the postseason with just a few games remaining in the regular season. They’ve already clinched the top spot in the Metropolitan Division. Following a shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, the Caps also clinched the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Capitals are now guaranteed home ice advantage all the way through the Eastern Conference portion of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Through 78 games, the Caps have a record of 50-19-9 for 109 points and have the third best goal differential in the league with a +66.
It’s been a banner regular season for the Capitals. The team rebounded from a tough 2023-2024 campaign to give their future Hall of Fame captain another shot at the Stanley Cup.
In addition, Alex Ovechkin’s historic goal scoring pursuit has fueled the team’s improvements. With his 41st goal of the season, Ovi surpassed Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. Now he hopes to take that momentous achievement and keep that going into the playoffs.
As the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Capitals will play the second Wild Card team. If the current standings hold, the Caps would take on the Montreal Canadiens in the opening round. It would be an excellent matchup pitting two teams on polar opposite ends of the organizational spectrum. The Caps are in their swan song era, hoping to make another championship run while they can.
The Canadiens are hoping their championship window is just opening. Their captain, Nick Suzuki, is hitting his prime while winger Cole Caufield closes in on his first 40-goal campaign. Add in an excellent season from rookie defenseman Lane Hutson and the late-season addition of rookie winger Ivan Demidov, and things are looking up for Montreal. They’ll hope to start their playoff run with an upset in the opening round.
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The Washington Commanders don’t need a quarterback after taking Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick last season, but they may be looking for someone to add to the depth at the position.
ESPN writer Ben Solak believes Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who holds the FBS record for most touchdown passes, could be a fit for the Commanders in undrafted free agency.
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Gabriel to the Commanders?
“Gabriel leaves college as one of the most productive passers in NCAA history, but he does not project as an NFL passer,” Solak writes. “He’s 5-11 and does not have the movement traits or arm talent of Bryce Young or Kyler Murray. Gabriel has a quick release and fast eyes, so he could work in college-inspired offenses like those in Washington (Kliff Kingsbury) or potentially Las Vegas (Chip Kelly).”
Gabriel would also get a chance to learn from Marcus Mariota, who both went to Hawaii and attended the University of Oregon, so that further connects the two sides to a deal.
The NFL Draft is set for April 24-26.
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Expeditors International of Washington announced the upcoming retirement of CEO Jeffrey S. Musser and the appointment of Daniel R. Wall as his successor. This leadership transition, alongside a strong earnings report showing increased revenue and net income, initially seemed positive for the company. However, despite these developments, Expeditors’ stock price decreased by 9% last quarter. This decline aligns with broader market volatility, notably fueled by global trade uncertainties and escalating tariffs, which overshadowed company-specific events. The share buyback activity likely cushioned larger declines, but the market’s overall downward trend dictated performance.
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Despite the recent dip in Expeditors International of Washington’s stock price, the company has delivered a total return of 54.30% over the past five years. This performance reflects its ability to provide value to shareholders through dividends and share price appreciation. When comparing its recent one-year performance, which lagged behind the US market’s decline of 3.8%, the longer-term results suggest a more resilient investment over the extended period.
Considering the fluctuations in revenue and earnings, recent executive changes and positive earnings reports tend to support future growth forecasts. However, global trade uncertainties continue to pose potential risks, which may weigh on revenue and earnings projections. Meanwhile, the share price, currently at a discount to the consensus analyst price target of US$115.54, indicates potential room for upward movement. While the company trades at a premium compared to the Global Logistics industry average, its historical performance and lower P/E ratio relative to peers highlight its strength as an investment in the logistics sector.
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