The WTOP Huddle: Nats back on track; Caps, Wizards make playoff pushes

The Nationals nearly have their full lineup back and got out to a strong start in St. Louis after a rough trip to Los Angeles. Should the Nats’ five-game losing skid be brushed aside or is it cause for concern moving forward?

Also inside the WTOP Huddle: The Capitals made a “Stanley Cup or bust” deal for Anthony Mantha at the NHL trade deadline and the Wizards are suddenly hot after completing an improbable sweep of the Utah Jazz, the team with the NBA’s best record. What are the playoff prospects for both D.C. teams?

See what WTOP Senior Sports Director Dave Johnson, Sports Director George Wallace, and Sports reporters Rob Woodfork, Dave Preston and Chris Cichon have to say.

Watch the discussion below.

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