The Washington Capitals made a big gamble this summer, acquiring Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Los Angeles Kings and choosing to overlook his struggles in L.A., critics and outside noise to fill a crucial need on their top-6. So far, it's paid off — and then some.

In a shocking trade, Dubois and Kuemper swap teams. As analysts and fans debate, the future of the Kings and Capitals remains uncertain.

The Capitals center has six points in his last six games, but it's his play away from the scoresheet that's opening eyes in the organization.

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