The Washington Capitals forward, Max Pacioretty, made a remarkable comeback after tearing his right Achilles twice but expressed feeling like "a shell of my former self" during the season. Despite skating in 47 games, his performance didn't meet his own expectations, scoring only four times and picking up 19 assists, far from his pre-injury level. Pacioretty still deals with daily rehab and uncertainty as he approaches free agency, with no conversations yet about a return to the Capitals.

By the Numbers
  • Pacioretty scored 4 goals and picked up 19 assists in 47 games post-injury.
  • He signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Capitals for the season.
State of Play
  • Pacioretty expressed uncertainty about his future as he approaches free agency.
  • He stayed with the Capitals through the trade deadline, helping the team make the playoffs.
What's Next

Pacioretty aims to keep working hard and wants another chance to show that he can be the player he once was, despite the challenges he faces.

Bottom Line

Max Pacioretty's comeback story is inspirational, but his future in the NHL remains uncertain as he strives to regain his pre-injury form while dealing with upcoming free agency.