Plus: The Caps were very much not themselves for good portions of this one – unsurprising after the emotional wins against much better teams prior to this one. Props to the Sharks for making that a game and really commanding the play for the majority of regulation. For the Caps to get a point out of that? We’ll take it. Minus: Late in a tie game, the last thing you want to do … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Sharks Recap: Caps Sleepwalk to Point in 2-1 OT Loss
Capitals Temperature Check: Week 6-7
Throughout the season, we’ll check in on the Washington Capitals to see which players, positions, and/or systems are hot and who is…well, not. Today we’re assessing the team based on their games between November 19 and November 30. Opponents: Avalanche (2-1 L), Devils (3-2 L), Panthers (4-1 W), Lightning (5-4 W), Islanders (5-4 OTW), Devils (6-5 W) The power play. Source … [Read more...] about Capitals Temperature Check: Week 6-7
Capitals-Devils: How the Game Was Won
Last night marked the end of the Capitals’ regular-season series against the Devils. Like the three that preceded it over the last six weeks, it was a close, back-and-forth affair, ending in a 6-5 final for the good guys – with 10 different players scoring a goal between the two teams. It was an event-filled game to be sure, but let’s focus on two moments of pure hustle that … [Read more...] about Capitals-Devils: How the Game Was Won
Capitals vs. Devils Recap: Caps Hang On in Wild 6-5 Win
Plus: The power play remains red hot, with the Caps scoring three times with the extra man. Minus: Letting the Devils come back to tie it after storming out to a 4-2 lead was…less than ideal. Our three stars: *** Jake Allen ** John Carlson * Source … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Devils Recap: Caps Hang On in Wild 6-5 Win
Capitals vs. Islanders Recap: Chychrun Gets the Caps 5-4 Win in Overtime
Plus: We all know the Capitals’ struggles on the power play to start the season, but they have been getting better and better as the season has gone on. You’d think without Alex Ovechkin, the numbers would go bad, but they they have now scored 10 power play goals in their last 10 games including two in today’s game. Minus: The Caps have had a recent habit of playing a little … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Islanders Recap: Chychrun Gets the Caps 5-4 Win in Overtime