Japers Rink

Micah McCurdy joins Greg to discuss the state of the Caps, what really drives play, and how offense works in the modern NHL. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Bluesky at @hockeyviz.com and check out their website at www.hockeyviz.com. Source … [Read more...] about Japers’ Rink Radio Episode 233: Goalies vs. Shooters (w/ Micah McCurdy)

Did Alex Ovechkin score? Nope. Plus: After dropping their last three in regulation, it felt important for the Caps to get off to a strong start in this game. They did just that, putting eight shots on net and jumping out to a 2-0 lead before the game was five minutes old. Minus: The start was good. The finish…well, that needed work, as the Caps took too many penalties and … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Senators Recap: Another OT Needed in 5-4 SO Win

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Did Alex Ovechkin score? He did! 11 to go… Plus: After falling behind 1-0 in the first period, the Caps did a decent job of keeping Tampa’s big guns and their high-octane offense in check, allowing them only nine shots on goal after Mitchell Chafee’s opening tally (although the eighth of those, Tampa’s first shot of the third period, ended up going in). And of course an Ovi … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Lightning Recap: Offense Sputters Again in 3-1 Loss

With last night’s 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues, the Washington Capitals have lost two consecutive games in regulation for just the third time this season. The last time it happened? December 16th in Dallas and December 17 in Chicago. There were a few key factors working against Washington last night, the most obvious being they were so clearly missing Tom Wilson on the ice. … [Read more...] about Capitals-Blues: How the Game Was Lost