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’ll be assessing the team based on their games from March 17-23. [Editor’s Note: Friendly reminder that this is merely meant as a look at the last few weeks in isolation, and is not a commentary on a player or system’s overall … [Read more...] about Capitals Temperature Check: Week 23
Capitals-Panthers: How the Game Was Won
The Caps rode another solid offensive performance to a big win over the Florida Panthers last night, not only extending their current winning streak to four games (and their ninth in the last ten games overall) but successfully completing a sweep of their season series against the reigning Stanley Cup champions. After a wild first period that saw the two teams deadlocked at … [Read more...] about Capitals-Panthers: How the Game Was Won
Capitals vs. Panthers Recap: Caps Outlast Cats in 6-3 Win
Did Alex Ovechkin score? Sadly, no, although he did grab a couple of sweet assists. Plus: After a six-goal explosion, 13 different Caps registered at least a point in this one, including six points from the defense. That’s a nice, balanced attack. Minus: As a fan, that first period was very fun to watch – but you have to think neither the Caps’ coaching staff nor Logan … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Panthers Recap: Caps Outlast Cats in 6-3 Win
Playoff-Bound Capitals Have Come a Long Way, Babes
Last night, the Capitals clinched a playoff spot, becoming the first team this season to do so. While their presence in the postseason hasn’t really been in doubt for months, and although the clinching game itself was maybe a little closer than one would have liked (thanks in part to John Tortorella continuing his streak of being the singular most annoying coach in the … [Read more...] about Playoff-Bound Capitals Have Come a Long Way, Babes
Capitals vs. Flyers Recap: Ovechkin Scores No. 888 and Caps Down Flyers 3-2
Did Alex Ovechkin score? Yes he did, boys and girls and babes! Number 35 on the season, and number 888 of his career. Only 7 to go… Plus: Andrew Mangiapane hadn’t scored since February 4, and he finally found the back of the net again tonight. He’d been in quite a groove to start the season, so it was nice to see him score again and hopefully get some of his confidence back … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Flyers Recap: Ovechkin Scores No. 888 and Caps Down Flyers 3-2