Japers Rink

Last night was one of the Washington Capitals’ worst losses of the season. Yes, their road win streak came to an end in Dallas the night before, but that wasn’t a bad loss. Last night in Chicago, however? That was a tough one. The Caps were a tired team that fell into sloppy bad habits that cost them two points against the Chicago Blackhawks, one of the worst teams in the … [Read more...] about Capitals-Blackhawks: How the Game Was Lost

Plus: Andrew Mangiapane scored an absolutely stunning goal that belongs on all of the highlight reels. Minus: Pretty much everything else. The Caps had all the momentum after the first period but came out for the second looking all kinds of sloppy. The epitome of this second period disaster for the Capitals was the back-to-back bench minors for too many men on the ice, AKA … [Read more...] about Capitals @ Blackhawks Recap: Caps Blow 2-0 Lead, Fizzle Out in 3-2 Loss to Chicago

Plus: The Caps battled hard on the road against a good team. Sometimes you just don’t win. Jake Oettinger, who owns the Caps, was on top of his game, and Roope Hintz, who also owns the Caps, scored twice. There’s nothing to be ashamed about. Minus: Overall the Caps played well but they made too much of a habit to turn the puck over at their own blue line when trying to exit. It … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Dallas Recap: Road Streak Comes to End With 3-1 Loss to Stars

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Plus: How about Tom Wilson, picking up another two-goal game for himself? Both with the extra man, as well, which was a nice thing to see after the team’s mini-slide on the power play (just one in their last 11 coming into tonight). Minus: Tonight’s was admittedly fluky and thankfully not the result of sustained pressure by their opponent, but the Capitals once again allowed … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Sabres Recap: Caps Outduel Sabres for 4-2 Win