The Red Wings must have nightmares about playing the Caps in the third period. Just less than two weeks ago, they took a 2-1 lead into the third only to see the Caps go on a four goal tear to win the game. Last night, with the game tied, the Caps again used a big final frame to win, this time adding three goals in the third period. But while the goals were great (and obviously … [Read more...] about Capitals-Red Wings: How the Game Was Won
Capitals vs. Red Wings Recap: Caps Drown Detroit in Third for 4-1 Win
Did Alex Ovechkin score? No. Plus: The Red Wings have one of the best power plays in the NHL and the Caps did not give them a chance to use it, as they refrained from taking even a single penalty the whole game. The Caps are a strong five-on-five team, so keeping the game at even strength will always give them the advantage over most teams and that worked tonight. Minus: The … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Red Wings Recap: Caps Drown Detroit in Third for 4-1 Win
Capitals Temperature Check: Week 22
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 10-16. [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 22
Capitals-Sharks: How the Game Was Won
The Capitals came into San Jose yesterday looking to bounce back after a frustrating loss in LA – and maybe get a little revenge for a Sharks’ overtime win back in DC earlier this season. Mission accomplished for the good guys, as they took a 5-1 win out of Silicon Valley and ended their California trip on a high note. The goal from Trevor van Riemsdyk in the third period to … [Read more...] about Capitals-Sharks: How the Game Was Won
Capitals vs. Sharks Recap: Caps Swim Away with 5-1 Win
Did Alex Ovechkin score? He did – and welcome to The List, Georgi Romanov! Plus: We’ve talked about this before, but the Caps have occasionally struggled with their starts. Today they had no such issue, jumping out to a three-goal lead and looking very comfortable doing so as they outshot the Sharks 17-3 in the opening frame. That’ll do. Minus: In the second period and the … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Sharks Recap: Caps Swim Away with 5-1 Win