Monthly Archives: February 2016
Blackhawks Down Capitals 3-2
Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday afternoon at the United Center in Chicago. The Capitals record drops to 45-12-4 (94 points). The Blackhawks record improves to 39-20-5 (83 points). The Capitals next play host to … Continue reading
Looking Back on Sergei Gonchar’s Capitals and NHL Career
Getty Images If Peter Bondra was the Capitals’ 1990’s version of Alex Ovechkin, then former defenseman Sergei Gonchar was the 1990’s Mike Green. One of the best defensemen in franchise history, Gonchar played ten of his 21 NHL seasons with … Continue reading
Game Preview: Showdown at the Madhouse on Madison
Time is ticking around the NHL as the Trade Deadline is near. On Monday afternoon, the deadline for deals will come and go. Cup contenders will be looking to strengthen their rosters for a long postseason run, while teams in … Continue reading
Caps Seek to Shirk Need for “Come-From-Behind” Mentality
Patrick Smith/Getty Images By allowing the Minnesota Wild to score the first goal Friday night, sloppy play in the first period once again forced the Capitals once again into a rally position. “It looked like a demonstration on how not … Continue reading
John Carlson out 3-4 Weeks following Procedure Today
Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports As per the Washington Post’s Issabelle Khurshdyan, John Carlson is going to be out three to four weeks.
Capitals Place Brooks Laich on Waivers
Photo: Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals have placed veteran forward Brooks Laich on waivers, according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie. Laich has one year left on a six-year, $27 million contract with a cap hit of $4.5 million. Laich has just … Continue reading
It’s Number 40 for the Great 8
Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images It’s an exciting time to be a Washington Capitals fan and each celebration seems to overshadow the last. Friday night, against the Minnesota Wild, Alex Ovechkin, tallied his 40th goal of the season.
Breaking: HoltBeast Action Figure Quite the Party Animal
@roncajolo37 Friday night was “Holtbeast Action Figure” giveaway night at Verizon Center. Coupled with a gritty Caps win, each fan got to take home one of these beautys. What many might not know, the Holtbeast figure would appear to really … Continue reading
Capitals Must Rally Again, This Time for 3-2 Win
Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Capitals beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Friday night at Verizon Center. The Capitals record improves to 45-11-4 (94 points). The Wild record falls to 27-25-10. The Capitals next travel to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks on Sunday. … Continue reading
Washington Capitals Daily Report – 2/26
Photo: @washcaps The Capitals host the re-surging Minnesota Wild tonight at Verizon Center. Puck-drop is 7:00 PM. The Caps will be looking to rebound and start a new winning streak following Wednesday nights loss the the Canadiens.