Author Archives: Jon Sorensen

About Jon Sorensen

Jon has been a Caps fan since day one, attending his first game at the Capital Centre in 1974. His passion for the Caps has grown over the decades, which has included time as a season ticket holder, social media and community organizer, and most recently led to the founding of NoVa Caps in 2014. Jon earned a Bachelor's of Science in Engineering at Old Dominion University, and is a Systems Engineer during intermissions, which has been instrumental in supporting his Capitals habit.

Washington Capitals Evening News: Jakub’s Ladder and a Resting Beagle

Posted on September 22, 2017

Photo: NHL Prep for preseason game #3, Friday’s camp scrimmage, preseason ponderings, Jakub Vrana will go with another top line, Dmitry Orlov preview, what prospects are shining dyer the first week of training camp and more in this evening’s Capitals … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Evening News: Roster Cuts and a Breather

Posted on September 21, 2017

Thursday was an off day for the Caps, more roster cuts at camp, Alex Ovechkin and eliminating penalties, projecting the opening night lineup after the first week of camp, training camp schedule for Friday and more in this evening’s Capitals … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2017-Washington Capitals Training Camp, Alex Chiasson, Calgary Flames, Jakub Vrana, Jon Sorensen, Matt Niskanen, Montreal Canadiens, Taylor Chorney, Washington Capitals Training Camp | 1 Comment

Capitals Beat Canadiens 4-2 in 2nd Preseason Tune-Up Game

Posted on September 20, 2017

The Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Wednesday night at Bell Centre in Montreal. The victory evened the Capitals preseason record to 1-1. The Capitals return to preseason action Friday night when they host the St. Louis Blues at … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2017-Washington Capitals Training Camp, Devante Smith-Pelly, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Jakub Vrana, Jon Sorensen, Montreal Canadiens, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals Training Camp | 7 Comments

Washington Capitals Evening News: Ready for the Canadiens

Posted on September 20, 2017

Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports Getting ready for the Habs, starting lines for tonight, Jonas Siegenthaler comes to camp prepared, first round of cuts are made, Brett Connolly is looking to move up, Jakub Vrana feels the pressure and much more … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Adam Carlson, Alex Ovechkin, Calgary Flames, Devante Smith-Pelly, Eddie Olczyk, Edmonton Oilers, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Jakub Vrana, Jay Beagle, Jonas Siegenthaler, Montreal Canadiens, Tim McGauley | Leave a comment

Washington Capitals Evening News: Backstrom and Ovechkin Split

Posted on September 19, 2017

‘Wizard of Auz’ is close to making the Caps, NHL begins cracking down on faceoff and slashing violations, Caps release promotional schedule, bad news for former Cap Zach Sanford, preparations for the Canadiens game, separating Ovechkin and Backstrom and more … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Jay Beagle, Nathan Walker, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals News Links, Zach Sanford | 2 Comments

Under Pressure: Increased Pressures Face Ovechkin and Kuznetsov This Season

Posted on September 19, 2017

Photo: Washington Capitals Barry Trotz stated Tuesday after practice that the Capitals will likely split Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom to start the season. The initial plan will be to join Ovechkin with Evgeny Kuznetsov on one line and Backstrom … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Jon Sorensen | 6 Comments

Devils Down Capitals 4-1 in First Preseason Tilt

Posted on September 18, 2017

The Washington Capitals fell to the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Monday night at the Prudential Center in Trenton, New Jersey. The Capitals return to preseason action Wednesday night when they visit the Candiens at the Belle Centre in Montreal. … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, News | Tagged 2017 Washington Capitals Preseason, Aaron Ness, Nathan Walker, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals Training Camp | 7 Comments

Washington Capitals Evening News: Hello MoJo

Posted on September 18, 2017

The Nationals’ Daniel Murphy stops by Kettler, prep for the Devils, John Carlson preview, Christian Djoos has big test tonight, visiting MoJo in New Jersey, Crosby speaks on Olympics, lineups for tonight and more in this evening’s Capitals news links:

Posted in News | Tagged Aaron Ness, Andrew Cherniwchan, Christian Djoos, Daniel Murphy, Frankie SImonelli, Hershey Bears, Jeremy Langlois, John Carlson, Matt Carey, Nathan Walker, New Jersey Devils, Sidney Crosby, Taylor Cammarata, Tom Wilson | Leave a comment

Marcus Johansson Will Find It ‘Weird’ to Face the Capitals

Posted on September 18, 2017

Photo: NHL The Washington Capitals kick-off their 2017 preseason schedule this evening when they visit the Devils at the Prudential Center in Trenton, New Jersey. While many of the regulars for both teams will sit in order for teams to … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Jon Sorensen, Marcus Johansson, New Jersey Devils, Nico Hischier, Tyler Graovac | 3 Comments

Washington Capitals Evening News Links: Let the Games Begin

Posted on September 17, 2017

Ovechkin turns 32, goalie masks for all of the goaltenders in Caps camp, Siegenthaler loses weight, Capitals schedule for the remainder of camp, first scrimmage, prep for first preseason game and more in this evening’s news links: