Category Archives: Game Experiences

OshBabe in OT! T.J. Oshie Scores Overtime Winner to Lift Capitals Over Blue Jackets, 2-1

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime on Friday night, in their first game following the holiday break. The Capitals are next in action tomorrow night against the Carolina Hurricanes, puck drop … Continue reading →

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Washington Classic: Nicklas Backstrom Picks Up Primary Assist on Alex Ovechkin Goal in 900th Game Together

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

The Capitals’ Saturday night contest against the New Jersey Devils in Newark marked the 900th game that Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom have played together, and in that span, the two have become the best 1-2 punch in franchise history. … Continue reading →

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After A 5-2 Victory In Tampa Bay, The Capitals’ Ohashi Pushup Tradition Returned

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Della Young

Screencap: Capitals The Washington Capitals began this season’s Mentor’s Trip right by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Saturday. A certain Dad’s Trip tradition returned in the midst of post-game celebrations.

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Bottom-Six Boost: Capitals’ Bottom-Six Come Up Big in Third Period With Two Quick Tallies

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images For the last few games, the Capitals have had the full compliment of their intended lineup this season and while it took a few games, the team’s chemistry has begun to work. Nowhere in their … Continue reading →

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Capitals Kick-Off Annual Mentor’s Trip This Weekend

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Della Young

Photo: Capitals It’s that time of year! The Washington Capitals have started their 12th annual Mentor’s Trip (AKA Dad’s Trip) this weekend.

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T.J., Ya Filthy Animal! T.J. Oshie Undresses Boston Bruins Defender For Second Goal of the Game

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Patrick Smith/Getty Images While the Capitals’ Wednesday night contest against the Boston Bruins would no doubt be a difficult matchup, right wing T.J. Oshie has had himself one heck of a night already, with two goals in the second period. … Continue reading →

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Cruising Carly: John Carlson Scores 10th and 11th Goals of the Season in First Period Against Los Angeles Kings, Continues Historic Start to the Season.

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Hans Deryk/The Canadian Press, via the Associated Press Capitals defenseman John Carlson’s start to the 2019-20 season has seen the former first-round pick have one incredible game after the other. After scoring a goal in the Caps’ 5-2 routing of … Continue reading →

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Throw the Teddies! Hershey Bears Conduct Annual Teddy Bear Toss Game, Set New World Record (Again)

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Caroline O’Connor/Hershey Bears/Great Save Productions While every game in the Hershey Bears’ season is one to look forward to in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss Game is one that holds extra meaning for fans and the team … Continue reading →

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Add Another to the Books! Alex Ovechkin Reaches New Milestones In Capitals’ 5-2 Victory Over Detroit Red Wings

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images In the Washington Capitals 5-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday night, on a night in which he scored a hat trick, Alex Ovechkin achieved several new personal milestones, adding to a long list … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin Records Hat Trick in Victory Against the Detroit Red Wings

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images With a goal in the Capitals’ 4-3 overtime victory on Friday, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was just three goals shy of reaching the 20-goal plateau yet another time in his storied NHL career. Just one … Continue reading →

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