Tag Archives: 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Penguins Clobber Capitals 6-2, Take 2-0 Series Lead

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images After an anxiety-filled Game 1 loss on Thursday night, the Capitals were determined to even their second round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight, their final game at home before heading to the … Continue reading →

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Game 2 Preview: Penguins @ Capitals

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

Tonight the Capitals and Penguins will meet again for Game 2 of the best of seven series between the two best teams in the NHL. The Penguins won a close, but hard-fought contest in Game 1 by the final score … Continue reading →

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Perspective: Battle Tested and Ready for Pittsburgh

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

Photo: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais The date was May 10th, 2016. The site was Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the building that houses the biggest rival of the Capitals: the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Capitals were staring at a 3-1 series hole in … Continue reading →

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Capitals Daily Report: It’s “Go” Time

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

Photo: Washington Capitals The Capitals held an optional skate today to get ready for Game 1 tonight against the Penguins. The optional skate was well attended as even Alex Ovechkin was present. Karl Alzner is still recovering from an undisclosed upper … Continue reading →

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Caps Fans, Get Ready to Rock The Red in the Round 2 Rematch vs. Penguins

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

The whole city of Washington is getting behind their Capitals as they take on the defending champion Penguins in the second round. Now the Capitals have made it easier for fans to get involved with the team with tons of … Continue reading →

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Capitals Daily Report: Alzner Nears Return, Everybody Else is Set to Go

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

The Capitals hit the ice on Wednesday to continue preparations for their big series against the Penguins. With Game 1 set for Thursday, the city is eagerly anticipating the Capitals series against the defending Stanley Cup champions. There will be an … Continue reading →

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Capitals versus Penguins – Stats And Preview

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

Justin K. Aller/Getty Images It wasn’t easy, but they got through it. The Capitals defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs four games to two in a much closer series than most thought it would be. There was plenty of relief and … Continue reading →

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Round Two Playoff Tickets go on Sale Tonight

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images Capitals PR announced this morning that individual tickets for round two against the Pittsburgh Penguins will go on sale tonight. The Penguins defeated the Blue Jackets in five games in their first round while the Capitals … Continue reading →

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Game 6 Preview: Capitals @ Maple Leafs

Posted on April 22, 2017 by

The Capitals did exactly what they had to do: take care of business on home ice to take this series back to Toronto up 3-2. Now, the pressure is on the Maple Leafs as they look to keep their season … Continue reading →

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Williams Comes Up Clutch in 2-1 OT Win, Caps Take 3-2 Series Lead

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Michael Fleetwood

Rob Carr/Getty Images After getting a much-needed win in Wednesday night’s 5-4 thriller in Toronto, the Capitals followed that up with an epic 2-1 overtime win in front of their home crowd to take a 3-2 series lead.

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