Tag Archives: Inside The Numbers

Capitals at Blues – Inside The Numbers: Another Clunker

Photo: Joe Puetz/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals were simply outplayed in this contest, and at times, were nearly run out of the building. As a result, the Caps suffered their second-consecutive decisive defeat. There were very few bright spots … Continue reading

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Capitals at Senators – Post Game Breakdown: Caps Finish Strong Before Holiday Break

Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images Both teams were playing the second game of a back-to-back set (Ottawa was in New Jersey Friday night, the Capitals hosted Buffalo), but it would make little difference, as this one was #ALLCAPS. The … Continue reading

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Sabres at Capitals – Inside The Numbers: Caps Sweep Sabres For The Week

Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images Thanks to the “special” schedule planning by the NHL, the Buffalo Sabres made their second visit in six days to Capital One Arena on Friday night. The Caps would notch two tally’s and … Continue reading

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Penguins at Capitals – Inside The Numbers: A Game Of Inches

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images This one was wild from the start. In the end, the game came down to two Penguins goals that managed to cross the goal line, and two chances by the Caps, that didn’t. Here’s our deeper … Continue reading

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Red Wings @ Capitals – Inside The Numbers: A Familiar Formula

Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images This game was in doubt for about the first three minutes of the first period. After that, it was #ALLCAPS. Alex Ovechkin would register his 21st career hat trick and the Capitals would … Continue reading

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Capitals @ Islanders: Inside The Numbers: Tom Wilson Scores Twice, Backstrom Passes Bondra

Photo: @Islanders It’s becoming a familiar script. A slow start followed by a convincing response. After giving up the games first goal the Capitals responded with four unanswered goals for a convincing 4-1 win over the Islanders in Brooklyn Monday … Continue reading

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Blackhawks @ Capitals – Inside The Numbers: Building Momentum

Photo: @Capitals The Capitals stormed out of the gates to take a quick 2-0 lead and cruised to a 4-2 win Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. The win is the Capitals third straight, and improves their record to 11-7-3. The … Continue reading

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Capitals vs. Jets: A Look At The Numbers

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals had every excuse to lay down in their game against the Winnipeg Jets Wednesday night. They were playing tired, had to use their backup goalie, who had all of seven NHL games experience in a … Continue reading

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Washington Capitals @ Minnesota Wild – Inside The Numbers: Dmitry Orlov Scores Twice; Tom Wilson Returns In Grand Fashion

Photo: @Capitals After losing consecutive games in less than impressive fashion, the Capitals responded with a strong showing against the Wild Tuesday night in St. Paul. Dmitry Orlov would take top honors with a pair of goals and an assist … Continue reading

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Coyotes @ Capitals – Inside The Numbers: Washington’s Penalty Kill Woes and Lack Of Offense Continue

Photo: @Capitals Things looked good for the Capitals coming into their contest with the Coyotes. Arizona was playing their second game in less than 24 hours, while the home team Caps were rested, playing their fifth game of their five-game … Continue reading

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