Tag: Washington Capitals
Matt Murray Starting Over Marc-Andre Fleury Completely Shifts Series Momentum
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan made the right call. Starting goaltender Matt Murray in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final…
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Last Friday, the Washington Capitals had their season ending press conference after they were unceremoniously bounced from the 2017 Stanley…
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After the Washington Capitals were unceremoniously bounced yet again from the Stanley Cup playoffs, I began to ponder the thought…
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Crosby & concussions: What we know and don’t know
Unsurprisingly, Sidney Crosby was a major focal point in the Penguins traditional springtime triumph over Washington in the Stanley Cup…
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Boucher: The Inherent Masochism Of Sports Fandom
It’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Even if your team isn’t…
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How are the Penguins leading “dominant” Caps 2-0?
Nearly 36 hours after the Penguins defeated the Capitals 6-2 on Saturday night to take a 2-0 Second Round series…
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Ca$h me ou$$ide: End-of-game playoff fines & suspensions
On Thursday, Pittsburgh and Washington will meet for their tenth series all-time in the Stanley Cup playoffs with the Pens…
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T.J. Oshie X2
The Washington Capitals entered Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs down 2-1 in their best-of-7 playoff series. It looked…
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Pat & Leah Have a Hockey Podcast – thisisfine.gif
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Stanley Cup Playoffs: A look at the Eastern Conference
With the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs just a day away, matchups on both sides of the league are…
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Game Recap: Not Dead Yet! Lightning Beat Maple Leafs 4-1
Led by Victor Hedman‘s three assists and Brayden Point‘s pair of goals, The Tampa Bay Lightning stayed mathematically alive in…
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Perspective and the End of the Regular Season
The Washington Capitals are approaching the tail-end of another magnificent regular season. This is well-worn territory for the modern-day Caps….
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The Optional Skate EP 20: Focused Thrusts Into The Playoffs
For the first time ever, the entire DOY team is here for your hockey podcasting pleasure. Pizz, Marshall, Bree, Jon…
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Ovechkin Nets First Power Play Hat Trick in 5-4 OT Win Over the Wild
“The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire, we don’t need no water, let the motherf%cker burn, burn motherf%cker,…
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Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Washington Capitals 3/28/2017 @ 7:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild (44-24-7) 95pts 2nd in the Central 3.16 Goals For Per Game (3rd in the NHL) 2.51 Goals Against…
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The Caps are in
We know the Blackhawks are good, and they win Stanley Cups to prove it. We know the Blue Jackets are…
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Game Recap: Lightning On Life Support – Lose To Capitals 5-3
T.J. Oshie had a hat trick and the Washington Capitals clinched a playoff berth with a 5-3 win against the Tampa…
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Audio: Dotchin and Cooper Morning Skate 3/18
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Game Recap: Maple Leafs Whip Bolts 5-0
Frederik Andersen stopped all 33 shots he faced to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-0 thumping of the Tampa…
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Capitals Snap 4-game Skid with 4-2 Win Over the Wild
In 2010 at Wimbledon, American John Isner faced Frenchman Nicolas Mahut for the longest professional tennis match in history where…
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Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Washington Capitals 3/14/17 @ 6:00PM CST at Verizon Center
Minnesota Wild (43-18-6) 92pts in the Central 3.28 Goals For Per Game (2nd in the NHL) 2.40 Goals Against Per…
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Captials acquire Kevin Shattenkirk in blockbuster trade with Blues
According to press releases from both teams, the Washington Capitals have acquired star defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk and former Capitals prospect…
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T.J. Oshie, So Filthy
Check out this nasty, filthy goal by former Fighting Sioux and current Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie. For those keeping track…
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Welcome to the New NHL
On Monday January 23, 2017 the NHL announced its three stars of the previous week. The name at the top…
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Nobody ever suspects the Capitals
It seems like this happens every year. Lost in the headlines of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild tearing…
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Tweet of the Moment
#CapsSabres 2ND INTERMISSION UPDATE Presented by @CareFirst : #Caps 2 – Sabres 0 pic.twitter.com/IptvqOy33v — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 10,…
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Game Recap: ‘Canes Shutout Bolts 1-0 In OT
Cam Ward made 30 saves and Phillip Di Giuseppe scored with 3:34 remaining in overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes…
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Tweet of the Moment
#Caps to the power play at 14:45 of the 2nd. Hi-sticking on Cedric Paquette. Need one trailing 1-0. #CapsBolts #RockTheRed…
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At long last, it’s Jakub Vrana
It seems odd to say “at long last” when discussing Jakub Vrana, the young Czech prospect recently called up and…
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