‘Washington Capitals’ Archive

What do you mean the Capitals – Penguins rivalry is waning?

Capitals vs. Penguins: A rivalry with a big missing piece in Sidney Crosby – The Post
Penguins talk about a cooling Ovechkin-Crosby rivalry – Capitals Insider, The Post
To paraphrase one co-worker: “I believe as a matter of basic theology that every time the Penguins lose, an angel gets its wings.”
Maybe the Pittsburgh Penguins fans don’t feel [...]

Caps: Reactions to NHL relaignment from rival fans

The NHL’s decision to realign into 4 conferences with the Washington Capitals being placed into a conference with former Patrick Division rivals was welcomed enthusiastically by D.C. fans like me. Being assigned into the same conference as the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins is something Caps [...]

NHL realignment will put Capitals where they need to be

Governors adopt radical realignment plan – NHL.com
I think I speak for all Washington Capitals fans when I say “our long National (Hockey League) nightmare is over.” Well, it will be next season.
A realignment of the NHL has been adopted and as a result, the Capitals will be grouped with their old Patrick Division rivals and [...]

Bruce Boudreau fired and I ponder whether I am coach killer

Friday, I went my first (only?) Washington Capitals game of the season. It was an uninspiring effort that saw a 0-0 game in the first period quickly turn into a 3-0 New York Rangers lead. The Caps were playing without passion and the Rangers rather easily converted little mistakes into goals. Goalie Michael Neuvirth did [...]

My take on “Rooting Interests: Who are D.C. fans?”

Rooting Interests: Who are D.C. fans? – The Post
The Post did a survey on Washington D.C. sports fans attitudes, favorite teams/owners, etc. recently. It mostly confirms what we already know about D.C. area fans:
“Washington fans are really a wonderful blend of the best parts of Northern tier fans and Sun Belt fans,” former Washington Nationals [...]

WASHINGTON CAPITALS 5 Anaheim Ducks 4 (OT)

The Capitals went down 3-0 and then 4-2 before ströming back to win in overtime.
Nicklas Bäckström had the final two goals including the overtime game winner.
The Caps ended a 2-game losing streak.
The Caps are still undefeated at Verizon Center.

Washington Capitals 1 EDMONTON OILERS 2

So, the Caps lost for the first time this season. Bummer. Some interesting perspective on the last time a D.C. team (the 1991 Redskins) started off this strong from DC Sports Bog.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS 7 Detroit Red Wings 1

Caps earn fans free wings with 7-1 win over Red Wings.
Mike Green and Mathieu Perreault both had two goals.
Marcus Johansson, Joel Ward and Nicklas Backstrom also scored goals.
Alex Ovechkin had 2 assists.
The lone Red Wings goal came on a 5 on 3 situation.
Tomas Vokoun is now 6-0 as the Caps goaltender.
Caps are first NHL team [...]

WASHINGTON CAPTIALS 3 Florida Panthers 0

Tomas Vokoun’s first shutout as a Cap
It is okay to be disappointed that Alexander Semin and Matt Bradley did not drop their gloves on a faceoff and settle their differences on the ice. Semin would have won too because Bradley always lost fights, even though Semin’s fighting is well…

Semin scored and was +2

Marcus Johansson and [...]

WASHINGTON CAPITALS 2 Ottawa Senators 1

First Caps game of the season that didn’t go to overtime. In fact, no scoring for either side after the first period. Caps now 4-0.

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