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Did Alex Ovechkin score? He did! Again! 25 to go. Plus: The Caps got absolutely steamrolled in the first period, but they did a good job the rest of the way to slow down the Red Wings, dominate possession, and keep them from making things even more lopsided. Some of that was score effects, of course, but good job nonetheless. Minus: That first period, though…woof. Anytime you … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Red Wings Recap: Slow Start Dooms Caps in 4-2 Loss

Did Alex Ovechkin score? He sure did! Goal #16 on the season, #869 overall…and the Chase is back on, baby. Plus: Lots to like about another workmanlike win in Toronto, but let’s give a shout-out to the special teams once again, as the boys killed off both penalties they took and scored a goal on their one and only power play. (Honorable mention to Logan Thompson, who was … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Recap: Ovi Returns, Caps Snag 5-2 Win

A significant portion of the success of the 2024-25 Washington Capitals so far can be attributed to two things: the developmental leaps taken by players like Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael, and the successful assimilation of the offseason’s many new players like Pierre-Luc Dubois. Both were instrumental in earning the Caps another two points in the standings over the … [Read more...] about Capitals-Kings: How the Game Was Won

The Caps have one more tough test before they get a couple of days off to relax and recharge for the rest of the season, and that’s a visit to Boston to face a rejuvenated Bruins team. They’ll want to keep the momentum from two strong wins at home to make this a happy holiday. First, some admin stuff: Only certainty with tonight’s lineup is that Alex Ovechkin and Lars Eller … [Read more...] about Capitals @ Bruins Game Thread 12/23

Whatever you celebrate – or even if you celebrate nothing at all but being a Caps fan – we hope you have a wonderful day! Here’s to more great Capitals hockey ahead. Source … [Read more...] about Holiday Open Thread