It’s fair to say that the addition of Ethen Frank to the lineup has paid off so far, providing the Capitals with a little burst of energy that they’ve needed. The diminutive winger has been instrumental in securing all three of the points earned in his two games, as he grabbed an assist on the game-tying goal in his first outing and then scored the game-winner last night … [Read more...] about Capitals-Predators: How the Game Was Won
Capitals vs. Predators Recap: Caps Grit Out 4-1 Win
Did Alex Ovechkin score? He sure did! #873 on a very nice empty-netter…22 to go. Plus: Huge congrats to Ethen Frank on snagging his first NHL goal, a beautiful shot to put the Caps up 2-1. Just one night after his first career point on a hustle play, Frank’s been great so far, breathing new life into the third line. Minus: Are the Capitals allergic to shooting the puck on net … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Predators Recap: Caps Grit Out 4-1 Win
Capitals vs. Canadiens Recap: Another Opportunity Lost, Caps Fall 3-2 (OT)
Did Alex Ovechkin score? Nyet. Plus: Ethen Frank’s absolute hustle to negate an icing and then set up Lars Eller for the game-tying goal in the third period was exactly the kind of life that line needed. Really nice start for Frank in his NHL career (offensive zone penalty aside). Minus: For the second-straight game, the Caps had their most sluggish period in the second … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Canadiens Recap: Another Opportunity Lost, Caps Fall 3-2 (OT)
Rink Roundtable: At the Halfway Mark
41 games in the books, 41 games left to go in the 2024-25 regular season for the Washington Capitals…so where do they stand? What’s the plan going forward? The Rink crew tackles a few questions about the team at the halfway point of the season. Q1: Who has been your first-half MVP for the Capitals? JP: What strikes me about the first half is that it really has been a full team … [Read more...] about Rink Roundtable: At the Halfway Mark
Capitals vs. Canucks Recap: Caps Squeeze Two Points Out of 2-1 OT Win
Did Alex Ovechkin score? Nope. Plus: The Washington Capitals asked a lot of goaltender Logan Thompson tonight, especially during the second period, and he delivered. Thompson bailed his teammates out many times (some might say too many) and kept the Caps in the game. Minus: The second period was an ugly one for the Capitals—it was full of bad defense and tough turnovers. … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Canucks Recap: Caps Squeeze Two Points Out of 2-1 OT Win