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Q1: What three players need to step up their game for the Washington Capitals in their opening-round series against the Rangers? J.P.: I’m going to cop out here and say it’s less about individuals being better (though I’d sure like to see more from Tom Wilson, Max Pacioretty and Connor McMichael) and more about the team playing as well as they did against Boston and Tampa in … [Read more...] about Rink Roundtable: Time for Chaos

With the Capitals’ first-round matchup against the Rangers looming, let’s take a minute to familiarize ourselves with the enemy, taking a look at who some of these guys are – and how the Caps can stop them. Birthplace: Moscow, Russia | Acquired: Drafted by the Rangers in 2014 in the fourth round, 118th overall Scouting Report (via CapFriendly): Why You Should… Source … [Read more...] about Get to Know a Ranger: Igor Shesterkin

The Narrative is back, baby! Here are three things we’re talking about today when we’re talking about the Caps… 1. Things Got Weird In the span of about ten minutes last night, the already tight race for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot jumped to ludicrous speed. Here’s the timeline, per the NHL: And just like that an empty net goal wiped the entire states of… Source … [Read more...] about The Narrative: Things Got Weird, Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now), and Differential Equations

Plus: Alex Ovechkin scored his 31st goal of the season and 853rd of his career in the first period to put the Washington Capitals on the board first. That puts him 41 (!) goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s record. Minus: Tonight’s win means your heart rates don’t get a rest quite yet—buckle up for some playoff hockey! Key Moment: TJ Oshie scored the empty net goal with 3:00 … [Read more...] about Capitals @ Flyers Recap: Caps 2-1 Win Seals Postseason Berth