As you know, our pals at FOCO releasing a new Alex Ovechkin “Gr8 Chase” bobblehead every week to commemorate every hundredth goal Ovi has scored in his illustrious career. This week, we’re up to goal #400, from back on December 20, 2013. On the ice, it looked like this: As a bobblehead, it’ll look like this: That is one tight hairdo. Remember – each of these will be … [Read more...] about The Gr8 Chase: Ovi’s 400th Goal Bobblehead
Capitals vs. Bruins Game Thread
If there were ever a time in the season to have a short memory, now is that time, as the Caps need to put Thursday’s disappointment behind them and face another tough task: the Boston Bruins, who are on their own quest to capture the Presidents’ Trophy. First, some admin stuff: Sounds like Sonny Milano is back in the lineup tonight, so look for lines (we think) that go … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Bruins Game Thread
Morning After: Toront-Oh Dear
Last night was a rough one for the Washington Capitals—they dug themselves an early hole and were several steps behind the Toronto Maple Leafs all game. The Caps made lots of little mistakes, plus a few big ones, and it was clear that they knew it. Unfortunately, that awareness doesn’t flip the script on the 5-1 Leafs win. This was one of those games that makes you want to say, … [Read more...] about Morning After: Toront-Oh Dear
Capitals @ Maple Leafs Game Thread
The playoff push continues, as the Capitals bring their three-game win streak up to Toronto to face the Leafs…aka the last team to beat them. Can the Caps exact a little revenge and stay on track for the postseason? First, some admin stuff: Coach Carbery noted this morning that they’re “working through” their forward lineup, so uh…maybe these guys? Ovechkin – McMichael – Oshie … [Read more...] about Capitals @ Maple Leafs Game Thread
Numbers for Now: Down the Stretch They Come
As the Caps make their final push for a place in the postseason, here are a handful of numbers to ponder… 10 – Number of different Caps with a game-winning goal since February 9, tied for most in the League (Rangers, Predators, Panthers). That list includes Beck Malenstyn, Michael Sgarbossa, Aliaksei Protas and others, with Alex Ovechkin, Dylan Strome and John Carlson leading … [Read more...] about Numbers for Now: Down the Stretch They Come