Did Alex Ovechkin score? He did! The big man coming in clutch with the game-tying tally – and that’s 18 to go… Plus: For the second straight game, the Caps erased 3-1 and 4-2 deficits to force overtime. Sure, you’d rather they take a lead – and keep it – but having the ability to come back, especially against an equally tough team (and extremely tough goalie) is a nice bullet … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Jets Recap: Another Wild One for Caps in 5-4 OT Loss
Capitals-Senators: How the Game Was Lost
If you were looking for a clean, well-played hockey game between the Capitals and Senators last night, well…you were probably sorely disappointed. Fans of chaos, however, were in for quite a treat, as this game had a little bit of everything (except for good hockey, but who really wants that??). The Caps erased deficits of 1-0, 3-1, and 4-2 to scrape out a point from a game in … [Read more...] about Capitals-Senators: How the Game Was Lost
Capitals vs. Senators Recap: Chaos Reigns in Caps’ 5-4 OT Loss
Did Alex Ovechkin score? He sure did! And that, friends, is #876. Plus: Nice to see Connor McMichael get back on the scoresheet tonight, scoring a beautiful goal on an equally beautiful set-up by (who else?) Pierre-Luc Dubois. Nicer to see Dylan Strome, one game removed from snapping his own goalless drought, getting a pair of very important goals for the Caps. Minus: Tough to … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Senators Recap: Chaos Reigns in Caps’ 5-4 OT Loss
Japers’ Rink Radio Episode 228: Greg Squared (w/ Greg Wyshynski)
Greg is joined by ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski to discuss the Caps, ESPN’s plans for Ovi’s goal chase, and Logan Thompson’s contract extension. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Twitter at @wyshynski. Wes Johnson’s GoFundMe can be found at … [Read more...] about Japers’ Rink Radio Episode 228: Greg Squared (w/ Greg Wyshynski)
Capitals @ Flames Recap: Caps Douse Flames in 3-1 Win
Did Alex Ovechkin score? Nope. Plus: The Washington Capitals got a 5-on-3 opportunity with about five minutes left in the second period, and they did not let it go to waste. It took Dylan Strome just 18 seconds to score a power play goal, bringing the Caps to 4-for-6 on the two-man advantage this season. Minus: The Capitals’ streak of 13-straight successful penalty kills came … [Read more...] about Capitals @ Flames Recap: Caps Douse Flames in 3-1 Win