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Last night’s game started off on a positive note, with Connor MicMichael firing off the first shot on goal, a tricky one that required a decent save from Connor Hellebuyck. After that, though, it was all downhill, as the Caps were dominated by the Jets in just about every way. The Caps managed just five shots on goal in a first period that saw the Jets get 12 of their own, plus … [Read more...] about Morning After: Road Tripped

Going into the All-Star break, the Washington Capitals were 22nd in the league in points, 19th in winning percentage and had lost four straight. Things weren’t looking great. Since returning from the break, however, they have looked like a different team, going 9-5-1 since the All-Star weekend and 7-2-1 in their last 10 game. They took themselves from “no way in hell are they … [Read more...] about Assessing the Capitals Playoff Chances

Last time the Caps had a big, emotional win over a divisional rival, they then followed it up with an absolute dud against a visiting Western Conference bottom-feeder. It was a concern, perhaps, that the pattern would repeat itself after slapping a 6-0 win on the Penguins only to return home to face the last-place Blackhawks at home. Thankfully, last night – unlike their … [Read more...] about Morning After: Hershey Kids