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The Washington Capitals wrapped up their home-and-home with the St. Louis Blues tonight. When these teams faced each other on Thursday, it was TJ Oshie with the hatty that led the Caps to a 5-2 win in DC. Tonight in St. Louis, the vibes were very much not in Washington’s favor. Plus: The MSN broadcast said that Nicklas Backstrom is traveling with the team for this road trip! … [Read more...] about Capitals @ Blues Recap: Caps Shut Out in 3-0 Win for St. Louis

The Caps hosted the St. Louis Blues for the opening salvo of a home-and-home series on Thursday night, which just so happened to be Country Music Night at Capital One Arena. TJ Oshie, almost as if scripted, got the scoring started against his former team with a great individual effort on the power play being rewarded with a serenade of “Country Roads” from those in attendance. … [Read more...] about Morning After:🎵 Country Roooooaaaaaadddddsssssss🎵

Plus: In a game that saw a lot of penalties through the first 40 minutes, the Caps’ PK held St. Louis scoreless for all 5 opportunities they faced. Minus: The offense didn’t generate much at even strength, only mustering up 1.41 xG in 5 on 5 play. Key Moment: With a 1-0 lead, a Hendrix Lapierre high-sticking double minor put the Caps on a 4 minute kill. Even if St. Louis would … [Read more...] about Capitals vs Blues Recap: Oshie’s 6th Career Hat Trick Lifts Caps to 5-2 Win