Japers Rink

We’re just a few days into the new year, which still gives us time to take one last look back at 2023 and pin some hopes on the year ahead for the boys in red, white, and blue. Q1. Assign a new year’s resolution to a player or the team as a whole. J.P.: I’d beg Spencer Carbery to resolve to not play Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin together. (Really, I could’ve ended that … [Read more...] about Rink Roundtable: Memories and Resolutions

Plus: The Caps’ power play struck not just once but twice tonight, just the third time this season – the second time in two weeks – in which they’ve had a multigoal night with the extra man. Minus: Hunter Shepard had…a rough night. If there’s any question about just how the Caps find themselves where they do in the standings, the answer lies, at least partly, with Charlie … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Devils Recap: Not Enough in Caps’ 6-3 Loss

Plus: Special teams. The power play went 1-2, but the third period penalty kill went 2-2 keeping the Pens from tying the game. Minus: The second half of the game. Whether the Pens made adjustments or the Caps got sloppy, the Pens looked liked like the better team. Key Moment: That first goal by Tom Wilson. It’s the start we all wanted. Caps Player of the Game: Darcy Kuemper. He … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Penguins Recap: Caps Explode in First, Hold Off Pens 4-3

Happy New Year, Capitals fans! From all of us at the Rink Team, we hope your 2024 is everything you want it to be and more! How are you spending the first day of 2024? Are you watching the Winter Classic today? Sound off in the comments! Source … [Read more...] about Monday Caps Clips: Hello, 2024

Your final links of the year: And also, this... Source … [Read more...] about Sunday Caps Clips: Goodbye, 2023