Plus: It was nice to finally get long awaited defensemen Ethan Bear into NHL action with the Caps. You can tell he’s still rusty from not playing an NHL game in probably seven months but he made some great plays and reads to stop some of the oppositions chances. Minus: It was not a particularly good game by the Caps overall, or at least the third period, but they were trying to … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Predators Recap: Caps Grab Point In Shootout Loss
Capitals vs. Islanders Recap: Another Collapse as Caps Fall 5-1
Plus: Um….the penalty kill was okay? Minus: Losing a player to injury in a game is never good. Losing two in a single play – one of them being your goalie, in the early part of a back-to-back set of games – is even less good. Both Martin Fehervary and Charlie Lindgren exited tonight’s game at the same time in the first period, although they were injured on two different plays – … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Islanders Recap: Another Collapse as Caps Fall 5-1
What Ethan Bear Brings to Washington
After a couple of weeks of speculation, the Washington Capitals are expected to finalize a two-year deal any day now with 26-year-old, right-shot defensemen Ethan Bear, worth a reported $2.0625M/year. This is just another addition to the long list of shrewd, smart decisions by Brian MacLellan and the front office. So what does Bear bring to the Capitals, where does he fit, and … [Read more...] about What Ethan Bear Brings to Washington
Capitals vs. Rangers Recap: Blueshirt Blues for Caps in 5-1 Loss
Plus: The Anthony Mantha Revival continues, as big #39 picked up goal #11 on the season, tying his entire goal output for all of last season. Minus: The Caps have been very good defensively and on the penalty kill overall this season…but neither of those traits was on display in the second period, when they gave up three goals in about five minutes, including one in the final … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Rangers Recap: Blueshirt Blues for Caps in 5-1 Loss
Capitals vs. Lightning Game Thread – 12/23/23
The Caps get their first look at the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight, as they wrap up their pre-Christmas schedule at Capital One Arena. First, some admin stuff: Connor McMichael is back in action tonight for the team’s final game before the holiday break. With a day off yesterday and a light morning skate today, no updates (yet) on lines but here’s how we think they’ll shake out: … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Lightning Game Thread – 12/23/23