Through the first month and change of the 2023-24 season, the Washington Capitals have had the least efficient power-play in the League, converting on just 7.3 percent of opportunities and totaling all of three measly goals, fewer than 18 individual NHLers have on their own. They haven’t scored a power play goal in November, and are 0-fer their last 21 opportunities … [Read more...] about The Caps Power Play: What the Heck?
Morning After: Char-lie! Char-lie!
The Caps have been riding high these days, but arguably the toughest opponent they’ve had to face in a while skated into town last night – the Vegas Golden Knights, who first made a stop to visit the White House and celebrate their Stanley Cup win on Monday before heading to Capital One Arena for a date with the Caps last night. It was one of those cliche “measuring stick” … [Read more...] about Morning After: Char-lie! Char-lie!
Capitals vs. Golden Knights Game Thread – 11/14/23
The Caps are back home for the first of four in DC to host the Stanley Cup champs. First, some admin stuff: Expect to see roughly the same lineup that beat the Islanders back on Saturday night (except in net, where Darcy Kuemper has returned) – Trevor Van Riemsdyk, Joel Edmundson and Anthony Mantha all skated with the team today and are deemed “close” by Coach Carbery. … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Golden Knights Game Thread – 11/14/23
Week 4 Ups and Downs
Each Monday throughout the season, we’ll take a look at the previous week to see who is on the upswing and who stumbled, and reflect back on a highlight and lowlight from the week. Note: If a player is listed as “trending up”, that does not mean they have been perfect; if they are “trending down”, it doesn’t mean they had the worst week ever. So don’t come for us. Here is how … [Read more...] about Week 4 Ups and Downs
Sunday Caps Clips: Back to Back Victories
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