Stunning news this morning as Caps legend Nicklas Backstrom and the team have issued the following statements regarding the team’s alternate captain: Updates to follow. But in the meantime, from all of us, Nick – the rest of your life awaits and you already did everything and so much more here. Thank you. Source … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Nicklas Backstrom “Step[ping] Away from the Game”
Week 2 Ups and Downs
Each Monday throughout the season, we’ll take a look at the previous week (and in this case, the previous week plus a few days) 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 … [Read more...] about Week 2 Ups and Downs
Morning After: Capitals Avoid Trap Game with Comeback
It was a slow Sunday start for the Washington Capitals vs. the San Jose Sharks in what looked like a possible trap game. They were outshot for most of the first period and ended up down a goal when Luke Kunin scored halfway through the first. Darcy Kuemper was strong in net to keep the game within a goal. The second period started out with incidental contact on Martin Fehervary … [Read more...] about Morning After: Capitals Avoid Trap Game with Comeback
Capitals vs. Shark Game Thread – 10/29
The Caps’ homestand continues with a visit from the San Jose Sharks – a trap game if there ever was one, with the Caps feeling somewhat good on a two-game swing while hosting a team that has yet to win in eight tries this season. So… look alive. But first, some admin stuff: Lines and D pairs should look like similar to Friday night’s, with a key lineup change... Source … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Shark Game Thread – 10/29
Saturday Caps Clips: Kuemperor Darcy
Your savory breakfast links... Source … [Read more...] about Saturday Caps Clips: Kuemperor Darcy