Return of the Washington Collapsitals: Panthers beat Caps 5-4

The Washington Capitals looked very strong against the Florida Panthers for two periods. Unfortunately there is now a third period in hockey, and the Caps peed their pants all over it.

Connor McMichael started his good good night with a behind-the-net goal, then eleven seconds later Beck Malenstyn earned his first NHL goal. Gerontocrat Joe Thornton got Florida on the scoreboard by deflecting a shot by Aaron Ekblad, and that was one period.

The Caps added two more in the second period; first from Lars Eller on a strong drive to the net, then from Nick Jensen from a clean Nic Dowd pass to the slot.

The Panthers mounted a comeback in the third, starting with a goal by Ryan Lomberg, then a brutal shorthanded goal by Eetu Luostarinen. With 15 seconds left, Sam Reinhart beat Samsonov short-side.

Caps lose.

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Beck Malenstyn scores first NHL goal becoming seventh Capitals prospect to do so this season

Beck Malenstyn just crashed the Hershey Capitals’ ever-so-growing milestone party.

Malenstyn, playing in his seventh career NHL game, scored his first NHL goal against the Florida Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky, becoming the seventh Capitals player to do so this season.

Malenstyn joined Hendrix Lapierre, Martin Fehervary, Brett Leason, Connor McMichael, Garrett Pilon, and Aliaksei Protas.

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Hershey Bears wish themselves good luck against the Florida Panthers

The Washington Capitals have struggled through injury most of the 2021-22 season and in the process, have depleted the roster of their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears.

Tuesday, the Bears made fun of the situation by redoing their logo using the Capitals wordmark.

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Live blog: Capitals meet the Panthers for the second time in less than a week

The Washington Capitals are ready to finish a three-game gauntlet against two former Southeast Division foes as they meet the Florida Panthers for the second time in less than a week. None of that matinee business today as we have a regular few minutes after 7 PM puck drop.

Ilya Samsonov will be back in the net for the fourth straight game as he continues to flip the entire Caps goaltender situation on its head.

Buckle up!

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Rod Brind’Amour fined for ‘inappropriate conduct’ during Capitals game

Rod Brind’Amour will be forced to Rod Spend’SomeMore after his “inappropriate conduct” during Sunday’s Capitals game.

The Hurricanes head coach was apoplectic late in the third period after officials made a textbook slashing call on Sebastian Aho that gave the Capitals a 5-on-3 power play.

Aho broke Aliaksei Protas’s stick in half at the blue line near the benches. Dmitry Orlov scored on the resulting power play to give the Capitals a 3-2 lead with 2:55 remaining.

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Ilya Samsonov to get fourth straight start as Capitals face Panthers for first place in East

Several weeks ago, GM Brian MacLellan told Tarik El-Bashir that the Capitals needed to see growth from both of their young goaltenders. After Zach Fucale absolutely stunned in his NHL debut with a shutout, Ilya Samsonov has found another level in his game and is attempting to separate himself from Vitek Vanecek.

Tuesday, Samsonov will get his fourth straight start in net from head coach Peter Laviolette.

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ESPN ranks Caps’ Pup as top hockey dog: ‘Biscuit truly has it all’

Since being introduced by the Capitals in September, Biscuit has been number one in our hearts. Now he’s the top dog in an ESPN ranking.

Tuesday, the Sports Leader released a top 10 list of the NHL’s top hockey dogs. Biscuit was first due to his versatility and overwhelming cute factor.

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Evgeny Kuznetsov clapping is a joy

Evgeny Kuznetsov is creative and does most everything with a Kuzy flair. He could forecheck along the wall, but instead, he breathlessly skates around the offensive zone looking to create. Kuzy could shoot more, but he’d rather author a stunning, unselfish pass for a highlight-reel goal. He could do a goal hug, but the bird celly gives his daughter joy.

Being creative and expressive is who he is, which is why even his clapping brings me an absurd amount of joy.

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Age 36 Alex Ovechkin has 19 goals in 22 games. He’s on pace to score 71 times this season.

Alex Ovechkin is becoming an early MVP favorite as he continues to score goals and put up points at a blistering pace.

Sunday, Ovechkin followed up the hat trick he scored against the Florida Panthers by scoring his 749th career goal against the Carolina Hurricanes. Ovechkin’s latest tally gave him a staggering 19 goals in 22 games this season.

At age 36, Ovechkin is off to the best start of his 17-year-career.

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Carey Price returns to the ice and skates without goalie gear on

The Montreal Canadiens have been engulfed in chaos over the last 24 hours. With the team off to a dreadful start where they’ve won only six of their first 23 games, the Habs fired general manager Marc Bergevin, assistant GM Trevor Timmins, and senior VP of public affairs Paul Wilson. Scott Mellanby also resigned from his role as assistant general manager. The team hired former Rangers GM Jeff Gorton as its new vice president of hockey operation and is currently looking for a new GM that can speak both English and French.

Behind the scenes, the team did get some good news as Carey Price skated for what is believed to be the second time since checking himself into a player assistance program in early October.

Sportsnet posted video of Price skating without pads on at the Canadiens’ Brossard practice facility.

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