The wait is over. Real, meaningful hockey is here again. Puck drop is at 7 PM on CSN. If you’re going to the game, be loud and be proud. If you’re watching at home, call up some friends, order some ‘Za, and get ready to once again hear the soothing voices of Joe. B and Locker bring you a Caps game that matters.
Seriously, tonight is going to be so great that not even the use of the skycam can ruin it.
| Team | Record | Possession | PDO | Power Play | Penalty Kill |
| Washington Capitals | 0-0-0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| New Jersey Devils | 0-1-0 | 36.9% | 94.8 | 25% | 75% |
Projected Lineup
Per ya girl Katie Brown.
Ovechkin – Kuznetsov – Oshie
Johansson – Burakovsky – Williams
Chimera – Beagle – Wilson
Laich – Latta – Collins
Orpik – Carlson
Alzner – Niskanen
Schmidt – Orlov
Holtby
This Song is Awesome
Over the summer, I learned that Jason Isbell is one of the great songwriters alive. Seriously, how was I missing out on this guy? My jaw dropped to the floor the first time I heard this song.
What music did you listen to over the summer?
Storylines
- Troy Brouwer might be gone and scoring goals elsewhere, but TJ Oshie is here and already has a couple huge fans.
- Due to the offseason moves, expectations are high for the Caps. Some folks even have the highest expectations.
- Take a read on what it was like to be behind closed doors as the Caps landed Oshie and Justin Williams.
- Analyzing Braden Holtby’s awesome style of play.
- After a long wait, Dmitry Orlov is back!
- Andre Burakovsky is getting top-six minutes. Hopefully it stays that way.
- Nate Schmidt, top-six defenseman: Still smiling.
Pat’s Predictions
- The Caps will finish the season in the top seven in both goals for and goals against.
- Facebook commenters will complain about Holtby’s contract before Halloween.
- I will complain about Orpik’s contract before Halloween.
- Peter will tweet about wanting more from Tom Wilson before Halloween.
- Ian will tweet a selfie with a thumbs up before Halloween.
- Jay Beagle will skate at least 50 minutes in the top-six.
- The Caps will advance to at least the conference finals.
What are your predictions for the 2015-16 season?
