RMNB Week in Review; Alzner Fights, Ovechkin Raps
Photo credit: paparazzi.ru This week, the Caps went 3-1-0 against the Lightning, Hurricanes, Islanders, and Habs, and if you asked someone who…
Carolina Hurricanes Preview: Point Break
Doug Johnson: Puck Buddy, dog owner, hockey fan, public intellectual. Follow @PuckBuddys. The Pregame: So you gotta give credit where it's…
A Timeline of Evgeny Kuzetsov’s Goals, Assists, and Bizarre Celebrations in January
Before leaving for the 2012 World Junior Championships, Evgeny Kuznetsov had been in a a slump, tallying only two assists in five…
Video: Dmitry Orlov’s Shot Breaks Mathieu Darche’s Skate
Peter overlooked one highlight in his recap of the Capitals 3-0 win over the Canadiens. RMNB tagline occupant Dmitry Orlov fired a…
Lil Mikey Neuvirth Comes Back Big: Caps beat Habs 3-0
Photo credit: Richard Wolowicz The Washington Capitals invaded Montreal like pillaging barbarians, and they only needed 16 shots to do it. Hometown…
Rene Bourque Guest Stars in Mike Tyson Punch-Out
On January 3rd, Rene Bourque -- then of the Calgary Flames -- elbowed Nicklas Backstrom in the jaw. The reckless play resulted…
Montreal Canadiens Pregame: Habs Farce?
Doug Johnson of Puck Buddys offers this game preview. @PuckBuddys. [Ed. note: for coverage of Rene Bourque, uhhh... check out RMNB on…
Video: Troy Brouwer’s Big Hit on Mark Streit
Troy Brouwer's hit on Mark Streit was the only good thing from the Caps 3-0 loss to the Islanders. Thanks to Peter…
Flatlining Caps Get Shutout By Islanders, 3-0
Stop showing off, Nabokov. (Photo credit: Nick Wass) Ed. Note: In our continuing quest to bring you the least crappy product possible,…
Video: Alex Ovechkin’s Big Hit Takes Out Tuomo Ruutu, Referee
Tuomo Ruutu is a pest. From picking on Nicklas Backstrom to giving Dennis Wideman world's grossest injury, the dude is flat out…
Semin, Orlov Score, Vokoun Stops Everything in Caps 2-1 Victory Over Canes
Vokoun isn't sure when this hug is going to end. (Via carrotbazooka.tumblr.com) Coming into tonight's game, the Capitals have won six straight…
Dmitry Orlov’s First NHL Goal is a Game-Winner
Marcus Johansson and friends congratulate Orlov on his marker. (Photo credit: Mitchell Layton) In his young, 25 game NHL career, Dmitry Orlov…
Video: Alex Ovechkin Raps in Sasha Belyi’s “Champion”
In September, you might might recall that in our post recapping Alex Ovechkin's summer in Russia, we dropped the bombshell that Ovi…
Karl Alzner Fights, Troy Brouwer Tricks in Caps’ Bizarre 4-3 Victory Over Lightning
Brouwer celebrates the hatty! (Photo credit: Nick Wass) Coming into tonight's game, the Capitals had scored on five of their last 12…
Video: Karl Alzner Fights Steve Downie and Lands a Punch
Ladies and gentlemen, Karl Alzner's first NHL fight occurred tonight against everyone's favorite antagonist, Steve Downie. Alzner landed one solid right, took…
Peter Forsberg’s “Let Europe Watch” Campaign
[Ed. note: NSFW: language] The NHL was never more popular in Europe than in the fall of 2011. The NHL launched their…
Peter and Neil on Up the Pucks, a Punk Rock / Hockey Podcast
Peter teamed up with RMNB graduate (and current ESPN.com/WaPo writer) Neil Greenberg on the Up the Pucks podcast this week. [NSFW: Naughty…
Tampa Bay Lightning Pregame: S’all Downhill From Here
Sorry, Puck Buddys fans. The dudes skipped town last night and didn't even leave a phone number. They could be in Marrakesh raising…
Halfway
The Capitals' 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins was their 41st game of the season. The halfway point. Let's take a quick…
PHOTOS: You Guys, Cal Ripken Was at the Caps Game
Cal Ripken, Jr., the greatest man ever to live, attended the Washington Capitals 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. Ripken…
