The Capitals are in Pittsburgh, PA for another match-up with the Penguins. Coach Laviolette is hoping that a win might come out of making a few changes to the top-six forwards. Look, I don’t know if shuffling the top-six around will make that much of a difference, but what the heck…guess it can’t hurt?
Puck drop is at 7 PM, please hang out with us in the comments or follow along on twitter dot com. Peter has your recap.
By Elyse Bailey 7 months ago
Much like myself, the Capitals are in New York City! They’re facing off against the New York Rangers tonight and I have to be honest with you all. If the Capitals blow another three goal lead, I will scream so loud that I will wake up the small children in the apartment above me and I will not be able to fall asleep ever again because they’ll be running around. My scream will break windows. Please, Capitals. Please have a normal, chill win.
Puck drop is at 7 PM and Peter Hassett is your recapper for the evening.
By Elyse Bailey 8 months ago
The Capitals hosted the Boston Bruins for the second time this season. After a wild win by the Caps during their last matchup, could they extend their win streak to three games? Nope.
The game began physical for the Bruins and pretty slow for the Caps, but the feeling soon shifted after Carl Hagelin scored the first goal to kick the scoring off. Sadly, the goal was taken back due to an offsides calling, but that was no problem for Zdeno Chara who got a goal right back. Eleven seconds later, Daniel Sprong ripped one through Bruins goalie Jaroslav Halak, giving the Caps a 2-0 lead to start the second period.
Caps had some good chances during the second period, but John Carlson was the one to take the Caps up 3-0 after a beautiful power play goal. Sadly, the dreams of a shutout were dead after David Pastrnak got one back for the Bruins.
Pastrnak scored another in the third period with 13:52 left, bringing the Bruins within one goal. Want to know what happens next? YOU GUESSED IT! The Bruins tied it up 3-3 with about 6:30 left in the game. Finally, the Bruins score one more to take the lead at 4-3. Marchand with an empty net goal. First rego loss of the season.
Bruins beat Caps 5-3!
By Elyse Bailey 8 months ago
The Caps are still at home and will host the Boston Bruins once again this evening before heading to New York to play the Rangers. A few line updates to note, Alex Ovechkin has taken his place back on the top line and Jakub Vrana has been bumped to the fourth. Also, Dmitry Orlov is set to return!
Puck drop is at 7 PM and you have ME for the recap. Go easy on me, I don’t do the recap often. Happy Monday, everyone. Let’s dance.
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By Elyse Bailey 8 months ago
Once again, the Capitals are hosting the New York Islanders at Cap One Area. The Caps will continue to play shorthanded, but after the miracle pulled off during the previous game, I’m not super stressed. I’m feeling comfortable enough, I’d BET on us. That’s a little stock market humor for all of you that have been paying attention.
At any rate, Lars Eller is out, so TJ Oshie will be sliding on in to second line center. Tom Wilson is a game-time decision and, of course, we are still missing the four from the COVID situation.
Puck drop is at 7 PM. Fire up your devices and stream the game with us. Peter is your resident recapper for the evening.
By Elyse Bailey 8 months ago
Finally, the day has come. The Capitals are hosting the New York Islanders this evening. It’s not that I’ve been super stoked to see an Isles game, I’m simply exhausted of watching the Buffalo Sabres. Tom Wilson is a game-time decision, Vitek Vanecek gets his fourth start in a row, and I’m really hoping to see a game end in regulation. It’ll be better for my heart rate and my bedtime.
The puck will be dropping at 7 PM. Stream the game and hang out with us. Recap duty is brought to you by Peter Hassett.
By Elyse Bailey 8 months ago
The presidential inauguration was filled with plenty of viral moments.
From the beautiful poem by Amanda Gorman to the fabulous fashion in all sorts of colors, millions of viewers rarely found a dull moment. But, arguably the most buzzworthy moment of them all was a simple shot of Senator Bernie Sanders minding his own business trying to stay as warm as possible.
The internet would not be the internet if they didn’t immediately take the photo and run wild with it. People photoshopped Senator Sanders on the subway, in the park, in their favorite movies, you name it!
But, of course, just like any viral meme, they eventually find their way to hockey twitter. It delights me to tell you all that Hockey Twitter absolutely delivered – as if there was any doubt! Scroll down to see some of the highlights.
By Elyse Bailey 8 months ago
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that there has been some news. Listen, if the Capitals are going to face off against any team, I’m glad it’s the Sabres. Four key Caps are out, so we’re working with some interesting moves including top line Jakub Vrana and the return of Brian Pinho. Anything is possible, please wear a mask.
Puck drop is at 7PM. Grab your beverage of choice, sit back, stream the game and hang out with us! Chris will have your recap.
By Elyse Bailey 8 months ago
I thought about having a quiet, calm Tuesday…but then I realized the Capitals and the Penguins are back at it again tonight. I think a quiet and calm game between these two teams would be a cause for concern.
At any rate, the bigger news that you should know before this evening’s showdown is that Coach Laviolette has decided to shake up the lines! You’ll notice the return of top line Tom Wilson, the shift of TJ Oshie to the third line, and the spring of Daniel Sprong up to the second line.
Puck drop is at 7PM EST. I personally recommend that you stream it and hang out with us. Recap will come your way courtesy of Peter Hassett.
By Elyse Bailey 8 months ago
Happy Friday. Yes, we literally just did this last night. The Capitals are still in Buffalo and will play the Sabres, once more this evening, before heading to Pittsburgh for Sunday’s showdown. Would love to see another win in the books, but maybe this time it could be a bit cleaner? Is it a little early for me to start being a bit picky? Probably, but I can’t be stopped. I’ll tell you what I won’t complain about, if we start the game off with another Nick Backstrom goal.
The puck will be dropping tonight at 7 PM EST and you can catch the NBC stream and hang out with us. At the end of the evening, save some time to read Pete’s recap.
By Elyse Bailey 8 months ago
