On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs held their annual community outdoor practice at Toronto City Hall. While you might usually think, “Oh, that’s cool. Their annual outdoor practice. Neat.” I’m here to let you know it was even cooler than you think.
They took public transportation in their full hockey gear.
By Elyse Bailey 1 month ago
Are the Capitals still playing at home? You betcha and tonight they host the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs are hoping to snap their four game losing streak. They have lost eight in their last 10 games… but then again so have the Capitals. Hopefully, the promotion of Andre Burakovsky to the third line can bring some magic? Maybe?
We have been so spoiled with these 7PM puck drop starts. Tune your telly to NBCS Washington for all the action. You can also stream the game live from your devices on the My Teams app. Chris from the comments will have your recap.
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By Elyse Bailey 1 month ago
The Capitals continue their long homestand while playing host to the Vancouver Canucks this evening. The Capitals have won seven out of their last ten games against the Canucks, so here’s hoping they can keep the positive edge going. The biggest thing to expect is a good emotional moment over Jay Beagle being back at Capital One Arena.
Get some snacks, curl up, the puck will be droppin’ around 7PM. If you need to go away and stream instead, you can! The game will be live on the My Teams app. Pete has your recap.
By Elyse Bailey 2 months ago
Welcome home, folks. We are so glad to have you back. To kick off their six-game homestand, the Capitals are hosting the Calgary Flames on Friday. The Flames are currently on a three-game winning streak and hold an 8-1-1 record in their last ten games. To be honest, I kinda forgot about the Flames, but I guess you could say they’re currently…on fire. I’m sorry.
The great return will begin at 7 PM on NCBSWashington. Don’t forget, you can always stream the game live on the My Teams app. The recap will be coming at you courtesy of Chris from the comments.
By Elyse Bailey 2 months ago
The Capitals need this break. I need this break. We all need this break. This is your casual reminder that the boys will have the All-Star break and a bye week. We won’t see their sweet faces in a game for the next EIGHT DAYS. So, let’s root on the good boys one more time while they face off against the Maple Leafs up in Toronto.
Puck drop at 7:30PM and we expect each and every one of you to be watchin’. Tune in to NBCSWA, or you can stream the game live on the My Teams app. Want another recap from Peter? You GOT another recap from Peter!
By Elyse Bailey 2 months ago
It’s time to end this slump. Not just for the Capitals’ sake, but for my own sanity. I can’t read any more dramatic takes. Might be a tad tricky since the Sharks are looking pretty good, but they’re also on their own losing streak. The Sharks have lost three in a row and allowed six goals in each loss. There is only one good thing about the Sharks and it is the fact that their fans are lucky enough to be able to attribute their team to one of the biggest bops on the planet. It’s “Baby Shark.”
The Capitals didn’t travel out to the west coast, so we are all very blessed with a 7PM puck drop! Don’t forget, if you are without a television, you can always stream the game live on the My Teams app. Peter will deliver, what I’m sure will be, an impeccable recap.
By Elyse Bailey 2 months ago
It is a three-day weekend. There is some cold weather, so we recommend binging a good Netflix series or a solid movie. Order a pizza, get some wine, and figure out what the heck was going on in this game.
Now, when the first period starts with the opposing team scoring twice in the first eight minutes, you don’t have great feelings about the rest of the game. There was a brief moment of hope for the Capitals once we saw a goal from *checks notes just in case* Brooks Orpik! That quick, cute moment of hope was swiftly shattered when Dmitry Orlov had an own goal to bring the Blackhawks up 3-1.
The second period is a new period! A clean slate! Fresh start! Just kidding, Alex DiBrincat brought the Hawks up 4-1 and the Capitals bring in Pheonix Copley for Braden Holtby. Clearly, Dmitry Orlov was feeling pretty down about that own goal, so he made up for it in the final few minutes of the first. Comeback will have to start in the third period.
A John Carlson goal started the third period off, bringing the game to only a one goal difference. Patrick Kane quickly ruined this joy on a power play goal. Kane also had an assist on the next Blackhawks goal. But, did you want a closer game? You got it. John Carlson scored one more time with a follow up from Matt Niskanen. Back to a one goal game. That was quickly lost after a final Jonathan Toews goal and an empty net goal from Dylan Strome.
CAPS ARE THE LOSING TEAM, 8-5. Everything is gonna be fine.
By Elyse Bailey 2 months ago
Something very exciting has made its way from the Big Apple to the Washington, DC area. No, it’s not me visiting my parents for a weekend or another spectacular burger chain (lookin’ at you Shake Shack). It’s the New York Islanders! Obviously, the big story this evening is that Barry Trotz is back in Capital One Arena, but this time he is on the opposing bench. Be prepared to cry during a tribute video. Lord knows I will.
Dial your television to NBCSWA for a 7:30PM puck drop. Need to take the Caps on the go? No problem-o, everyone probably has super cool Friday plans. You can stream the game on your devices via the My Teams app. Chris from the sweet, sweet comments will provide you with, what is bound to be, the recap of your dreams.
By Elyse Bailey 2 months ago
Being completely upfront, last night’s game was a mess. Tonight? Hoping for a better outcome, but the Capitals have traveled to Nashville to face the Predators. While they might be coming off a 6-3 loss to the Caroline Hurricanes, the Predators aren’t looking too shabby. They are also playing at home tonight which could make things tougher for the Capitals.
I’m hoping that this intro might be a reverse jinx. By me thinking the Capitals could lose tonight…maybe they’ll win? Or I could be reverse jinxing the reverse jinx. Whatever these jinxes don’t matter (or do they).
We have a little bit of a later start tonight with an 8PM puck drop. Catch the action on NBCSWA or via the My Teams app on your devices. Your recap will be provided this evening by the one and only Peeeeeeter Hassett.
By Elyse Bailey 2 months ago
A sleepy snow day in the DC area definitely extended into Capital One Arena where the Capitals hosted the St. Louis Blues. Unfortunately, it looks like the Capitals also took the day off because it looked like they didn’t show up. At least Capitals fans in the arena got a cool pair of free gloves?
A lazy start to the game would be disrupted about eight minutes in the first period by Alex Ovechkin. That was the best part of the first period because it went back to sleep mode. Second period rolled around and the Capitals continued to looked sluggish and out of sync. The Blues took advantage and steal the lead with two goals by the 5:11 mark of the second period. The Blues tacked on one additional goal to bring the Blues up 3-1 heading into the third. The third period happened and the Blues scored again. That’s all you gotta know.
Caps lose 4-1
By Elyse Bailey 2 months ago
