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Nicklas Backstrom moves into second on the Capitals all-time points list after assisting on Tom Wilson goal

For over the last decade, Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom have been the Capitals one-two punch and are arguably the greatest players in team history. As the two legends approach their mid-thirties, they are re-writing […]

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By Ian Oland On November 26, 2018  2 Comments
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Tom Wilson has goals in four straight games

In his continued effort to drive both storylines and his opponents totally bonkers, Tom Wilson has extended his six-game point streak and four-game goal streak by scoring in the first frame against the New York […]

By Ian Oland On November 26, 2018  1 Comment
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Barry Trotz thinks his reunion game against the Capitals will be ‘awkward’ and ‘weird’

Barry Trotz won a Stanley Cup last season with the Washington Capitals, getting his team past the second round of the playoffs for the first time in the Alex Ovechkin era. But that’s where a […]

By Ian Oland On November 26, 2018  2 Comments
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Chance encounter: Capitals fan runs into Jakub Vrana at NHL Store

The Washington Capitals are currently hosting their annual mentors trip, where — in most cases — each player’s father joined their son for the team’s two-game road trip in New York City this weekend. With […]

By Ian Oland On November 25, 2018  0 Comment
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Capitals will present Barry Trotz with championship ring before New York Islanders game

The Washington Capitals will give out their final trio of rings on Monday. Ahead of their game against the New York Islanders, the team will present championship bling to former head coach Barry Trotz, associate […]

By Ian Oland On November 25, 2018  3 Comments
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Too hot Tom Wilson scores empty-net goal from deep in the defensive zone

This is getting ridiculous, but Tom Wilson scored again. Clinging to a 4-3 late in the third period, the Capitals first-linger winger scored an empty-net goal with 1:08 remaining to ice the game for the […]

By Ian Oland On November 24, 2018  0 Comment
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Capitals move into first place in Metropolitan Division after winning fifth game in a row

In front of their dads at Madison Square Garden, the Washington Capitals won their fifth-straight game – a 5-3 win over the New York Rangers. The victory, which was literally a battle for first place, […]

By Ian Oland On November 24, 2018  0 Comment
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17th goal puts Alex Ovechkin in three-way tie for league lead

Alex Ovechkin has recorded his 17th goal of the season late in the second period to give the Caps the lead over the Rangers. While Ovi got the credit, this was a full-team effort.

By Ian Oland On November 24, 2018  1 Comment
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Standing in the shape of a W, the Carolina Hurricanes celebrated their victory by doing hockey player dominos

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 Friday night at PNC Arena, which means that the Canes had to do a creative postgame celebration per captain Justin Williams’ decree. They chose to do human […]

By Ian Oland On November 24, 2018  2 Comments
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Twisted wrister gives Alex Ovechkin 16 goals in 22 games

For all the problems the Capitals had in the first quarter of the season, Alex Ovechkin was one of the few consistent bright spots. After winning his first Stanley Cup, Ovi had every reason to […]

By Ian Oland On November 23, 2018  0 Comment
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