Nic Dowd’s return can’t come soon enough
Nic Dowd hasn’t played since the second game of the season. In his two games, the Caps were bad and the fourth…
This is a Jakub Vrana appreciation post
Jakub Vrana has been incredible through the Caps' first 25 games. After scoring 24 goals last season and establishing himself as a…
The slingshot isn’t the problem; the Caps powerplay needs better puck movement through neutral
The Caps powerplay hasn't been good this season. That's not a particularly new development, as last season the team finished 12th in…
Martin Fehervary’s first three NHL games were a success
Early in Capitals Training Camp, it became clear that the Capitals were pleased with the play of prospect Martin Fehervary. Fehervary grabbed…
The Caps will find out a lot about their defensive depth with Christian Djoos out
Earlier today, the Caps announced that Christian Djoos is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on his left thigh. This is obviously bad…
TJ Oshie could be just what Evgeny Kuznetsov needs
Evgeny Kuznetsov does a lot of things well. He’s one of the most offensively-talented hockey players in the world. But one thing…
What could the expansion draft look like for the Caps?
Earlier this month the NHL announced that the league will add its 32nd team for the 2021-22 season, as Seattle has been…
Todd Reirden is correct to play Nic Dowd over Travis Boyd
The Caps have lost two games in a row. Sometimes coaches like to make lineup changes after a loss or two. If…
Tom Wilson’s on fire, but let’s not get carried away
Editor's note: Here's an article from our friend Pat Holden, who texts me every time he encounters the number 69 in real…
Dmitrij Jaskin’s defensive abilities have been even better than advertised
Editor's note: RMNB alumnus/free agent Patrick Holden filed this article. Follow him on Twitter for some nice tweets in your timeline. When…
Holtby holds strong and then Vrana excels: numbers for the morning after
Thanks to a productive third period, the Caps took a 3-2 series lead over the Pens on Saturday night. Jake Vrana was…
Five takeaways from the Capitals first five playoff games
The Caps bested the Blue Jackets on Saturday to take a 3-2 series lead. The teams meet again in Columbus on Monday…
Late night win: numbers for the morning after
Nope, you weren't dreaming. The Caps really did get multiple fortunate bounces to score a goal in double overtime against the Blue…
Caps vs Blue Jackets pregame: Really Vrana win this one (Game Two)
The Caps return to playoff action tonight in DC, trying to even up their first round series with the Blue Jackets. The…
Two keys to a Caps win against the Blue Jackets
The Caps finished the regular season ahead of the Blue Jackets and won the regular season series 3-1. And yet, this series…
The Artemi Panarin problem
Artemi Panarin is the best skater on the Blue Jackets. His 82 points on the season were 25 more than Seth Jones,…
Sizing up the Blue Jackets: 5-on-5
The Caps are set to start their first round series with the Blue Jackets on Thursday night. Given that the Caps finished…
Late Collapse: Caps lose 4-3
The Preds visited DC on Thursday night for the Caps' 81st game of the season. Craig Smith scored a PP goal less…
More goals than the other team: Caps win 3-2
After beating the Rangers on Monday, the Caps were back home Wednesday to play ... the Rangers. Kevin Hayes gave the Rangers…
Messed with Texas: Caps win 4-3
The Stars came to town on Tuesday night to play the Caps, who wore their blue Stadium Series jerseys to honor Isabelle's…
