The Caps were inactive on a busy weekend in the NHL. While the team rested in Minnesota, two big regular-season races — the one to win the Metropolitan Division and the one to win the Rocket Richard trophy — had some important developments.
By Peter Hassett 3 months ago
Our friend Pat and his family are holding a raffle to benefit Parkinson’s research. The winner of the raffle will win some cool stuff, including tickets to a Caps-Rangers game in March. Full details are below.
By Peter Hassett 3 months ago
Here’s some fun news for your Friday. The as-of-yet-unnamed NHL team in Seattle — a.k.a. the Kraken — have hired big brain Namita Nandakumar as their senior stats person. Namita previously was a quant for the Philadelphia Eagles, who you may remember were recent Super Bowl Champions.
By Peter Hassett 3 months ago
Bobby Ryan has had a difficult year. Back in November, he took a leave of absence from the Ottawa Senators as he sought treatment for alcoholism. Now, 100 days sober, he has made his return to Ottawa in his second game back as an active player.
And then he scored a damn hat trick. The Canadian Tire Centre crowd erupted into chants of “Bobby!” as Ryan held back tears from the bench.
Folks: Sports!
By Peter Hassett 3 months ago
The Washington Capitals put forth an unremarkable effort in their road loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.
Dmitri Kulikov scored the 35th goal of his 11-year career in the first period, a slapshot from the point that Ilya Samsonov couldn’t see. After a scoreless second period, Kyle Connor snapped a shot from the slot to make it 2-0 in the third. Sheifele got an empty-netter, and then it was over.
Caps lose. Shutout.
By Peter Hassett 3 months ago
Tonight the Caps wrap up a rare home-and-home series with the Jets as Alex Ovechkin chases his milestone 702nd goal.
By Peter Hassett 3 months ago
The Washington Capitals seem to have turned a corner. They’re not “back to good” yet, but they’re at least trending in the right direction. Though I shared a bunch of thoughts after watching Tuesday’s game in person, there’s one nit I’d like to pick in more detail.
I think the Capitals defensive pairs are all wrong.
By Peter Hassett 3 months ago
The Caps welcome Ilya Kovalchuk to the fold and throw a little shindig for Ovi’s 700th goal. Let’s do this.
By Peter Hassett 3 months ago
One late deal from the Caps on deadline day: Washington has traded defender Christian Djoos to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for AHL right-winger Daniel Sprong.
By Peter Hassett 3 months ago
It’s last call. At 3 PM today, the NHL will permit no more trades between teams. Non-playoff teams will want to get all the value they can out of expiring contracts, and playoff-aspiring teams will try to fill whatever gaps they have.
This is the space where we’ll keep track of all the big moves. Come follow along.
By Peter Hassett 3 months ago
