Penalties, Luck, and Goaltending: Figuring Out What’s Wrong with the Capitals
Photo credit: Patrick McDermott A few weeks ago I published a piece explaining why I wasn't freaking out the Capitals. My point…
What is Wrong with Marcus Johansson?
Photo credit: Chris Gordon For the Capitals, there's a lot to keep track of right now. We've noticed Alex Ovechkin's scoring slump,…
Why I’m Not Freaking Out About the Capitals
The Capitals are 1-4-1. They're in 14th place in the Eastern Conference, 7 standings points behind the Southeast Division-leading Tampa Bay Lightning.…
RMNB’s Predictions for the 2013 Season
Teh future. No more waiting. Hockey is here. Are you ready? Perhaps not. It's been like 252 days since the last Caps…
Remember All Those New Caps Players?
Photo credit: Chris Gordon Me neither. Since the Caps last played hockey-- sometime during the Medieval Warm Period, they've lost a few…
Oh No: Wojtek Wolski is an Enigma
No big. Anyone can score on a Philly goaltender. Robert Vollman of Hockey Prospectus called the Washington Capitals' new forward Wojtek Wolski…
Reviewing Brooks Laich’s Perfect Saucer Pass to Jason Chimera
There was a point during the Capitals' 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers when it seemed like victory was within reach. That…
A Flashback to Capitals vs Rangers 2011
The Washington Capitals have pulled the New York Rangers for their opponent in the second round of the playoffs (check the schedule here).…
The Capitals’ Shooting Problem and How to Fix It
Photo credit: Elsa A few days ago in a post entitled "How to Solve Tim Thomas in the Playoffs," I pointed out…
How to Solve Tim Thomas in the Playoffs
Last season, the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup with grit, a stiffing defense, and a big weirdo in net by the…
Capitals During Wartime: Knuble’s Sunset and Vokoun’s Choice
[Ed. note: Capitals During Wartime has illuminated struggles in Washington leading up to the trade deadline. Read previous installments: Centerless, Road-weary, Negativity,…
A Closer Look at Matt Hendricks’ No-Look Backhand Goal
Photo credit: Scott Audette After spending time on all four lines and becoming a regular in the Caps' shootout line-up, Matt Hendricks…
Halfway
The Capitals' 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins was their 41st game of the season. The halfway point. Let's take a quick…
Recapping the Capitals New Years’ Weekend Tweets
Lady Gaga and NYC Mayor Alex "the gr8" Bloomberg orchestrate the dropping of the ball. Caps' players certainly seemed happy this past…
Reviewing Alex Ovechkin’s End-to-End Goal Against the Senators
Photo credit: Fred Chartrand Alex Ovechkin's had a tough year. He's failed to find consistency in his game. He's been benched, seen…
Getting to Know New Caps Right Wing Troy Brouwer
Photo credit: Chris Gordon Over the summer, General Manager George McPhee started snatching players like a rabid mom snatching groceries on Supermarket…
A Primer to the Washington Capitals 2011-2012 Season
If you took a break from hockey after May 4th, when the Tampa Bay Lightning swept the Washington Capitals out of the…
Capitals 2011-2012 Season: Mark your Calendars
82 games makes for a long and dreary season, but some dates stand out. We've perused the calendar for the upcoming season…
A Timeline of Alex Ovechkin’s Summer
A photo essay. The Capitals booting from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in early May once again got the summer off to a…
Keith Jones Rips Alex Semin for his Uninspired Play Against NJ
Sure. Tuesday was a fun night. Andrew Gordon scored his first NHL Goal, Marcus Johansson got his first NHL kiss, and the…
