Game Recap

By Chris Cerullo 8 months ago

No goals, no fun: Canes beat Caps 3-2

Missing their sweetheart Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals hosted the Carolina Hurricanes to a romantic evening of dating, discussion, and more.

Brent Burns was our first scorer, threading through traffic to put the Canes up 1-0. TJ Oshie scored in the final minute of the first period, taking a great pass from call-up Joe Snively.

In the second, Paul Stastny got a lucky bounce to restore Carolina’s lead, which Joe Snively nullified with a rush goal, but then Brady Skjei’s deflection made it 3-2 Carolina after two.

The Caps sorta scored in the third, but it got called back. So once again they were held to less than three goals, which usually means tonight’s result: Caps lose.

By Peter Hassett 8 months ago

Slapped up by the Sharks on Super Bowl Sunday: Sharks beat Caps 4-1

The Washington Capitals managed to get all the way to February without playing the San Jose Sharks. Which team would come out the victor in their first matchup of the campaign?

Evgeny Svechnikov opened the scoring on the Sharks’ first shot of the game. Alexander Barabanov doubled the lead in the second with a power-play strike. Evgeny Kuznetsov got the Caps on the board late in the second. Erik Karlsson lofted one in to extend the lead back to two. Tomas Hertl empty netter.

Sharks beat Caps 4-1.

By Chris Cerullo 8 months ago

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Massive road win: Caps beat Bruins 2-1

The Washington Capitals returned from ten days of rest to face the most fearsome team in the league, the Boston Bruins. Despite mild expectations, the Capitals dug deep to beat the big bad Bs.

Nicklas Backstrom got a greasy goal from the paint during a five-on-three, then Garnet Hathaway wristed from the slot to make it 2-0. Boston’s Nick Foligno cut that lead in half late in the second period, taking a genius pass from Connor Clifton.

Caps win!

By Peter Hassett 8 months ago

Ready for vacay: Caps beat Blue Jackets 4-3

The Washington Capitals were so ready for the all-star break, but they had this one last road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in their way. That’s okay, it’s just Columbus. They’re terrible, right?

Right?!

Garnet Hathaway tipped Lars Eller’s shot to give Washington an early lead, which Trevor van Riemsdyk extended with a blue-line bomb. That two-goal lead lasted 12 seconds, which is when Andrew Peeke needed two deflections to beat Washington goalie Charlie Lindgren.

Trevor van Riemsdyk received a great pass from Evgeny Kuznetsov to restore the Caps’ two-goal lead, but it didn’t last long – Eric Robinson smoked TJ Oshie’s line to score on the rush.

Johnny Gaudreau knotted the game at three goals with seven minutes left. The Jackets pushed late, but the Caps survived through regulation. Kuznetsov scored 26 seconds into overtime, thanks to a great setup from Johansson.

Caps win!

By Peter Hassett 8 months ago

Dud: Leafs beat Caps 5-1

The Washington Capitals got pretty well throttled by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday evening.

Although Nicklas Backstrom kicked us off with a power-play goal in the first, the Leafs piled on four goals in the second period: Michael Bunting on the power play, Morgan Rielly for his first of the season, William Nylander on a rush, and finally Pierre Engvall chasing Darcy Kuemper from the net.

Zach Aston-Reese finished ’em off in the third period.

Caps lose.

By Peter Hassett 8 months ago

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Finding a way to finally get it done: Caps beat Penguins 3-2 (SO)

The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins did rivalry night battle for just the second time this season on Thursday night. A pretty important two points were on the line as the Eastern Conference playoff picture is very tight around the Wild Card spots.

Alex Ovechkin opened the scoring with a casual one-time power play strike from his office. Danton Heinen slammed home a rebound to tie the game at one. Marcus Johansson absolutely ripped a wrister over Casey DeSmith’s glove to give the Caps their lead back. Bryan Rust equalized with around seven minutes left in the third.

The Pens survived an overtime Capitals power play so here are your shootout bullets:

Oshie did not put the biscuit in the basket
Rakell put the biscuit in the basket
Kuznetsov put the biscuit in the basket (in very slow motion)
Crosby did not put the biscuit in the basket
Backstrom put the biscuit in the basket
Malkin did not put the biscuit in the basket

Caps win 3-2 in a shootout!

By Chris Cerullo 8 months ago

Avs beat Caps 3-2 and Tom Wilson got hurt again

The Washington Capitals dropped a late-night roadie to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, and that’s not even the worst part.

Artturi Lehkonen scored first, a rush goal set up by Nate MacKinnon just before he got steamrolled by Dmitry Orlov. In the second, Andrew Cogliano deflected Kurtis MacDermid’s point shot, but the Caps responded with a tip of their own: Sheary off Fehervary. Restoring Colorado’s two-goal lead in the period was Alex Newhook with a blazing-fast breakaway.

Alex Ovechkin scored off a dazzling one-timer from the Ovi Spot halfway into the third, but they couldn’t close the gap.

Caps lose.

By Peter Hassett 8 months ago

Listless losers in Las Vegas: Golden Knights beat Caps 6-2

The Capitals were in Sin City on Saturday night to take on the Golden Knights in an arena that sparks fond memories for all Caps fans. No Stanley Cup on the line this time but still an important two standings points.

Alec Martinez got Vegas on the board very early with his first goal of the season. Nicolas Roy converted on a two-on-one chance soon after to double the home team’s lead. Michael Amadio, Byron Froese, and Paul Cotter all added to that in the second.

TJ Oshie ruined Logan Thompson’s shutout bid. Cotter with another. Marcus Johansson redirect.

Golden Knights beat Capitals 6-2.

By Chris Cerullo 8 months ago

Sleepy shutout as Caps make successful first visit to Mullett Arena: Caps beat Coyotes 4-0

The Washington Capitals traveled to Arizona to take on the Coyotes inside Mullett Arena for the very first time. The lowly Yotes beat the Caps in DC earlier this season so potential revenge was up for grabs.

Dylan Strome tipped home the game’s opening goal. Sonny Milano slammed the Caps into a two-goal advantage. Tom Wilson tipped in a Dmitry Orlov point shot to add one more. Strome potted his second halfway through the third.

Darcy Kuemper shutout.

Capitals beat Coyotes 4-0!

By Chris Cerullo 9 months ago