Nicklas Backstrom’s perfect snipe gives Caps 3-0 lead late in Game Six
Despite holding a commanding 2-0 lead headed into the third period, the Caps had every reason to sit back and try to…
Our nephew Andre Burakovsky scored a big goal
We are taking Andre Burakovsky out for ice cream after this; he did such a good job. For his second goal in…
Tic-tac-TJ: TJ Oshie gives Caps early lead in Game Six
The Washington Capitals let their first power play fizzle in Game Six, but they weren't gonna let two pass. Check out this…
Penguins fan knits behind Pittsburgh bench during Game Five
During Game Five, NBC cameras captured a Penguins fans knitting behind the bench. Naturally because social media is social media, this became…
Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin score 27 seconds apart to give Caps 4-2 lead
Headed into the third period, the Caps were down 2-1. Their backs were against the wall and facing elimination. The Caps proceeded…
Nicklas Backstrom ties Game Five up early in third period
Nicklas Backstrom may live in Alex Ovechkin's shadow but the Verizon Center spot light was shining bright on him early in the…
All of Tom Wilson’s big hits in Game Five
Capitals forward Tom Wilson is throwing his body around during Game Five. Through two periods of play, Wilson has four hits and…
Andre Burakovsky salutes crowd after scoring first goal of the postseason
From the third line, Andre Burakovsky has arguably been the Caps best forward in the playoffs, leading the team in shot-attempts percentage…
Patric Hornqvist blatantly trips Braden Holtby in the crease, no call
There are missed calls and then there’s this. 10:58 into the first period, Braden Holtby skated behind the net to stop a…
TJ Oshie’s crushing high-stick penalty…wasn’t actually a high stick
Let me say this first: NHL officials don't have the benefit of instant replay on penalties, and hockey is a fast game.…
Second-period surge: Evgeny Kuznetsov and Nate Schmidt keep Caps in Game Four
Down two goals in period two of Game Four, stuff looked dire for your Washington Capitals. Then the Caps briefly tied it…
Dmitry Orlov own goal
The Capitals were at one point down 2-0 to the Penguins after Dmitry Orlov scored on his own net.
Marc-Andre Fleury tapes over Matt Niskanen’s name on goalie mask
Well, this is cold-blooded. During the first period of Game Four, CBC's Christine Simpson reported that Marc-Andre Fleury made a subtle alteration…
10 GIFs of the Caps celebrating their Game Three overtime win
Monday night before the Caps entered overtime, I had one friend tell me they were vomiting. Another had to turn the game…
Kevin Shattenkirk saves Capitals with clutch overtime goal in Game Three
In February, the Capitals landed Kevin Shattenkirk, the most talented player available, at the trade deadline. After struggling for most of the…
Evgeny Kuznetsov scores huge insurance goal late in Game Three
Penguins goaltender Marc-André Fleury made a miraculous save on Evgeny Kuznetsov in the closing minutes of the second period to keep Game…
Marc-André Fleury makes miraculous save on Evgeny Kuznetsov
Late in the second period, Evgeny Kuznetsov had a chance to give the Caps a commanding 2-0 lead heading into intermission. Instead,…
Friendly fire: Conor Sheary leaves game after nasty collision with teammate
Penguins forward Connor Sheary left the game in the second period after a vicious collision with Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist. Both players…
Nicklas Backstrom, after infinite patience, scores impossible goal
The Caps withstood a five-minute major penalty after Matt Niskanen collided with Sidney Crosby, forcing both out of the game. The Caps…
Matt Niskanen ejected after headshot on Sidney Crosby
Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen has been ejected from Game Three after crosschecking 2017 Hart Trophy nominee Sidney Crosby in the head. Crosby's…
