Caps vs Rangers: On Blocking Shots and Shot Quality
Sporting event broadcasts come filled with narratives. This isn't narratives in the baseless and meaningless "hot take" sense, but narratives as actual…
Despite His Costly Turnover, Curtis Glencross Will Remain in the Lineup for Game Six
Photo credit: Julie Jacobson For about an hour on Friday night, Curtis Glencross was a playoff hero. His breakaway goal with 10:54…
One Hundred One Seconds Away From the Third Round, the World Caved in on Braden Holtby and the Capitals
Photo credit: Kathy Willens With 11:51 left in the New York Rangers season, Al Pacino came onto the massive screen at Madison…
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da: Rangers beat Caps 2-1 (OT!)
Not yet. Caps in six. The New York Rangers have forced game six with some late-game drama. Caps in six. No one…
Tom Wilson’s Selfless Backcheck Leads to Curtis Glencross Goal (GIF)
Tom Wilson just made the biggest play of his young career. After Henrik Lundqvist made a beautiful pass off the glass to…
Caps Goal Waved Off After Joel Ward Shoved Into Henrik Lundqvist (GIF)
The Washington Capitals may have just been jobbed out of a big goal. Set up just outside of the crease, Caps forward…
Braden Holtby Is Still Saving Everything and Making It Look Easy
Down 3-1 and playing in front of their home fans, the New York Rangers came out jacked for game five. Yet, it…
READ: Chris Gordon’s Feature on Andre Burakovsky and Evgeny Kuznetsov in The New York Times
Photo credit: John Walton Last week, I gave Braden Holtby his due in feature for The New York Times that appeared on…
Caps at Rangers Pregame: I’ve Got a Feeling
Tonight, the Caps enter Madison Square Garden with a chance to end the Rangers' season and advance to the Eastern Conference finals…
Braden Holtby: Okay At Hockey
Photo: Bruce Bennett Despite what the national media might tell you, Braden Holtby has been a very good goalie since entering the…
Get a Taste of Verizon Center at Playoff Time (Photos)
Photos: Amanda Bowen The atmosphere at hockey games in Verizon Center is always great, but there's something extra special about a playoff game. The…
Tom Wilson Met Jamie Foxx at Don Tito After Game Four
Photo via @DJ_SAAM Tom Wilson had a lot of good fortune last night. His team won, and he did not feel any ill…
Jimmy Fallon Makes Fun of Alex Ovechkin, John Erskine in NHL Superlatives (Video)
One of Jimmy Fallon's go-to bits is Superlatives, where he takes an awkward bio photo of an athlete and then gives them…
Evgeny Kuznetsov Talks About Harry Potter Nickname, King Henrik, and Alex Semin’s Shot
Photo: Rob Carr One year ago, Evgeny Kuznetsov came to North America. On a spring morning, he took the ice for the…
Pivotal Moment: Braden Holtby Stops Carl Hagelin on Penalty Shot (GIF)
Eight minutes into the third period, the Washington Capitals clung to a 2-1 lead, buoyed by Andre Burakovsky's two goals. After falling…
Andre Burakovsky’s Big Breakout: Caps beat Rangers 2-1!
Hoo boy, the Washington Capitals are not making this easy. The New York Rangers pretty much owned the zone, but the Caps…
Andre Burakovsky Scores Again!
Words fail me right now. I'll keep it short: Andre Burakovsky has done it again! Just seconds into the third period, Burakovsky…
Andre Burakovsky Steals Puck, Scores First Career Playoff Goal (GIF)
The Washington Capitals struggled to generate offense in the first half of game four. Down 1-0 and nearing the second intermission, rookie…
Bryce Harper Attends Game Four, Probably Wearing Shoulder Pads
Photo: @WashCaps The Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins, 7-5, today and made some history in the process. Bryce Harper became the…
