Caps Fall to Coyotes, 3-2, on Valentine’s Day
Photo credit: Norm Hall We're reaching a key point in the season, as Capitals veteran winger Mike Knuble said after the loss…
Video: CRL Goes Behind The Scenes of Ovechtrick Commercial
It is well known that our blog loves everything "Ovechtrick". So when CRL's behind the scenes video of the commercial shoot crossed…
Well, That Went Well: Kings Drop Caps, 4-1
Photo credit: Jacquelyn Martin The last time these two teams met, the headless Caps were reeling. After trading away captain Chris Clark,…
Video: Children With Disabilities Skate With Caps After Practice
Today, the Capitals teamed up with Dreams for Kids for Extreme Recess Hockey. Caps Matt Bradley, Tom Poti, Dave Steckel and coaches…
Second-Line Centers And Unicorns
Photo credit: Christopher Pasatieri There is more than one team that needs a second-line center at the deadline. With a thin pool…
Feed The Machine: Blockage and Stoppage
Another week has passed and amazingly people still have questions for us. Judging by our readers' letters, it seems like most of…
Is Alex Ovechkin’s Contract A Good Deal?
Photo credit: Greg Fiume Signing Alexander Semin to a one-year extension was a good move. It limits the Capitals exposure to the…
Alex Semin: Bettman Has Never Been to Siberia!
Photo credit: Mitchell Layton In his first game back since January 8th, Alex Semin led the Capitals with four shots on goal…
Are Defensive-Minded Teams More Successful in the Playoffs?
Photo credit: Scott Cunningham After the Capitals' humiliating 7-0 loss to the Rangers in December, head coach Bruce Boudreau changed his defensive…
Alex Ovechkin: “Hang On, Malych. Such is Life.”
Photo credit: Greg Fiume In Sunday's matinee against their most hated rival, the Washington Capitals had their second straight dominant performance, beating…
Is Alex Ovechkin A Streaky Shooter?
Photo credit: Greg Fiume I showed that all hockey players, particularly goal scorers, hit slumps, and it’s possible that the skater is…
The Caps Go Bowling For Charity
The Caps may have had trouble scoring lately, but on Saturday afternoon players were racking up scores by the hundreds. Then again,…
This Ain’t No Puppy Bowl, Caps beat Pens 3-0
Matt Cooke and Alex Ovechkin in happier times. (Photo credit: Mitchell Layton) Once again the Super Bowl Sunday rendezvous between the Washington…
Video: Evgeny Kuznetsov Wins KHL’s Breakaway Challenge
Caps prospect and cupake-connoisseur Evgeny Kuznetsov won this year's KHL Breakaway Challenge by using some Ovechkin-esque moves on future NHL HOF goaltender…
Is Alex Semin A Streaky Shooter?
Photo credit: Greg Fiume I showed the other day that all hockey players, particularly goal scorers, hit slumps, and it’s possible that…
Like Old Times: Caps beat Bolts 5-2
SCOAR! (Photo credit: Chris O’Meara) There was a zeitgeist surrounding the Washington Capitals' visit to the Tampa Bay Lightning's playground. The words…
Feed The Machine: Faceoffs, Haunting Photos, the Caps-ocalypse
It's been another rip-roaring week of sifting through piles of your inane ramblings. Judging by reader letters, most of you seem to…
Catching Up with Capitals Great Olie Kolzig
Photo by Chris Gordon On Monday, the AHL formally inducted four new members into its American Hockey League Hall of Fame: Maurice…
Video: Bruce Boudreau Reacts to 24/7
Bruce Boudreau gave the keynote at the AHL Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past weekend. His speech covered the prevalent cursing…
Why Future Performance, Not Consistency, Matters
Photo credit: Dilip Vishwanat When it comes to Alex Semin, there are fans on both sides of the fence. Some people think…
