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Misc. you missed: hug quality over hug quantity at the Blues-Capitals game

The thing about losing hockey games is that it’s a bummer. It means the other team got to hug way more AND they got to give their goalie pats on his lil noggin after.

However! Just because the end result (…and performance…) was bad against the Blues on Monday doesn’t mean there wasn’t a lot to appreciate. Let’s dig in!

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Progressively poorer: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals played a stinker of a game that just seemed to get worse as it progressed. The St. Louis Blues picked up their third straight victory, downing the Caps 4-1 and moving themselves suddenly back into the Western Conference playoff hunt.

The Blues out-shot the Caps 37 to 29 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 52 to 38.

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By Chris Cerullo On January 15, 2019 1 Comment

Devante Smith-Pelly invites hockey team who faced racism to Capitals game. ‘Don’t let those people try and bring you down.’

The Metro Maple Leafs youth hockey team has been through a lot this season. One of their players, 13-year-old Divyne Apollon II, was subjected to racist insults by opponents during a hockey tournament.

Apollon’s teammates’ reaction was inspiring: they stood up for their teammate and created anti-racism stickers to put on their helmets. “One thing that kind of stood out was how his teammates had his back,” Smith-Pelly said in an interview before the game. “Guys on my team always have my back too. I thought it was good to recognize the team as well for standing up for their teammate.”

After hearing about the story, Capitals defenseman John Carlson approached his teammate, forward Devante Smith-Pelly, with an idea. They could invite Divyne, his coach, and his team to the Capitals game against the St. Louis Blues at Capital One Arena. Together they made a video inviting the Metro Maple Leafs to the game.

During the first intermission, Divyne and coach Brad Howington were interviewed by Al Koken for Caps Intermission Live.

“I thought it was pretty great that they did that,” Divyne said, “and that they actually cared.”

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By Brennin Weiswerda On January 14, 2019 0 Comment

A sluggish snowy day: Blues beat Caps 4-1

A sleepy snow day in the DC area definitely extended into Capital One Arena where the Capitals hosted the St. Louis Blues. Unfortunately, it looks like the Capitals also took the day off because it looked like they didn’t show up. At least Capitals fans in the arena got a cool pair of free gloves?

A lazy start to the game would be disrupted about eight minutes in the first period by Alex Ovechkin. That was the best part of the first period because it went back to sleep mode. Second period rolled around and the Capitals continued to looked sluggish and out of sync. The Blues took advantage and steal the lead with two goals by the 5:11 mark of the second period. The Blues tacked on one additional goal to bring the Blues up 3-1 heading into the third. The third period happened and the Blues scored again. That’s all you gotta know.

Caps lose 4-1

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By Elyse Bailey On January 14, 2019 2 Comments

Alex Ovechkin ties Dave Andreychuk for 14th all-time in goals

Roughly halfway through the first period, the St. Louis Blues put the Caps up on a power play, which has been pretty powerless of late.

But with the second unit out on the ice, Dmitry Orlov faked a slapshot, sending the puck to Alex Ovechkin.

By now, we all know what happens when Ovi takes an Ovi Shot from the Ovi Spot™. RIP Jake Allen.

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By Julia Karron On January 14, 2019 2 Comments

Caps vs Blues pregame: 100Orpik

In the snowy nation’s capital, the Washington Capitals are playing host to the St. Louis Blues. While the ceremony won’t be taking place until the game on Friday evening, Mr. Brooks Orpik will be playing his 1000th game tonight! I don’t think I’ve ever done anything serious 1000 times, so extreme kudos to Batya. He is the 330th player to make it to 1000 games.

Puck drop is at 7PM and you can catch the game on NBCSWA. Are you not near a TV tonight? Have no fear, you can always stream the game via the My Teams app on your devices. Recap will be provided by yours truly. I am sick, so it might read with a hint of cold medicine, but I like to keep things exciting.

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By Elyse Bailey On January 14, 2019 0 Comment