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Misc. you missed: Big Dad Energy and long-awaited Holtby hugs

The Capitals are finally back from the bye week! The All-Star game was much less fun without Alex Ovechkin’s ebullient energy, but he got to rest, swim with dolphins, and spend time with his family. Because that’s punishable by suspension he was not available for Friday night’s game against the Calgary Flames.

So the Washington Capitals played a hockey game without Alex Ovechkin for the first time ever in franchise history and, somehow, won. Two newbies got good hugs, Tom Wilson stepped up in Ovechkin’s absence and became the team’s spiritual and physical hug leader, Kuzy did the Kuzy thing, and Braden Holtby FINALLY GOT THE GOOD GOALIE HEADBOPS HE DESERVES.

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Kuzya kills the losing streak: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals have halted their season long losing streak at seven games as they returned from their long time off to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 at Capital One Arena. Go away Voldemort and don’t you ever come back.

The Caps out-shot the Flames 40 to 30, but were out-attempted at five-on-five 62 to 46.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago

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Brooks Orpik fights Matthew Tkachuk, Braden Holtby gets involved in postgame brawl with Flames

The Washington Capitals were desperate to end their seven-game losing streak. That fact was no more evident in the final seconds of the third period against the Calgary Flames.

As the buzzer hit zero, Nicklas Backstrom sent Flames superstar Johnny Gaudreau flying into the end boards with a shoulder to the chest.

The hit sent a competitive game overboard. The two teams intertwined in a violent, angry hug.

“There was a lot of emotion on both sides,” Tom Wilson said postgame. “Two good teams that want to win. We were playing hard right to the end there. It was loud. We were doing whatever it took to get the job done. That includes defending each other and sticking together at the end.”

Braden Holtby even got involved!

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov ends Capitals’ losing streak at seven games with last-minute goal against Flames

With a beautiful short-side wrist shot, Evgeny Kuznetsov finally got the monkey off the Capitals back.

The Caps’ long losing streak is over and they did it without Alex Ovechkin and Lars Eller.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Streak be gone: Caps beat Flames 4-3

The Washington Capitals returned from their lengthy period of time off that saw many head to tropical destinations and they were greeted by the Calgary Flames in snowy, cold Washington, DC. Would the boys be able to halt their seven-game losing skid or is Tom Riddle drawing nearer?

Nic Dowd opened scoring only three minutes into the fixture with a deflection strike that beat Mike Smith. Mikael Backlund would respond for the Flames with a very pretty individual effort to tie things at one apiece. Dmitrij Jaskin did not let that tie last long as his second goal of the season put the Caps back up one before the first intermission horn.

Tom Wilson sniped one home early in the second to give the Caps a two goal lead, before Garnet Hathaway would respond only moments later to cut that lead in half once more. The Caps decided to just watch the Flames tie the game midway through the third.

Evgeny Kuznetsov comes up clutch to end the streak. Thank you, Kuzy.

Caps beat Flames 4-3!

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By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago

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Tom Wilson ties career high in goals in 46 fewer games

Less than a minute into the second period, Tom Wilson scored on a wicked wrist shot, beating Flames goaltender Mike Smith blocker side.

You have to see this snipe.

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By Brennin Weiswerda 2 months ago

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Alex Ovechkin presents Stanley Cup championship ring to Washington DC

Alex Ovechkin was suspended for Friday night’s game against the Calgary Flames due to skipping the All-Star Game, but that doesn’t mean the Capitals captain didn’t stay busy.

Ovechkin presented the city of Washington DC with a championship ring encased in a plaque that included the team’s Stanley Cup photo on the ice at T-Mobile Arena.

Ovechkin presented the bling to a group of local firefighters from the DCFD Engine Co. 2. The Mayor’s Chief of Staff was also on hand for the ring presentation.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Subfreezing temperatures cause sprinkler to go off at Capital One Arena entrance

After an eight-day break, the Washington Capitals officially returned to the ice at Capital One Arena Friday to take on the Calgary Flames.

For some Capitals fans, it was a soggy experience trying to enter the arena.

According to RMNB’s Cara Bahniuk, only half the ticket entrances at F Street were open shortly before game time due to water flooding the entrances.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Caps vs Flames pregame: Back in the game

Welcome home, folks. We are so glad to have you back. To kick off their six-game homestand, the Capitals are hosting the Calgary Flames on Friday. The Flames are currently on a three-game winning streak and hold an 8-1-1 record in their last ten games. To be honest, I kinda forgot about the Flames, but I guess you could say they’re currently…on fire. I’m sorry.

The great return will begin at 7 PM on NCBSWashington. Don’t forget, you can always stream the game live on the My Teams app. The recap will be coming at you courtesy of Chris from the comments.

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By Elyse Bailey 2 months ago

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