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John Carlson became the fifth Capitals defenseman ever to hit 400 points. He was very surprised when the Caps honored him.

Capitals defenseman John Carlson accomplished a bit of history against the Carolina Hurricanes, Tuesday.

After receiving a secondary assist on Nicklas Backstrom’s empty-net goal, Carlson tallied his 400th career point (90g, 310a), becoming only the fifth defenseman in Capitals history to reach the mark.

The Capitals saluted Carly immediately following the goal on the jumbotron. The best part is he had no idea he even accomplished anything!

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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This Caps fan made a hair-larious Carl Hagelin sign

Carl Hagelin arrived in Washington, DC by way of the LA Kings after spending parts of four seasons in Pittsburgh. After all those changes, one Capitals fan went above and beyond to make sure Hagelin “felt at home” in Washington.

On Friday, Miranda brought a sign to Capital One Arena that celebrates Hagelin’s goal-scoring–and his golden flow.

“It’s the beauty of a $6 weave and lots of wood glue,” Miranda said of her latest creation.

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By Brennin Weiswerda 2 months ago

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Misc. you missed: A jerk by any other name would hug as sweet

The Capitals won a hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes four goal hugs to one! The “hockey” was pretty uneventful for the first two periods, but luckily, the surrounding shenanigans were plentiful.

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By Brennin Weiswerda 2 months ago

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Nicklas Backstrom unselfishly wanted to pass back to Alex Ovechkin before scoring empty-net goal

Nicklas Backstrom has a knack for always doing the right thing at the right time.

Tuesday, during the Capitals’ 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, Backstrom showed off his unselfishness once again by not wanting to score an empty-net goal. The Swedish center wanted to help his longtime teammate Alex Ovechkin get his 50th goal of the season.

NBC Sports Washington’s Craig Laughlin was the first to notice what happened.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Jakub Vrana’s pain baby

Jakub Vrana suffered an awful owie during the Capitals-Hurricanes game. It was agonizing.

How do I know? NBC Sports Washington cameras captured Vrana on the bench as he tried to work through the pain.

His face tells the story.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov had a hat trick of assists on his bobblehead night

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov was honored with a bobblehead giveaway Tuesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Sporting a full beard and an even bigger smile, the Clay Kuzy waves its ceramic arms and lifts its left knee, mimicking the Russian’s signature bird celly.

“I wish every player have a night like that,” Kuznetsov said. “I feel like bobblehead is special, you know? Of course when your organization do something for you, your fans cheering for you, you want to give them back something.”

Kuzy gave fans a hat trick of assists.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Caps beat Canes 4-1 as Ovi nears 50 goals

The Caps played a tight, nearly mistake-free hour of solid hockey to down the Carolina Hurricanes at home on Tuesday night.

TJ Oshie started by scoring his 23rd goal of the season, taking a pass from Kuznetsov in the first period. In the second period, Dougie Hamilton evened the score with a slapshot from the blue line during a delayed penalty six-on-five.

Alex Ovechkin restored the Caps’ lead with a one-timer from the high slot to earn his 49th goal of the season. John Carlson chipped Dmitry Orlov’s slap pass to make it 3-1. Nicky Backstrom got the empty-netter (to deprive Ovechkin of getting 50).

Caps win 4-1!

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By Peter Hassett 2 months ago

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Alex Ovechkin’s one goal away from 50

Alex Ovechkin now sits one shy of 50 goals after potting a pretty, throwback one-timer against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Hurricanes at Capitals pregame: Jerk bowl

The Carolina Hurricanes today find themselves in the nation’s capital for a visit with the division leading Washington Capitals. The Washington Capitals could secure a playoff appearance tonight, while our Hurricanes need points to keep hold of their wild card spot.

Puck drops at 7 PM on the Washington Capitals’ home feed of NBC Sports Washington. The My Teams app has your game stream if a TV isn’t readily available. I will recap for you.

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By Peter Hassett 2 months ago

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