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JG Pageau challenges Zdeno Chara and Tom Wilson, instantly regrets it

New York Islanders forward JG Pageau is generously listed as 5’10” and 180 pounds on his NHL.com profile page.

Pageau looked every inch of it during a late third-period fracas he instigated with Zdeno Chara and Tom Wilson, two of the tallest players in the league, during the New York Islanders’ 1-0 loss at Capital One Arena.

Trying to get his team going, Pageau started mouthing off and getting into the two Capitals’ faces. It did not end well.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Caps do it to the Isles again: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals did it to the New York Islanders again, dominating them at even strength on the way to a 1-0 victory. That’s three in a row against the Isles.

The Caps outshot the Isles 33 to 18 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 60 to 30.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 years ago

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Tom Wilson on fans being back at Capital One Arena: ‘It felt like your first NHL game all over again’

The Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 1-0 in front of some very special guests at Capital One Arena, Tuesday night. 2,100 Capitals fans were in attendance, marking the first time fans were allowed in the building since March 4, 2020 – right before the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Despite only being at 10 percent capacity, Capital One Arena roared loudly several times during the game, most notably during a successful penalty kill late in the third period.

Capitals forward Tom Wilson noticed and thanked the fans for their support afterward.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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They’ll take all three: Caps beat Islanders 1-0

For the third time in a row, the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders did battle atop the NHL’s East Division. Could the Caps sweep all three or would the Isles play spoiler in front of fans in DC for the first time this season?

Daniel Sprong stayed hot, picking the top corner after a net drive to open the scoring. Nada in the second. Nada in the third.

Vitek Vanecek with a shutout.

Caps beat Islanders 1-0!

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By Chris Cerullo 3 years ago

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Zdeno Chara just beat up Matt Martin after the Islanders forward boarded Michael Raffl

Ultimate Capitals teammate Zdeno Chara just morphed into The Incredible Hulk to defend Michael Raffl after a very bad hit by Matt Martin.

Raffl, who had his back turned, was knocked headfirst into the boards by the Islanders forward and laid on the ice in pain.

A furious Chara dropped his gloves with Martin and in the words of Joe Beninati “rained rights” onto the veteran’s face.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Daniel Sprong has three goals in two games since replacing an injured Alex Ovechkin in the lineup

The Washington Capitals are 4-0-1 this season without their captain, Alex Ovechkin, in the lineup. A big reason why is because the team has gotten timely contributions from their depth player.

Daniel Sprong… or should I say, Daniel Sprongvechkin, has been the latest player to step up. Sprong replaced Ovi on the left wing of the first line, which, by the way, is not his natural position, and has scored three times in the last two games.

Tuesday against the Islanders, the Dominating Dutchman scored one of the quickest goals of the Capitals season in the first period.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Caps vs Islanders pregame: Welcome home

I know, I know. You’re thinking, “God, the Isles AGAIN?!”. I agree, I hate seeing their weird orange and blue uniforms buzzing around lookin’ like a group of old, rusty hot wheels cars. Anyway, the good news is that this is it! The last Islanders game of the regular season and the Capitals get to host them at home. At Capital One Arena. In front of fans. For the first time this season.

To anyone attending the game tonight, I hope you have a lot of fun. Be safe! Cheer very loud so we can all hear you! Welcome home!

Puck drop will be at 7 PM and Christopher has your recap.

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By Elyse Bailey 3 years ago

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