The Washington Capitals dropped their first game of the season at home to the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime. After starting off the season with two wins, the Caps couldn’t stave off a third period Carolina comeback, leading to the eventual 3-2 overtime winner.
The Caps out-shot the Canes 35 to 28 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 44 to 31.
By Chris Cerullo 4 years ago
In case you haven’t heard: THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS FINALLY HAVE A TEAM DOG! He’s a puppy, his name is Captain, he’s in training to be a service dog for veterans and first responders, and he is The Best Boy.
Captain Alex Ovechkin walked the red carpet with Captain in his arms before Saturday’s home opener. Here are highlights from Captain’s face-licking, DogRating, GIF-earning first night in the public eye.
By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago
The Washington Capitals introduced Capital One Arena to the 2019-20 season with an overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Also, we got a dog. But the game. You’re here for the game. You’re not here for the dog. (We will talk about the dog though.)
Fourth liners Brendan Leipsic and Garnet Hathaway teamed up for a heads-up play in the Canes zone to score the opening goal of the home opener. TJ Oshie settled a wild puck right in front of James Reimer in the second period to make it 2-0 in the second period. Erik Haula got a power-play goal early in the third, then Jaccob Slavin tied the game a bit later to force overtime.
Nicklas Backstrom drew a penalty from Jordan Staal in overtime, but the Caps couldn’t convert. Then Jake Gardiner got a look and didn’t waste it.
Caps lose 3-2 in overtime.
By Peter Hassett 4 years ago
The Washington Capitals are playing their home opener Saturday night, and, thanks to Caps social media, we got a glimpse into the once-secret pregame rituals that take place in the hidden hallways of Capital One Arena.
TJ Oshie quarterbacks the play, but it’s Alex Ovechkin’s Chewbacca-style soundtrack that make it *chef’s kiss* perfect.
By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago
Garnet Hathaway has scored his first goal as Washington Capital to put the Caps up 1-0 in first period. Hathaway’s goal came after a rare defensive miscue by the Carolina Hurricanes.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin felt human pain in the first period after a rough drive to the net.
The play left Ovi needing a neck massage from team trainer Jason Serbus on the bench, but y’all, you know he was fine because Russian machine never breaks.
The Capitals play their home opener tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes. Puck drops around 7 PM, and you can watch on NBC Sports Washington.
Here’s your injury report.
By Peter Hassett 4 years ago
Finallyyyyyyyyy, the Capitals have come back to Washington. After two games on the road, the Capitals will host the Carolina Hurricanes for the home opener at Capital One Arena. It’s going to be a good one, as these two teams don’t exactly love each other right now.
Puck drops around 7 PM. I’m Peter, and I’ll be your recap specialist this evening.
By Peter Hassett 4 years ago
