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‘I liked us’: numbers for the morning after

“I liked us” is a quote that Mike Babcock gave to the media after his Leafs lost to the Caps on Saturday night in the crazy Alex Ovechkin hat trick game. I know this because I watched Steve Dangle’s LFR that he put out the next day. Steve has a term he likes to use called an “honest loss.”

I think it describes this Capitals 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings well. It was a honest loss in a game where “I liked us”. The Caps weren’t bad, the Kings weren’t exactly “better”, you just can’t win all 82 games in a season.

The Capitals out-shot the Kings 29 to 27 and out-attempted them five-on-five 52 to 45.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 years ago

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We’re going to unfairly pick apart a harmless Drew Doughty quote now, sorry in advance

The Caps played fine on Thursday but lost. Still, there was lot to like in this loss, especially from the Caps’ top six. Speaking with Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press, Kings defenseman Drew Doughty sang Washington’s praises.

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By Peter Hassett 3 years ago

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Kuzy magic undone by nine bad seconds: Kings beat Caps 5-2

The Caps kicked off a five game homestand against the Kings on Thursday night.

Evgeny Kuznetosov put the Caps up 1-0 in the first. The play was started by a great read and pinch by Dmitry Orlov in the neutral zone. Orlov fed Kuznetsov, who made quick work of the Kings goalie. Later in the first, Braden Holtby stopped Marian Gaborik on a breakaway but the Kings played a mean pinball on the rebound to tie the game at 1.

In the second period, that Kuznetsov guy scored again to put the Caps up 2-1. He looks like he might be a player in this league, but then the Kings scored two goals in nine seconds to take a 3-2 lead. Not great, Bob.

The Caps pushed back after the nine second lapse. They had chances. They came in waves at time. But they couldn’t tie the game. Gaborik and Toffoli added a pair of empty-net goals to ice this one.

Caps lose 5-2.

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By Patrick Holden 3 years ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov’s got a two-goal game

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov has goals in consecutive periods after another beautiful play.

Taking the puck down the wing, Kuznetsov stopped on a dime and zipped a wrist shot through Jonathan Quick’s eight-hole to briefly give the Caps a 2-1 lead.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Dmitry Orlov registers 100th career point on Evgeny Kuznetsov breakaway goal

After a four day layoff, the Capitals had every excuse to look sluggish early. Instead Evgeny Kuznetsov scored on a breakaway goal after an exceptional step-up in the neutral zone by defenseman Dmitry Orlov.

The goal would give the Caps a 1-0 lead. They are 8-1-1 when they score first.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Caps vs. Kings pregame: Forever at home

The Capitals begin their big five-game home stand tonight against the LA Kings. The Kings are currently tied with the Caps in wins, but are leading the league when it comes to the penalty kill. While this game might seem a bit daunting, history is on the Caps’ side. The Capitals have won three straight home games against the Kings, not to mention they’ve been lookin’ preeeeetty good lately. Not that I’m biased or anything.

The game starts at 7 PM on on NBCSWA(hoooo). Pat Holden will have your recap before you rest your eyes and go to sleep. Welcome back, folks. Work hard, grind it out, and before you know it you’ll be out again for another holiday.

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By Elyse Bailey 3 years ago

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