2019 Playoffs

Going the distance: Canes beat Caps 5-2

For the first time this postseason, the Washington Capitals blew a lead, letting the Carolina Hurricanes sneak back into the game and series, forcing Game Seven on Wednesday night. But before we get there, let’s relive this pain together.

Brett Connolly kicked us off with some great moves low along the goal line. Archvillain Warren Foegele struck back, scoring on a spin-o-rama after a Canes power play expired, but Alex Ovechkin restored Washington’s lead with a beautiful wrister to make it 2-1 after 20 minutes.

Sebastian Aho pickpocketed Jonas Siegenthaler early in the second period to force a turnover and tie the game. Then, four minutes into the third period, Jordan Staal outworked Niskanen and Orlov up close to make it 3-2 Canes. Justin Williams added a deflection to make it 4-2 to surprise Holtby. Dougie Hamilton added an empty-netter.

Caps lose. The series is tied 3-3. We’re going to a Game Seven.

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By Peter Hassett 4 years ago

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Caps at Hurricanes, Game Six: open thread

The Caps could close out the Canes if they can win on the road, but that’s something they’ve not been able to do yet.

This is an open thread for reactions, rage, and revelry. Finish the fight.

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By Peter Hassett 4 years ago

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Caps at Hurricanes pregame: Close it out (Game Six)

The Capitals are back on the road for Game Six against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Caps are up in the series 3-2 and have the chance to close it out tonight. The boys need to stay focused, beat that gosh dang goalie (who had 48 out of 49 saves in Games Three and Four), and basically play exactly like they did on Saturday night. That was magic.

Puck drop is at 7 PM and you can stream the game using the My Teams app. Peter will have the usual perfect recap for you after the game.

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By Elyse Bailey 4 years ago

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The Capitals’ hot lap is dead

If a superstition works, it works. And if it doesn’t, well, ditch it and start a new one.

After losing both away games in Raleigh, the Washington Capitals have abandoned their hot lap superstition that was started last postseason.

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By Elizabeth Kong 4 years ago

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Playoff report: April 21, 2019

We’re going to need a Game Seven on both coasts as the Sharks and Bruins have forced their first round series to the final night.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 years ago

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Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan chugs a beer through his jersey TJ Oshie-style

TJ Oshie may not have played in Game Five, but he was there in spirit. Oshie, who has been ruled out “indefinitely” following a reported broken collarbone, tweeted before the game that he wanted to hear Capitals fans cheering loud enough to hear through the TV. Fans responded by chanting Oshie’s name in a deafening roar as the Capitals shutout the Canes.

But that was not the only tribute to Oshie. Prior to the game, Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan led Capitals fans in a “Let’s go Caps” chant, which he finished by flipping his jersey over his head and chugging a beer through the jersey, a clear homage TJ Oshie’s now-famous celebration.

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By Elizabeth Kong 4 years ago

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