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Alan May definitely thinks the Capitals are going through a Stanley Cup hangover

The Washington Capitals fell to the weary Arizona Coyotes 4-1 at Capital One Arena Sunday night. The Coyotes played the night before against the Pittsburgh Penguins while the Capitals had a day of rest.

“Overall this wasn’t our best effort,” Nicklas Backstrom said.

“Just that little extra seems to be lacking,” John Carlson added to the Washington Post’s Isabelle Khurshudyan. “Just call it a little blah. We’re just a little blah right now.”

NBC Sports Washington analyst Alan May took his evaluation of the team a step further, indicating the Caps seem uninspired due to a Stanley Cup hangover.

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Alan May made this Caps fan’s day after her boyfriend abandoned her

On Thursday morning, ahead of Game One of the Capitals Round Two matchup against the Penguins, Alan May held a ticket giveaway at DC101. 100 lucky people had the opportunity to get tickets to Game One, which meant an early start for many Capitals fans attempting to guarantee their seat in Capital One Arena.

As the tickets were being distributed, Rami (@darthrami on Twitter) relayed a story that… well. Trust us, you just need to read this thread through to the very end.

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On April 26, 2018 0 Comment

The Capitals won in San Jose during regulation for the first time since October 30, 1993

The Washington Capitals’ 2-0 win against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday was sleepy, but it was also historic.

According to the New York Times, the Capitals had not won in regulation at San Jose since their first trip to the Shark Tank on October 30, 1993.

That’s an insane 25 years, folks. I was eight-years-old.

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By Ian Oland On March 10, 2018 1 Comment

NBC Sports Washington’s Alan May named color commentator for 2018 AHL All-Star Game

Wildly popular Caps analyst and man who has threatened to hurt me live on air, Alan May, received another huge gig in what is becoming a very decorated broadcast career.

Months after being given his own show on NBC Sports Washington, May was named the color commentator for the 2018 AHL All-Star Game held in Utica, New York.

It’s the second year in a row and fourth time total that May will work the league’s big game.

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By Ian Oland On January 9, 2018 0 Comment

2018 Capitals Casino Night photos

On Thursday evening, the Capitals put on their best suits and ties for the team’s annual Caps Casino Night. All proceeds from the event, hosted in the casino ballroom of the newly opened MGM National Harbor, benefited the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation.

Players interacted with fans while playing blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas Hold ’Em, and slot machines.

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By Cara Bahniuk On January 5, 2018 1 Comment

The Capitals will host an alumni game the day after their Stadium Series game

This just in.

Details are sparse, but the Washington Capitals will be hosting an Alumni Game on March 4 – the day after the franchise plays in its third career outdoor game. The Capitals will play against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.

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By Cara Bahniuk On January 4, 2018 0 Comment

Alex Ovechkin, Dmitry Orlov, and other Capitals players wish fans a Happy New Year

The Washington Capitals celebrated the New Year with family and friends Sunday night. And they made sure not to forget about you, their adoring fans.

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By Ian Oland On January 1, 2018 0 Comment

NBC Sports Washington gave Alan May his own show. It debuts tonight.

For the first time since his days on CRL, popular (and sometimes mean online) former Capital Alan May will host his very own show. On Ice With Alan May will debut Wednesday night at 8 PM on NBC Sports Washington. During May’s first episode, he will go over the strictly-enforced face-off rules and explain the difficulties defensemen face when playing on their weak side. He plans to explain advanced statistics in later episodes.

“I’m beyond excited and extremely grateful for this opportunity,” May said in an interview. “The network has been incredible to me from day one and this is another extension of their confidence and belief in my hard work over the years.”

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By Ian Oland On October 18, 2017 0 Comment

Alan May’s celebration of Justin Williams’ OTGWG was great, but we couldn’t stop staring at Brent Johnson (Video)

The Capitals’ Friday night game against the Leafs was a big one for them, giving them the chance to secure a 3-2 series lead over their opponents. Justin Williams did just that when he slid the puck past Frederik Andersen just 1:03 into overtime, giving the Caps a huge win.

Keeping in line with his exuberant celebration after Tom Wilson scored the Game One OTGWG, Alan May was understandably excited as he watched Justin William’s bring it home for the Caps.

May fiercely pumped his fists and clapped his hands as he… wait what is Brent Johnson doing?

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By Madeline Dement On April 22, 2017 0 Comment

Alan May criticizes Barry Trotz for playing Alex Ovechkin only 15 minutes in Game Three

The Washington Capitals were outplayed by the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Three. Sunday, in a conference call with reporters, Barry Trotz made it sound like he was a step ahead of his counterpart.

“We’ll have a good game plan and the guys will be ready for tomorrow,” Trotz said to CSN Mid-Atlantic’s Tarik El-Bashir. Trotz added that he believed Mike Babcock would stay with the same matchups and the same strategies that the Leafs coach had utilized since the start of the series.

The Leafs did, but the Capitals, including Trotz, had few answers, getting out-attempted 71-52 (in all situations). After the game, CSN Mid-Atlantic’s Alan May criticized the Caps coaching staff on the postgame show, CSN Capitals Extra, for allowing their best player to be gamed into playing only two minutes and one second more than fourth-line winger Tom Wilson.

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By Ian Oland On April 18, 2017 0 Comment

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