Washington’s 2-1 loss to Minnesota was a low-key affair. Brett Connolly scored the Caps’ lone goal, his 21st of the season, in an otherwise light-on-highlights night.
But a stoppage in play in the third period gave us some levity. Helping call the game from between the benches, relentless troll and NBC Sports analyst Alan May did play-by-play for some rink maintenance.
By Peter Hassett 4 months ago
The Washington Capitals are covered by some of the most talented broadcasters in the game and NBC Sports Washington’s Alan May is the latest to be honored.
The longtime Caps analyst will be the color commentator of the 2019 AHL All-Star Game held in Springfield, Massachusetts.
It’s the third year in a row and fifth time total that May will work the minor league’s big game.
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.
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.
By Donya Abramo 1 year ago
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.
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.
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.
By Cara Bahniuk 2 years ago
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.
By Cara Bahniuk 2 years ago
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.
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.”
