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Highlights from the Capitals’ 4-3 (OT) preseason win over the Bruins

The Washington Capitals finally got off the schnide and won their first game of the preseason. The Capitals defeated the Bruins 4-3 and improved their record to 1-3-1. The Capitals’ stars buoyed them to victory.

Evgeny Kuznetsov and TJ Oshie had a goal and an assist apiece while Alex Ovechkin had two assists and Anthony Mantha scored the team’s OTGWG. Vitek Vanecek stopped 33 of 36 shots.

Connor McMichael, who got a chance to center the third line with Hendrix Lapierre out of the lineup, started the night as one of Washington’s best players.

Here are the highlights.

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By Ian Oland 2 weeks ago

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Capitals release roster for Bruins game Wednesday

The Washington Capitals will take on the Boston Bruins on Wednesday and play their fifth game of the preseason. The Capitals are winless thus far, going 0-3-1 in their previous four games.

Alex Ovechkin will draw back into the lineup and be joined by stars Evgeny Kuznetsov, Anthony Mantha, TJ Oshie, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and John Carlson.

Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette also chose to dress most of the remaining roster players on the bubble, including Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre who are fighting it out potentially for Nicklas Backstrom’s open center spot due to injury.

McMichael scored his first goal of the preseason against the Devils on Monday while Lapierre has five assists in three games.

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By Ian Oland 2 weeks ago

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Highlights from the Capitals’ 3-2 (SO) preseason loss to the Bruins

The Washington Capitals lost to the visiting Boston Bruins, 3-2 in a shootout. The game marked Washington’s first game of the preseason.

Herndon native Joe Snively kicked off the scoring in the first period before Jake DeBrusk returned the favor later in the period. New Boston addition Erik Haula would deflect a shot in the front of the net to put the Bs ahead in the second, 2-1. That lead would last until Garrett Pilon backhanded a shot into the back of the net that sent the game to overtime. The Capitals eventually fell in the shootout.

Peter Laviolette’s lineup consisted of players who are mostly prospects and AHL players, but some Capitals stars played like Tom Wilson, Lars Eller, Dmitry Orlov, and Vitek Vanecek.

Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre were both impressive during their first appearances in the lineup.

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By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago

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Capitals announce lineup for first preseason game of the year

The Washington Capitals will take on the Boston Bruins on Sunday at 5 PM, marking their first game of the preseason.

The Capitals will dress a group that combines a small number of veteran players with mostly prospects and bubble players.

The team will be led by Tom Wilson. Other high-profile players to get a jersey will be Lars Eller, Daniel Sprong, Connor McMichael, Dmitry Orlov, Martin Fehervary, and Vitek Vanecek.

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By Ian Oland 4 weeks ago

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A wrap up and some hope: numbers for the morning after

So, the season is over and it ended without much of a fight. The Caps lost 3-1 to the Bruins in Game Five and we’ll be without meaningful Caps hockey until mid-October.

This one will be fewer numbers and more thoughts and bright sides.

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By Chris Cerullo 5 months ago

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The end of something, or some things

The Washington Capitals lost their must-win game, ending their season with a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins, losing the series 4-1.

If this ever seemed close, that was just a mirage.

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By Peter Hassett 5 months ago

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Caps at Bruins, Game Five: Open thread

This is your open thread to discuss Game Five between the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals. The Bruins lead the series 3-1. Have at it below!

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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Caps vs Bruins pregame: One more shot

It’s Game Five and the Caps are down in the series 3-1. Caps gotta win, it’s that simple. Do all your lucky things, drink a lucky drink, do a lucky dance, whatever you need.

Puck drop is at 7 PM, Pete has your recap.

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By Elyse Bailey 5 months ago

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It’s not good, y’all

The Washington Capitals’ woeful loss in Game Four means the team has just a tiny chance to avoid their third consecutive first round playoff elimination.

The odds are long.

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By Peter Hassett 5 months ago

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To the brink: numbers for the morning after

Well, the Washington Capitals are on the brink of elimination. The Caps couldn’t find a win in Boston, dropping Game Four by a score of 4-1. They will return to DC trying to save their season.

The Bruins outshot the Caps 37 to 20 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 41 to 32.

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By Chris Cerullo 5 months ago

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