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New Capitals draft pick Brent Johnson says he thinks he was named after former Capital Brent Johnson: ‘That’s the myth’

The Washington Capitals’ second pick of the 2021 NHL Draft generated a big response on social media.

The Capitals took 5-11, 164-pound defenseman Brent Johnson out of the USHL Sioux Falls Stampede — the team’s second right-handed shooting rearguard in two picks.

If that name sounds really familiar, that’s because it is. Brent Johnson is a former Capitals goaltender and currently provides analysis of the team for NBC Sports Washington.

According to the prospect defenseman, who was selected 80th overall, it is not a coincidence.

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By Ian Oland 6 months ago

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Capitals select defenseman Brent Johnson in third round of 2021 NHL Draft

The Washington Capitals traded their 75th overall selection to the New York Rangers in exchange for pick numbers 80 and 176 later in the draft. With the 80th overall selection, they grabbed defenseman, Brent Johnson. Johnson last played on the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL but is committed to the University of North Dakota.

Corey Pronman of The Athletic had him listed as the 92nd best skater available in this year’s draft.

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By Chris Cerullo 6 months ago

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Former NHL goaltender Brent Johnson shares fascinating perspective on Braden Holtby’s recent struggles

Brent Johnson has been around hockey all his life. He is the grandson of NHL Hall of Famer Sid Abel and the son of former Penguins’ goaltender Bob Johnson. Brent also spent 12 seasons himself in the NHL, serving as a netminder for the St. Louis Blues, Phoenix Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, and Pittsburgh Penguins.

After retiring from the NHL, Johnson returned to DC and now serves as a in-studio analyst for NBC Sports Washington. Thursday morning, Brent shared his perspective on Braden Holtby’s struggles. Holtby has been pulled in three of the last six games. While the Holtbeast is playing in front of one of the worst defenses in the NHL, he also seems off himself and struggling with confidence. Barry Trotz suggested Philipp Grubauer may get the bulk of starts in the immediate future.

Johnson posted a thread on Twitter.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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Caps fans take slapshots with four-time Olympic medalist Jenny Potter at Hockey ‘n Heels (Photos)

Washington Capitals fans enjoyed a girls’ night out at Hockey ‘n Heels at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Tuesday evening. The Scarlet Caps hosted their annual night of on-ice sessions with Capital players and alumni as well as off-ice talks with coaches, nutrition guides, and broadcast talent.

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By Amanda Bowen 4 years ago

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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 5 years ago

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Alan May had the best celebration after Tom Wilson’s Game One overtime-winning goal

Former Capitals forward Alan May may be a media member now, but that doesn’t stop him from celebrating a Caps goal as if he were still in his playing days.

Thursday night, May had another raucous celly after Tom Wilson scored in the first overtime to give the Caps a sudden death victory in Game One.

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By Chris Cerullo 5 years ago

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Photos From the 2016 Caps Alumni Game

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On Wednesday night, some of the best players in Capitals history (and Alan May) participated in the 2016 Caps Alumni Game to conclude Fanfest. Capitals greats Olie Kolzig, Denis Maruk, and Craig Laughlin joined fan favorites like Kevin Kaminski, and Matt Bradley, and Brent Johnson for a spirited game in front of a mostly full Kettler Capitals Iceplex.

Former YoungStars Game MVP Brian Sutherby won the exhibition for Team White in a shootout.

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By Ian Oland 6 years ago

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Caps Universe Celebrates the Overtime Winner (Video)

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Where were you when the Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 11 minutes into overtime?

Some of us were at home. Some were at Verizon Center. Some of us were being pelted in the side of the head by beer at Nasseau Coliseum. Some were preparing for postgame coverage.

The Caps and their fans were scattered but united in celebration. Follow me around the world.

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By Peter Hassett 7 years ago

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Career Back-Up Brent Johnson on Justin Peters: “This Is a Very Tough Position to Come Into”

Before tonight, back-up goaltender Justin Peters hadn’t played in an NHL game since November 29th. In 7 appearances which totaled just 401 minutes of ice time, Peters faced 172 shots and had an .872 save percentage.

Against Dallas on Saturday, Peter allowed five goals, including two back-breaking third period tallies within 16 seconds. Peters was not great. Karl Alzner summed it up pretty well post-game: “He did pretty good for not getting a start in a while.”

Long-time Caps back-up goaltender Brent Johnson had a distinct perspective on Peters’ performance during CSN’s post-game show. Remember, this is the same man who would sit for long stretches of time as Olie Kolzig handled the boatload of starts in Washington.

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By Ian Oland 7 years ago

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Nationals Park Hosts an Alumni Game… Well, Sort Of (Photos)

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Bondra scores late in the game. (Photos by Chris Gordon)

This year’s NHL Winter Classic has not had much buildup. Aside from the game, there isn’t much going on. The lack of an official alumni game — which had become a tradition at Winter Classics — angered and vexed many fans. Washington cancelled this year’s Caps Convention, saying they wanted to focus on Winter Classic events and has been hyping its former players all year long, with this season being the team’s fortieth anniversary. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, and Caps owner Ted Leonsis have all given competing answers as to why the event didn’t occur. Nevertheless, a group of former Caps, media members, and As Seen on TV people like NBC’s Washington Amelia Segal, took to the Nationals Park ice on Tuesday afternoon as part of an informal skate that came together in the past few weeks.

“I guess we all unfairly assumed that there would be one,” Alan May, who played in the game, said of an official alumni game, noting that Rod Langway and numerous former Blackhawks and Capitals expressed interest. “There’s nothing that can be done about it.”

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By Chris Gordon 7 years ago

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