Capitals say mental pressure might be to blame for another second round loss
The Washington Capitals have not advanced past the second round of the playoffs since 1998. That year, Oates, Juneau, Bondra, Kolzig, and…
The Caps’ window closes with a whimper: numbers for the morning after
It's that familiar time of year. That time of year when the Washington Capitals exit in the second round and we can…
With everything on the line, why didn’t Alex Ovechkin play more in Game Seven?
When the Washington Capitals fell behind 3-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round of the playoffs, Caps head coach Barry…
Caps have few answers, face uncertain future after another devastating Game Seven Loss
As the Washington Capitals shuffled through the locker room after the game, Braden Holtby slammed the door as he headed to the…
The Washington Capitals have been eliminated from the playoffs again
So here's a strange situation. The Washington Capitals have lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in seven games, earning elimination from the Stanley Cup…
Bob McDonald and Caleb Green sing national anthem ahead of Game Seven
Wednesday night at Verizon Center, the Washington Capitals hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins for their second-round series' decisive game. In what is inarguably…
Carl Hagelin’s out as Pens shake up lines before Game Seven
This is interesting. The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a couple changes to their lineup for Game Seven. The big one: Carl Hagelin…
Get hyped for Game Seven with this Capitals montage (Video)
Tonight's Game Seven marks one of the most important games in the history of the Washington Capitals, and comes a year to…
What are you doing for good luck in Game Seven?
Sports fans have never been known for being rational. We spend several months of the year screaming at our TV's, feeling genuine…
Caps vs Pens pregame: This is it (Game Seven)
Wednesday night has arrived and it's Game Seven of the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins series. I don't know what to say…
Get to know a Penguin: Talentless goon Tom Sestito could play in Game Seven
On May 5, noted goon Tom Sestito was one of 11 players called to the Pittsburgh Penguins as a black ace. Tuesday…
TJ Oshie interrupted John Carlson’s post-game interview with this verrrrrryyyy important message
After falling into a 3-1 series hole against the Penguins, the Capitals have clawed back and forced a Game Seven. The person…
Ted Leonsis yelling at Penguins fans is our aesthetic
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis was at PPG Pains Arena for Game Six Monday night. And late during the third period, this interaction…
This battle between Sidney Crosby and Jay Beagle is what playoff hockey’s all about
Last week, Jay Beagle talked about how much he craved the physicality of playoff hockey. “Yeah, I mean, it should be nasty,”…
No fate: Caps beat Penguins 5-2, force Game Seven
"Let's just enjoy it." That's what Barry Trotz told the Caps when they were down 3-1 in the series. Speaking with Pierre…
Third period goals by John Carlson and Andre Burakovsky send Penguins fans home early
After falling into a 3-1 series hole last season, the Capitals lost in Game Six. This year, the Capitals have defiantly revised…
Our nephew Andre Burakovsky scored a big goal
We are taking Andre Burakovsky out for ice cream after this; he did such a good job. For his second goal in…
Tic-tac-TJ: TJ Oshie gives Caps early lead in Game Six
The Washington Capitals let their first power play fizzle in Game Six, but they weren't gonna let two pass. Check out this…
Caps at Pens pregame: Two to go (Game Six)
Sunday night, the Edmonton Oilers demolished (seriously, this isn't an exaggeration at all) the Anaheim Ducks and forced the first Game Seven…
Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan reunites HBK line ahead of Game Six
Late last week, Barry Trotz retooled his lines, promoting Andre Burakovsky and dropping Alex Ovechkin to the third line. Trotz wanted to…
