Carolina Hurricanes Preview: Point Break
Doug Johnson: Puck Buddy, dog owner, hockey fan, public intellectual. Follow @PuckBuddys. The Pregame: So you gotta give credit where it's…
Video: Alex Ovechkin’s Big Hit Takes Out Tuomo Ruutu, Referee
Tuomo Ruutu is a pest. From picking on Nicklas Backstrom to giving Dennis Wideman world's grossest injury, the dude is flat out…
Semin, Orlov Score, Vokoun Stops Everything in Caps 2-1 Victory Over Canes
Vokoun isn't sure when this hug is going to end. (Via carrotbazooka.tumblr.com) Coming into tonight's game, the Capitals have won six straight…
Caps beat Canes 5-1, Cody Eakin Scores First NHL Goal
Photo credit: Gerry Broome The Washington Capitals last met the Carolina Hurricanes at home for the first game of the season. That…
Carolina Hurricanes Pregame: Chad LaRose, Tomas Karberle, and Mayberry
Chad LaRose (Photo credit: Gregg Forwerck) Editor's note: Doug Johnson of Puck Buddys writes for RMNB. Tweet at his face. The Post-Mortem: So,…
Alex Semin Talks About His First Goal of The Year, Getting His Necklace Yanked Off, and Matt Bradley
Photo credit: Mitchell Layton It was hard not to notice Alex Semin on Opening Night. Not only did he score the Capitals…
Alex Semin’s Questionable Hit Results in Melee and Broken Chain
Screengrab via @TFGot. In the Capitals thrilling 4-3 overtime-victory against division rival Carolina, there were several bigs hits of note. Nicklas Backstrom…
Mike Green Does the “Game Over” Thing: Caps beat Canes 4-3 (OT)
Photo credit: Nick Wass It's been a long time. The Washington Capitals are back in action, opening up their 2011-2012 season at…
Carolina Hurricanes Pregame: Eric Staal’s Rabbit-sized Family and the Jeff Skinner/Justin Bieber Hypothesis
[Editor's note: We are proud to welcome writers Craig Brownstein and Doug Johnson to the Russian Machine! You might already know Craig…
Cats Edge Caps, 1-0; Washington to Face Rangers in Playoffs
The game's only goal. Whatever. (Photo credit: Alan Diaz) The game that impacted the Capitals the most Saturday night didn't involve Washington…
Hendricks’ Hustle Pushes Caps Past Canes, 2-1
SCOAR! (Photo credit: Jacquelyn Martin) After extending their season-high winning streak to six games with Wednesday's 5-0 blowout win over the Edmonton…
Caps beat Canes 3-2, Perreault’s Proboscis Pummeled
Photo credit: Gregg Forwerck The yuletide has receded, and the Washington Capitals have gotten back to work. Meeting the Carolina Hurricanes in…
Ovi’s Shootout Goal Lifts Caps Over Canes 3-2 (SO)
The Washington Capitals hosted the Carolina Hurricanes in a pleasant matinee of stick'n'puck and HOLY WOW I SAW THE CAPS WIN IN…
Ovechkin, Backstrom, and Laich Lead Caps over Canes 3-2
Nicky calmly celebrates his second period goal while Ovi spazzes out. (Photo credit: Gregg Forwerck) Unquestionably, the Washington Capitals came into tonight's…
Michal Neuvirth’s Glove Save is Today’s SportsCenter Top Play
10/30 Update: The video's no longer available. At least we have a screenshot. We give ESPN a hard time for its chronically…
Neuvirth Invictus: Caps beat Canes 3-0
Michal Neuvirth robs Eric Staal. (Photo credit: Gregg Forwerck) The Washington Capitals began their transcontinental road trip in style. Undisputed #1 goalie, Michal…
Captain America Scores! Canes Beat Caps 3-2 (SO).
Sorry, we thought the photo should be extra big tonight. The Washington Capitals took too long to suit up for tonight's appointment…
Corvo Goes For Two and Blows It: Canes Snap Caps 4-3 (OT)
I know that photo isn't from our game, but it's too cool to pass up. (Photo credit Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Ian "Bloglethorpe"…
Exclusive: Ovechkin Sends Card To Tim Gleason Apologizing
Incredible right? We're only up for a week, and we already have an exclusive. We all know by now that Alex Ovechkin…
