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The Dallas Stars used Alex Ovechkin’s goals race as motivation: ‘Nobody wants to be a part of history that way’

Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. Not only did it give Ovechkin seven tallies in his last four games, but it also made him the third player in NHL history to hit 800 goals. That milestone marker sent every Capitals player off the bench to celebrate with Ovechkin on the ice in Chicago.

The Dallas Stars, the Capitals’ next opponent, noticed.

They did not want that to happen to them.

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Winning streak ended by stupendous stopper in Stars net: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals had their season-long, five-game winning streak halted by the Dallas Stars on Thursday night in a 2-1 loss. The streak did not end with a whimper as the Caps will typically come away with two points with that sort of effort. They just had to deal with a wall in the opposing cage.

Darn you, Jake Oettinger.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 months ago

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Superstar saving from Stars netminder slays streak: Stars beat Capitals 2-1

The Washington Capitals will be at home for four of their next five games and that run of play started Thursday night against the Dallas Stars. All eyes were on The Great Eight yet again as he has some more hockey history in his sights.

Conor Sheary tapped home the game’s opening marker via a fantastic Alex Ovechkin feed. Jamie Benn and Colin Miller put two quick ones past Charlie Lindgren at the very start of the third to tilt the game in Dallas’ favor.

Stars beat Capitals 2-1.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 months ago

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Capitals vs Stars live analysis and updates (Dec. 15, 2022)

This is your place to check for updates and comment along with the Washington Capitals vs. Dallas Stars game on December 15, 2022.

In late November, a postseason berth for the Washington Capitals seemed super unlikely. Now, our favorite team is flying high. The Capitals are on a five-game winning streak and it’s resurrected their season. Alex Ovechkin is also on a heater.

The Capitals captain has seven goals in his last four games after scoring a hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. He now has 800 goals and has NHL legend PK Subban saying he might end his career with 1,000.

Times are good in Washington, but because of that terrible, no-good start, the good times must remain for the foreseeable future. The Capitals still remain out of the playoffs if they started today. Tonight, they face one of their toughest tests of late, a home date against the Dallas Stars who are the best team in the Central Division.

The Stars own the best goals differential (plus-26) in the West and are buoyed by a strong offense. They have the third most goals (110) in the NHL.

What to watch for? Alex Ovechkin can tie or pass Gordie Howe (801) for second on the all-time goals list. After watching Ovi over the last two decades, part of me thinks he passes Howe in the first 20 minutes. Pregame, Ovi said his family is in attendance and we know how that gets him going.

Charlie Lindgren is undefeated since taking over for Darcy Kuemper. 5-0-0. He should stay in net until he has a clunker. I cherish him mustache.

More man games lost! Sonny Milano is out due to being sick.

Tonight’s game is on NBC Sports Washington. Puck drop is a little after 7 pm.

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Goals and sustained offense are important in hockey: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals were held off the scoreboard in Dallas on Thursday, taking a 2-0 shutout loss to the Stars.

Turns out, it’s hard to win hockey games when you don’t put the puck in the net.

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By Chris Cerullo 5 months ago

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You cannot win hockey games if you don’t put the puck in the goal: Stars beat Capitals 2-0

The Washington Capitals continued their four-game road trip into Dallas on Thursday to take on the Stars. A late start for us out east but could the Caps make it worth staying up a bit longer than normal?

Jason Robertson tipped home a Nils Lundkvist blast to give the Stars a 1-0 lead through twenty minutes. A whole bunch of nothing in the second. Joel Kiviranta ripped John Carlson off and scored shorthanded in the third.

Stars beat Capitals 2-0.

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By Chris Cerullo 5 months ago

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Capitals vs Stars live blog and updates (Oct. 27, 2022)

This is your place to check for updates and comment along with the Capitals vs. Stars game on October 27, 2022.

The Washington Capitals, who are now over .500, are back on the road for their second straight game. Tonight the Capitals will take on the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars who have one of the best lines in hockey: Jason Robertson, Joe Pavelski, and Roope Hintz. All three Stars players are averaging a point per game and the Capitals’ defense will need to step up and keep this trio in check.

The Capitals will turn to Darcy Kuemper in net for the sixth time in eight games.

Tonight’s game is on NBC Sports Washington. Puck drop is a little after 8:30 pm.

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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Caps can’t recover from early dug hole against Stars: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals’ win streak has ended at four games as the Dallas Stars came into town and beat them 3-2 in regulation. It’s the first regulation loss the team has suffered in the month of March.

Bummer, but at least Braden was there.

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By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago

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Comeback effort extinguished as winning streak ends: Stars beat Capitals 3-2

It was Braden Holtby return night in DC as the Stars made their only visit of the season to Capital One Arena. The Caps are hot and the Stars played yesterday.

Alexander Radulov got the Stars on the board first with a deflection that just snuck over the line. Roope Hintz doubled the lead with a breakaway backhand on an undeserved power play. Alex Ovechkin halved that lead with a power-play strike.

Hintz restored it with yet another power-play goal. Dmitry Orlov snapped home his tenth of the season to make things interesting in the third.

Stars beat Capitals 3-2.

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By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago

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