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Capitals vs Penguins live analysis and updates (January 26, 2023)

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The Washington Capitals went 1-2 on their three-game road trip and return home to face a Pittsburgh Penguins team where the stakes could not be bigger. Both teams occupy the seventh and eighth spots in the Eastern Conference playoff race with the Sabres making noise behind them. Both the Penguins and Sabres have three games in hand on the Caps.

The Capitals will get Nicklas Backstrom and TJ Oshie back for tonight’s game but will be without Tom Wilson, who is out due to a lower-body injury.

Tonight’s matchup is on NBC Sports Washington and puck drop is slightly after 7 pm.

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Ovi’s back: Capitals vs Avalanche live analysis and updates (January 24, 2023)

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The Washington Capitals won the easy game (Arizona) and got torched in the difficult one (VGK) during the first two games of their three-game road trip. Now they’ll amble into Ball Arena looking to get back on track against the defending Stanley Cup champions.

The Capitals have two of those players from last year’s team on theirs now: Darcy Kuemper and Nicolas Aube-Kubel. They’ll both play tonight. The Capitals are incredibly 6-1-0 their last seven games against the Avs on the road.

The Capitals will be without Nicklas Backstrom and TJ Oshie for tonight’s game. Alex Ovechkin appears to be back.

The Avalanche will be without Cale Makar and several others.

Tonight’s matchup is on NBC Sports Washington Plus and puck drop is slightly after 9 pm.

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By Ian Oland 3 days ago

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No Ovi: Capitals vs Golden Knights live analysis and updates (January 21, 2023)

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The Washington Cah…. WHAT. [checks notes]. You’re kidding me… Really?!

[Re-gathers myself]

The Capitals are in Las Vegas tonight to take on the Golden Knights. They’ll do so without The Big Guy, their captain, Alex Ovechkin, who’s out due to a lower-body injury. I guess “maintenance” does mean injury after all.

Tonight’s matchup is on NBC Sports Washington and is an #RMNBAfterDark game with puck drop slightly after 10 pm. So let’s get weird, y’all.

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By Ian Oland 6 days ago

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College night: Capitals vs Coyotes live analysis and updates (January 19, 2023)

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Tonight the Washington Capitals will get a first look at Mullett Arena. The Caps are taking on the Arizona Coyotes in a college-sized arena. The venue looks so small on TV. Joe B and Locker are covering the game in the lower bowl.

This is a huge game for both teams. The Capitals need a win as they are battling to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Meanwhile, the Coyotes must lose, and lose much more, to stay in contention and fail hard (enough) for Connor Bedard.

The Arizona State Sun Devils are rooting for the Caps tonight. Hopefully, you are too.

Tonight’s game is on NBC Sports Washington. Puck drop is a little after 9 pm.

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By Ian Oland 1 week ago

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Pride Night: Capitals vs Wild live analysis and updates (January 17, 2023)

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The Washington Capitals are back in action for a second consecutive night, finishing their back-to-back with a home date against the Minnesota Wild. The Capitals are coming off a 4-3 overtime win after TJ Oshie (game-tying goal) and Dmitry Orlov (OTGWG) played the heroes at UBS Arena.

The Caps will have another wild lineup as head coach Peter Laviolette cannot. stop. tinkering. with. his. lines. Anthony Mantha will be scratched for the third time as Nicholas Aube-Kubel will play on the top line. YOLO. Lars Eller will replace Nic Dowd after the fourth-line center suffered an injury against the Isles. Evgeny Kuznetsov will skate on the fourth line. Charlie Lindgren will get the start since Darcy Kuemper played last night.

The Capitals are celebrating Pride Night at Capital One Arena.

NBC Sports Washington will air the game. The opening faceoff will be a little after 7:00 pm.

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By Ian Oland 1 week ago

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Capitals vs Islanders live analysis and updates (January 16, 2023)

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The Washington Capitals are in Elmont, NY, tonight to take on the New York Islanders for the first time this season. The game, like many since November, is consequential. The Islanders are in the second wild card spot and sit three points behind the Caps with one game in hand.

The Capitals, for the fourth straight game, will have completely new lines, but they’re the most sane and logical Peter Laviolette has offered yet with 19 and 43 back. The first and fourth lines have been restored, Lars Eller is scratched, and Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson will form a new look third line with Sonny Milano.

Will it be enough for the Caps to get out of their recent offensive funk? You’ll have to watch along with us.

NBC Sports Washington will air the game. The opening faceoff will be a little after 7:30 pm.

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By Ian Oland 2 weeks ago

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Capitals vs Flyers live analysis and updates (January 14, 2023)

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Why does this feel like deja vu? Oh yes, because the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers are playing each other once again after playing each other three days go. It’s a weirdly spaced-out home and home.

On Wednesday, the Flyers won after getting a hat trick from Travis Konecny. To use a nonhockey term to describe the Caps’ offense that night, it was bleh. RMNB had one source remarking that teams are emulating Nashville’s recent game plan to much success.

Tonight, the Capitals will have another different lineup with head coach Peter Laviolette deciding to scratch Dylan Strome.

This will also be Game Three of Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson back. So far the two have combined for one point – a Nicklas Backstrom primary assist on a TJ Oshie goal.

Tonight marks the last game of the Capitals’ wildly popular Reverse Retro 2.0 jersey.

NBC Sports Washington will air the game. The opening faceoff will be a little after 7 pm.

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By Ian Oland 2 weeks ago

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Capitals vs Flyers live analysis and updates (January 11, 2023)

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The Washington Capitals are back after making us three long days. The Caps will continue their January jaunt through weaker opponents with a matchup against the lowly Philadelphia Flyers. The Capitals are coming off a 1-0 shutout victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets where the team lacked chemistry as it re-integrated Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson back in the lineup.

Game Two of the 19 & 43 will see the Capitals with wildly different lines, which includes Lars Eller on the wing.

With a victory, the Capitals will extend their franchise-best road winning streak to eight.

NBC Sports Washington Plus will air the game. The opening faceoff will be a little after 7 pm.

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By Ian Oland 2 weeks ago

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Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson return game: live blog (January 8, 2023)

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The Washington Capitals take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena tonight. While the result of the game is important, everyone’s focus will be on how well Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson play and how well they assimilate back onto the team.

Backstrom and Wilson are making their season debuts for the Capitals tonight after long rehabs from major offseason surgery. Their play will determine how high of a ceiling this team has both in the second half of the season and in the postseason.

Today’s game is on NBC Sports Washington and puck drop is a little after 5 pm. This will mark the Capitals’ second game in four days. Their last matchup, the Capitals won 6-2.

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By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago

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Capitals vs Predators live analysis and updates (January 6, 2023)

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The Washington Capitals took down the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Thursday night — their seventh-straight victory on the road –and will get right back at it tonight as they host the Nashville Predators at Capital One Arena.

No, tonight is not the return night of Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson, but my spidey senses tell me Sunday might be the day.

Nashville has been incredibly inconsistent this season as they sit sixth in the NHL’s Central Division. They also played on Thursday night and have won five of their last 10 games.

NBC Sports Washington will have your normal TV coverage. The opening faceoff will be a little after 7 pm.

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By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago

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