How Are You Preparing for Game Seven?
Tonight, the Capitals will play game seven against the New York Islanders. It will be the tenth time the club has played…
Coffee’s for Closers: Islanders beat Caps 3-1
The Caps did not close out the series on the road, but you knew that already. For the millionth time, the Islanders…
Caps at Islanders Pregame: Shut Down the Barn
Thursday's 5-1 win over the New York Islanders was the best Capitals' playoff victory win since 2009. Now, if the Caps can…
Bailamos! Caps beat Isles 5-1!
Tonight we dance. Also tonight, we witnessed the emergence of Evgeny Kuznetsov as a Caps playoff legend. Scoring two in a thrilling…
Caps vs Islanders Pregame: Paging Enrique
We're entering the silly portion of the first round, when accrued animosity and perceived mutually added tire pressure become Major Storylines. It's…
Red, Proud, and Loud!
It's possible that tonight will be the final Capitals game at Verizon Center this season. If the Caps lose tonight and on Saturday, that's…
Caps Universe Celebrates the Overtime Winner (Video)
Photo: Bruce Bennett Where were you when the Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 11 minutes into overtime? Some of us…
Getting Punched in the Face Forever and Loving It: Caps beat Isles 2-1 (OT)
You. You and I were not prepared for this game. We weren't girded for the emotional tumult and unrelenting attack. We just…
Caps at Islanders Pregame: Literally The Most Important Game Ever
Photo: The Gormster We knew the first round was going to be tough as soon as the Caps drew the New York…
Sudden-Defeat Sunday: Isles beat Caps 2-1 (OT)
Hockey hugs. The New York Islanders were apparently unhappy with their performance on Friday, so they opted to pound the hell out…
Caps at Islanders Pregame: Noon at Nassau
Photo: Alex Brandon "He acts like it's his." That's how my mom characterized Alex Ovechkin's celebrations for other players' goals on Friday night.…
Believe: Caps beat Isles 4-3!
File photo: You, while watching this game (Photo courtesy of You) Without Holtby but not without hope, the Washington Capitals played desperate…
Caps vs Islanders Pregame: Down, Not Out
None of these people is Braden Holtby (Photo: Capstagram) "We got our asses kicked in the first quarter, but it's time we…
Why the Caps Struggled Against the Islanders’ Penalty Kill in Game One
Photo: Rob Carr The morning after getting pwn'd by the Islanders in game one, the Capitals held an optional skate at Kettler…
Not a Good Start: Islanders beat Caps 4-1
That feel. We know that feel. In a disappointing effort, the Washington Capitals have dropped game one to the New York Islanders.…
Four-on-Four Play May Be a Factor in Caps’ Playoff Run
Tom Wilson draws (and takes) a lot of penalties. (Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Throughout the season, the Washington Capitals have generated a lot…
Caps Clinch Home Ice in First Round After Islanders Loss; Blue Jackets Demand Pizza
Photo: @WashCaps After losing 4-2 to the New York Rangers Saturday afternoon, the Washington Capitals had to wait until after the Islanders'…
Caps vs Islanders Pregame: Every Game Ovi
Photo from the Capstragram I officially renounce my every-other-game theory about Alex Ovechkin. For a few weeks, Ovi would do something ridiculous in…
What’s Behind the Caps’ Rise in the Standings?
After Friday's Caps' 3-2 win over the Ducks, Adam Vingan of NHL.com put out this tweet: (If you're not already following Adam on…
Isles beat Caps 4-3 (OT): Compete Level Chaos and Orpik’s Hurt
Photo: Kathy Kmonicek At first, the Caps weren't prepared to compete against the New York Islanders. Head coach Barry Trotz left two good players…
