Semyon Varlamov

‘OHHH AND IT DIDN’T GOOO!’: Mike Emrick’s best calls of all time include Braden Holtby’s ‘The Save’ and Capitals’ Stanley Cup win

Mike Emrick ended his legendary play-by-play career after 50 years on Monday. The Hockey Hall of Fame announcer called over 3,750 hockey games and 22 Stanley Cup Finals.

The NHL made a tribute video featuring some of Emrick’s best calls. Not only will the montage give you chills, but it’ll also give you goosebumps as it features the greatest moment in Capitals history.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Semyon Varlamov epicly dives head-first into Islanders’ goal hug after Double OT win

New York goalie Semyon Varlamov saved 36 of 37 shots on Tuesday night to keep the Islanders alive long enough to force a Game Six.

But it was Varly’s epic postgame celebration that somehow managed to upstage Jordan Eberle’s double-overtime goal.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Free Agent Frenzy: Sergei Bobrovsky, Matt Duchene, and Joe Pavelski all reportedly choose new teams

Typically, July 1 is when the big free agency news hits. This year, we’re learning of all the big name unrestricted free agents’ new teams the night before as teams can start talking to players earlier. None of the deals can be signed until July 1.

Earlier in the night, we learned that Brett Connolly will sign with the Florida Panthers while Richard Panik will ink a four-year deal with the Capitals.

Reports have also surfaced for Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky, Matt Duchene, Joe Pavelski, Mats Zuccarello, and many more.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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November 2, 2017: The day the NHL had no chill

While Capitals fans were witnessing Lars Eller having one of the best nights of his career, the NHL, as if it were on a sugar high after eating too much Halloween candy, was going berserk in its other games.

The NHL saw a 57-save performance, a hat trick, fights between angry non-fighters, and a bunch of goalies being grumpy Thursday night.

Let’s recap.

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By Cara Bahniuk 6 years ago

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Former Capitals goalie Semyon Varlamov allows six goals on 16 shots as Avs lose 10-1

Former Capitals goaltender and Vezina Trophy finalist Semyon Varlamov had a very bad night against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday — and he didn’t even start. After Colorado Avalanche goaltender Calvin Pickard let in three goals by the midway mark of the first period, Varlamov came on in relief, allowing six goals on just 16 shots. Pickard was back in for the third, with another goal getting by him just for kicks. Varly played less than 33 minutes, leaving the game with a .625 save percentage, which is not good.

The Canadiens won 10-1.

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By Chris Gordon 6 years ago

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Pavel Datsyuk’s SKA home debut attended by Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov

Capitals teammates Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov spent Thursday together in Russia supporting friend and former Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk. Datsyuk, who retired from the NHL over the summer, played his first home game for SKA St. Petersburg.

It took just 38 seconds for him to score.

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By Ian Oland 7 years ago

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Semyon Varlamov is Having None of Your Nonsense (GIF)

Remember when we would share laughs when Braden Holtby out-sassed opponents? Those nights are rarer now that the Holtbeast, under the tutelage of Mitch Korn, has found inner-peace.

Former Capital goalie Semyon Varlamov, however: not so much.

Under insane head coach Patrick Roy, Varly is a fierce mama bear in net. When Tom Wilson came uninvited into the blue paint a month back, Varlamov punched Wilson right in the face. Against Dallas on Tuesday, Varly would have none of Vernon Fiddler’s stick-poking.

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By Ian Oland 8 years ago

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Shirtless Alex Ovechkin and Toque-Clad Evgeny Kuznetsov Talk to Semyon Varlamov After Game (Photo)

Photo credit: Chris Gordon

Pretty much every time the Caps face off against a team with Russians, Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov hold court with their countrymen in the hallway just off the visitor’s bench.

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By Chris Gordon 8 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin Punishes Semyon Varlamov for Punching Tom Wilson, Scores Power-Play Goal (GIF)

The Caps’ fourth line, who had been irritating Colorado all night, drew a big penalty late in the second period. After Tom Wilson drove to the crease, Semyon Varlmov threw a left cross that hit the Toronto native square in the face.

Not really though. Varly got all face shield. Great acting job by Willy Baby.

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By Ian Oland 8 years ago

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A Tale of Four Russians: Ovechkin, Varlamov, Kuznetsov, and Orlov Reunite in Denver

Photo: @a0gr8

Wednesday night ahead of Washington’s game against the Avalanche, Caps Russians Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Dmitry Orlov reunited with Semyon Varlamov and hung out in downtown Denver. If Ovi and Kuzya had put on those cowboy get-ups again, we might have hit the RMNB pageview jackpot.

Unfortunately, The Varlamonster won’t play tomorrow night because of #brittlegroin so, no, three years later, nothing has really changed.

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By Ian Oland 9 years ago

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