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Caps keep pedal to floor
October 04, 2009 by
Washington Times
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Well, the opening night performance in Boston by the Washington Capitals certainly wasn't a fluke. The high-flying Caps feted their 2008-09 division title Saturday night at Verizon Center, then proceeded to steamroll a second straight opponent in a 6-4 victory against the Toronto...
That was a fun hockey game to watch
October 27, 2009 by
Pass Shoot Score
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I'm a happy Caps fan this morning as they came out on top in a battle against the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-2 after being down 2-0.I like it when:the Caps net minder, formerly known as Jose Threeormore, plays lights out in net. His glove hand snatched pucks out of the air in between...
Tonight?s Top Scorers - January 14
January 15, 2009 by
Illegal Curve
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Goals
Alexander Ovechkin - Washington Capitals -
Nicklas Backstrom - Washington Capitals -
Ryan Getzlaf - Anaheim Ducks
Brooks Laich - Washington Capitals -
Sidney Crosby - Pittsburgh Penguins -
Kris Versteeg - Chicago Blackhawks -
Pavel Datsyuk - Detroit Red Wings - ...
Capitals Nip Hawks in OT, Face Sabres Tonight At Verizon
September 21, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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After the Caps minor leaguers and players returning from injury beat the regular Chicago Black Hawks Saturday night, the home crowd will get to see the pre-season debut of Washington's top line tonight.
According to Capitals Insider, Alex Ovechkin will team with Nicklas Backstrom...
National Hockey League Game Capsules
October 02, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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Alex Ovechkin got a good start to the season as he had two goals and an assist to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins in the season-opener at TD Garden. Ovechkin won his second consecutive Hart Award as the MVP last season and his 56 goals were tops in...
2008-2009 Caps Season Wrap-Up, Part I
May 27, 2009 by
Bleatings From a Caps Nut
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Ok folks, we've put the guitar controller down for now and are now turning our attention to reviewing and wrapping up the 2008-2009 Washington Capitals season. And as we picked through the debris of a season brought to a crashing halt and put back together the wreckage of a season...
Game 5 Caps vs. Penguin Scum 5-9-2009 Wrap Up
May 10, 2009 by
Bleatings From a Caps Nut
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The Local Yokels:(Com)Post: tripped up, bitter, bad memories, playing on. Times: on the brink, same old song, injury replacement, steadiness, yet again. Caps.com.The Neutral Observers:NHL.com: recap, two Russians, no luck, already fixed. AP Wire. CBC. ESPN.com.The Other Side:Pittsburgh...
Islanders sink Caps 4-3 in OT
October 31, 2009 by
Washington Times
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Mark Streit converted John Tavares' beautiful centering pass, and the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 in overtime Friday night at Verizon Center. Tavares had several chances to put up points in the game, and even slammed his stick in frustration at one point...
The definition of insanity...
April 23, 2009 by
Pass Shoot Score
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... is being a Caps fan since 1974 and still hanging around waiting for a Cup (no, I didn't expect one this year). The last and only time the Caps reached the Eastern Conference Finals was the last time the Caps won a playoff series. In 1998. 11 long years ago. Wayne Gretsky...
Hmmm.who are these Caps, really?
March 22, 2009 by
Pass Shoot Score
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And that's a good question. Since I last wrote (and my new job precludes me from writing as often as I'd like to, but, hey I have a new avocation instead of spending too much time reading about the Washington Capitals so that's a good thing), the Caps have gotten smacked...
Cardiac Caps outlast Boston for an OT win
March 01, 2009 by
Pass Shoot Score
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The Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins are evenly matched teams. Most of their games are close games and they frequently go to overtime, just like yesterday. I'm tense watching because an untimely penalty or a giveaway to Marc Savard may mean the Caps lose But, they prevailed...
Capitals Spank Blackhawks 6-2; Ovie, Knuble Net Pair Each
September 24, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The Washington Capitals bounced back from a somewhat dreary affair Monday night against Buffalo to sparkle in a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Caps are now 3-1-0 in the pre-season.
Alex Ovechkin and Mike Knuble each had two goals, with Nicklas Backstrom and...
Cardiac Caps Outlast Penguins 2-1
May 02, 2009 by
Pass Shoot Score
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In a game as exciting as promised with the last 3 Art Ross trophy winners on the ice, the Caps escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sydney Crosby scored first at 4:09 in the first on a shot that the young net minder Simeon Varlamov should have had, but I'm...
GABORIK EARNS HIS MILLIONS, BAILS OUT RANGERS
October 09, 2009 by
BigLeagueScrew
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The acquisition of Marian Gaborik is already paying off. The New York Rangers star winger netted two goals in the Rangers’ victory over the Capitals.
Washington was up 3-2 in the third period after two goals by Nicklas Backstrom. One of the goals was an embarrassing half-ice [...]
Ugh...defense and goaltending kill the Caps
April 17, 2009 by
Pass Shoot Score
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It was an intensely fought battle and, in the end, the Caps succumbed to poor defense and goaltending. Highlights and observations:Jeff Schultz got owned by Brandon Dubinsky and then Jose Theodore muffed the save. Just an unbelievably awful play. Alex Ovechkin came to play as...
Caps stink it up, lose 1-0 to Rags and go down 0-2
April 18, 2009 by
Pass Shoot Score
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I attended my first Caps game as a child in 1974 and have been sucker punched by them every year since then. They've found every imaginable way to lose in the playoffs over the years or not make it, at all. This game, the 2nd home ice game in the best of seven series against...
Oooooovvvvvviiiiieeeee
October 18, 2009 by
Pass Shoot Score
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Both of Alex Ovechkin's goals came in the first period against the Nashville Predators at Verizon Center last night. I enjoyed the goal where Brendan Morrison lobbed it into the air towards Ovie where it landed at his feet. The Caps should have then put away a team that is...
Washington Capitals: The Quest for Lord Stanley's Cup
September 24, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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For the past two years, the Washington Capitals have set their sights on the Stanley Cup.
Led by an owner who understands the game, a dedicated fan base, a sold-out arena—hands down the best in-game entertainment in the NHL—and the most dynamic offensive player of...
The Washington Capitals' Quest for Lord Stanley's Cup Begins with Defense
September 24, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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For the past two years, the Washington Capitals have set their sights on the Stanley Cup.
Led by an owner who understands the game, a dedicated fanbase, a sold-out arena—hands down the best in-game entertainment in the NHL—and the most dynamic offensive player of this...
Top 10 Most Painful Moments, No. 9: Letang's OT Winner
September 12, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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We continue our "Top 10 Most Painful Moments" feature, counting down the ten times that the Penguins have caused Flyers fans the most pain over the past few years. Before continuing, here's a rundown of the previous moments we've counted down on OBG...No. 10: Sykora...
Three more games...
April 07, 2009 by
Pass Shoot Score
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Caps thankfully only have three more games left before the second season starts. They played a good 3rd period against the Atlanta Thrashers the other night generating 4 goals in the last twenty to win 6-4. Apparently, Coach Boudreau yelled at them for their lazy playing in the...
New York Islanders: What Could Have Been?
September 09, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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These days, it seems that to be great, you have to be awful first.
If you look at some of the NHL's best young rising teams, those same teams might have been the worst in the league not too long ago.
The Pittsburgh Penguins come to mind, as do the Chicago Blackhawks; and don'...
A Wild Fan's Guide to the Playoffs
April 18, 2009 by
Wild Puck Banter
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Big week for the Wild, but more about that in a coming post. For now, please enjoy this guide to the first round of the playoffs from a Wild fan's perspective:1. Boston v. Montreal ~ not much to like or dislike here, although it'd be nice to see Mikko's older brother succeed...
Caps Can't Be Finished
July 11, 2009 by
Bleatings From a Caps Nut
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Well folks, we've been spending too much time playing Poker online (not for real money, we're using our real names on Facebook) to do much blogging but after the signing of Brendan Morrrissonn yesterday, we felt as though we needed to chime in.First of all, backing up to the...
The fighters give the Caps momentum in Nashville
March 13, 2009 by
Pass Shoot Score
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The Caps won a hard fought game in Nashville against the Predators to get a rare win against a Western conference team. The first period between these teams erupted with two fights. The first one ended with watching Donald Brashear crumple to the ice after getting decked by Wade...
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