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Capitals vs. Canadiens: Michal Neuvirth and John Carlson Debut
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Carlson: The start of something great?
Green’s Favorite Book: Jimi Hendrix
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According to a recent newsletter sent out by the Washington Capitals, Mike Green’s favorite book is “Jimi Hendrix.”
At first I thought they transposed the questions, but the next one was: Favorite music group? Answer: Jay-Z and Seether.
Eager to find this book called...
Matt Bradley vs. Aaron Voros
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Matt Bradley fought Aaron Voros during the Caps-Rangers game Tuesday right off a face-off in the first period. Bradley came out bloodied.
Knuble Out 3-4 Weeks
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Capitals forward Mike Knuble won’t be making the trip to Jersey as he broke his finger Friday night in a 3-1 win against Minnesota. It happened in the first period during the power play as he crashed into the Wild net. The Capitals wouldn’t say which finger or which hand.
Outsider Game Notes: Caps vs. Isles
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On this rainy Veteran’s Day, while the region’s eyes were locked on an game that featured two goals in just about the first minute, a goalie change in the first seven, the Capitals overcoming a 3-1 deficit, no Caps penalties in the first two periods but three in the third...
‘Tell Quintin Laing He’s My Favorite Player’
9 days ago by
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If you were to meet a professional hockey player, would your parting words be “Tell Quintin Laing he’s my favorite player”?
That’s what I heard someone tell Matt Bradley the other night, and Bradley responded kindly, “I will.”
Now, Quintin Laing...
Matt Bradley Talks With Beer Leaguers
10 days ago by
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Gritty forward Matt Bradley stopped by The Gardens Ice House in Laurel on Nov. 9 to skate around with kids learning how to play, to sign autographs, and most importantly, to hang out with the captains of the beer league teams. Representing the Screaming Squirrels ice team, I had the...
Leonsis’ Special Guest Meets the Capitals
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ed Leonsis had a special guest in his box this evening, a young boy who plays hockey, and is one of the Capitals biggest fans. However this boy is a bit different from the thousands of other youth players in the area, he can’t eat proteins. His father, Chris Johnson, explained...
Ovechkin and Green in the Press Box (Photo)
13 days ago by
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Alex Ovechkin and Mike Green are watching tonight’s game from the Press Box, instead of the Ice. Both players were held out of the contest against the Florida Panthers due to “Upper Body” injuries. We purposely made sure we didn’t include the dynamic duo’...
Chris Clark vs Rod Pelley
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From HockeyFights.com : Chris Clark vs Rod Pelley
Looks like a draw, with Pelley having a slight edge.
Ovechkin Injured – “Upper Body Injury”
19 days ago by
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Alex Ovechkin left tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2nd period. He was involved in a couple of rough plays, including a scrum in front of the Jacket’s bench. Following the play, he was adjusting his pads in the penalty box. He then left the ice after...
Backstrom Scores, Frank the Tank Celebrates
19 days ago by
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This post is really just an excuse to test out our new Flipcams and YouTube Channel. Here at Capitals Outsider, we have recently invested in some rudimentary video equipment, so that we can bring you some multimedia goodness. So what better way to test those capabilities than to look...
Dan Snyder Would Have Sent These Young Ladies Home
19 days ago by
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Dan Snyder’s new sign policy is well documented. For the “safety” of his customers (and his ego), signs are no longer permitted in the not-so-friendly confines of FedEx Field. With the Skins on a bye this week (yet still losing), we caught up with the dangerous sign...
Boudreau’s Book
20 days ago by
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At long last, fans of the Washington Capitals have reading material about someone from their favorite team. I’m not too sure if anyone else in Caps history wrote a book. Sure, Bruce “Gabby” Boudreau has only been around for two seasons, but hey, he’s the guy...
Halloween at the Phone Booth
21 days ago by
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Sure, Halloween isn’t until Saturday, but that didn’t stop the Caps faithful from dressing up Friday night as Washington squared off against the Islanders. Let’s take a look:
Capitals vs. Flyers: The Battle of the Girouxs!
24 days ago by
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When one Giroux just isn't enough!
Crosby Gets ‘D.C. Hat-Trick’
27 days ago by
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Sidney Crosby scored two regulation goals, then notched another in the shootout to give the Penguins a 3-2 win against the Panthers on Friday. But any Washington fan who was watching may have noticed that the Pittsburgh faithful did not throw their hats onto the rink for Crosby’...
Jeff Schultz the Hero in Atlanta
29 days ago by
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With a goal and two assists, Capitals defenseman Jeff Schultz outscored teammate Alex Ovechkin (who was held without a point) as the Capitals beat the Thrashers, 5-4.
In the first period, Schultz had a beautiful head-man pass to Eric Fehr, who scored on a breakaway. In the second period...
Fans Toss Hats For Non-Hat-Trick
October 17, 2009 by
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Alex Ovechkin scored his third goal of the game against Nashville on Saturday and naturally, the fans threw their hats onto the ice.
Only, it wasn’t a hat-trick. It was a shoot-out goal, which doesn’t count toward players’ goal stats.
“I don’t think that...
Singray Backs Up Varlamov
October 17, 2009 by
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Let me introduce you to #70, Braden Holtby, who is backing up Semyon Varlamov in net in Saturday’s showdown of the Capitals vs. the Predators.
Holtby played in Hershey for a few games, but he’s not currently on the active roster there. He’s on the South Carolina Stingrays...
In the Locker Room: Chris Cooley
October 15, 2009 by
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Shortly after games end, the Capitals locker room is a media circus surrounding Ovechkin and a few other players (not all) who do notable things in the game. The cameramen film as Lisa Hillary and other on-air talent ask questions, while the print folks squeeze together and hold up...
Factoids on Sharks vs. Caps
October 15, 2009 by
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It’s not often that the Sharks come to D.C., and it’s even rarer for the Capitals to beat San Jose. The last time the Caps beat the guys in aqua blue: Feb. 20, 1999. The Sharkies have won all 11 matches since. But this is the year, right? The Caps hold a 3-1 lead going [...]
Backstrom Launches New Site
October 15, 2009 by
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Just like Alex Ovechkin and Mike Green, the Capitals’ leading assist guy, third year center Nicklas Backstrom launched a new website at www.backstrom19.com. It’s a very well-done site, better than most for professional athletes. Way to go, Backie.
Alan May Is Back!
October 10, 2009 by
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While the Capitals are going without a fist-throwing enforcer this season, fans lately are getting a fresh perspective of the team on Comcast from former Washington fighter and sometimes hockey player Alan May.
May played five seasons in Washington from 1989-1994, amassing an astounding...
Up in the Booth: Alan May
October 10, 2009 by
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While the Capitals are going without a fist-throwing enforcer this season, fans lately are getting a fresh perspective of the team on Comcast from former Washington fighter and sometimes hockey player Alan May.
May played five seasons in Washington from 1989-1994, amassing an astounding...
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