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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)
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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”
8 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
8 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
8 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
9 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
10 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!
13 days ago by
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When one Giroux just isn't enough!
Crosby Gets ‘D.C. Hat-Trick’
17 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
18 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
23 days ago 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
23 days ago 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
25 days ago 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
25 days ago 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
25 days ago 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...
Backstrom Leading League in Scoring
October 10, 2009 by
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As of Thursday night, Nicklas Backstrom is the third Capital in the past two seasons to spend time atop the NHL’s scoring list. With two goals and eight assists, Backstrom leads all total point scorers with ten. He joins Alex Ovechkin and Alex Semin as the other Caps to look...
Miss D.C., Anthem Singer Jennifer Corey
October 08, 2009 by
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Caps fans were treated to the voice of Miss District of Columbia Jennifer Corey before the game against the N.Y. Rangers on Thursday. Ms. Corey, who you can read more about on missdc.org, sang the National Anthem to a packed house at Verizon Center.
And then she went to her seat…...
Matt Bradley vs Ian Laperriere
October 07, 2009 by
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From HockeyFights.com : Matt Bradley vs. Ian Laperriere.
Brads was overwhelmingly declared the loser.
Caps at the Skins Game
October 05, 2009 by
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Michael Green, Nicklas Backstrom, Alex Ovechkin, and Bruce Boudreau were present for yesterday’s Redskins victory. D.C. Sports Bog and Redskins Blog have the story. Apparently they were there helping cover the game for Chris Cooley’s Blog.
Odd Caps Items for Sale
October 03, 2009 by
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We all have the jerseys, the flags, the hats, the Ovie action figures… but what else, what else I ask ya, do they slap logos on for rabid fans to purchase? The answer is: Everything. Here’s some of what we found:
Washington Capitals Mr. Potato Head
To sit on while you...
John Erskine vs Shawn Thornton
October 02, 2009 by
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From HockeyFights.com : John Erskine vs Shawn Thornton.
This looked like mostly a draw, with Thornton getting an edge late.
“The Goal” – NHL 2k10
September 30, 2009 by
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This reenactment of “The Goal” even ends with a little “Hot Stick” action. Nice!
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