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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...
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!
Caps Go Paintballin’
September 30, 2009 by
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A fine group of gentlemen showed up at Pev’s Paintball Park this week, looking to go commando and have a bit of fun before the start of what should be an incredible season. What better way to build comradery than shooting each other with paint? Pev’s posted many photos...
Raise #37 to the Rafters
September 23, 2009 by
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Former Capitals goaltender Olaf Kolzig retired from hockey, and the Capitals should waste no time honoring him by raising #37 to the rafters of the Verizon Center. If you need to be reminded why, “Godzilla” won more games than any other Washington goaltender, posted a team...
Carrie Milbank with Alex Ovechkin
September 15, 2009 by
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Carrie Milbank recently interviewed Alex Ovechkin in New York, along with several other NHL Stars. Click the link for many more players posing with Carrie, and Carrie firing a gun.
New Ovie McFarlane Figure Available
September 13, 2009 by
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New Ovie toy is out.
Varlamov’s New Mask
September 10, 2009 by
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Simeon Varlamov is sporting a new mask at practice, and it was just posted on the team’s Flickr page. It looks like a combination of Russian and American imagery. The right side depicts Mount Rushmore, a Capitals Logo, and the American Flag. The left side depicts a Russian Double...
Who is the Best Fighter in Capitals History?
August 31, 2009 by
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Narrowed it down to: May, Kypreos, Brashear, Berube, Kordic, Ciccone, and Peat.
Ladies Love Alex Ovechkin
August 21, 2009 by
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Alexander Ovechkin hosted a party to launch his new clothing line in Russia yesterday and the picture above is from the event. Puck Daddy has a full translated story on the festivities, and an interview with Ovie. We’ll just point out some of the highlights :
Ovechkin arrived...
Offseason Fun: Team Goal Music
August 14, 2009 by
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Does this sound familiar? That’s because we hear it so often, usually seconds after Alex Ovechkin nets a goal, jumps against the boards, blows a kiss to his brother in heaven and celebrates with his teammates. In fact, I found a website that has the music for each team. Just...
Retro Stuff : Calle Johanson Autographed Puck
August 10, 2009 by
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From my vast collection of pucks, many with autographs comes the Calle Johanson puck. This puck was a freebie at one of the games, around the time period that the Capitals wore the blue jerseys. It was signed by Calle at the Howard County Ice Rink when he was there making an appearance...
Random Jersey : Chris Simon
July 28, 2009 by
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From Kevin in Frederick, MD, via Straight Cash Homey, comes the Chris Simon Road Blue Jersey. This jersey, along with a bobblehead and hair down to your ass crack, will get you laid in Wawa, Ontario. According to Wikipedia, Chris currently plays for Vityaz Chekhov of the Kontinental...
Ted Leonsis with Sarah Spain
June 24, 2009 by
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Sarah Spain with Mouthpiece Sports caught up with Ted Leonsis after the NHL Awards show in Las Vega. He discussed Ovie’s big night, off season plans for the team, and the contribution that Capitals bloggers are making:
Retro Stuff : Chris Simon Bobblehead
June 20, 2009 by
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This beauty was given out at a Capitals game on November 8th, 2001 versus the Carolina Hurricanes. It was sponsored by Chevy Chase Bank, and was assigned a retail value of $25. Yeah, good luck with that. It was given out at probably the height of the Bobblehead craze in Sports, and just a [...]
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