Plus: The Anthony Mantha Revival continues, as big #39 picked up goal #11 on the season, tying his entire goal output for all of last season. Minus: The Caps have been very good defensively and on the penalty kill overall this season…but neither of those traits was on display in the second period, when they gave up three goals in about five minutes, including one in the final … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Rangers Recap: Blueshirt Blues for Caps in 5-1 Loss
Archives for December 2023
The Numbers Crunch: Wizards succumb to Magic
Washington Wizards guard Tyus Jones | Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Stats, analysis, commentary. The Wizards’ loss to the Orlando Magic calls to mind a new marketing slogan for the remainder of the season → The Washington Wizards: On some nights, not as bad as expected. Mileage may vary based on expectations, of course. Coming into this one, I thought chances were … [Read more...] about The Numbers Crunch: Wizards succumb to Magic
Wizards vs. Raptors: Odds for tonight’s game
Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images The Raptors aren’t as strong as the Magic, so ... maybe the Wizards can get a win? The Washington Wizards play the Toronto Raptors at 7 p.m. ET. Yanir Rubinestein has the preview here. Here are the odds according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Odds are accurate as of approximately 12 a.m. ET. Things may change between the time of … [Read more...] about Wizards vs. Raptors: Odds for tonight’s game
Wizards vs. Raptors GameThread
Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images Second meeting for both teams… More Washington Wizards basketball tonight as the Toronto Raptors are in the city. A second meeting between both teams as the Raptors took the first one winning 111-107 despite the Wizards having a 23-point lead. For Toronto, Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 39 points and Kyle Kuzma had 34 for … [Read more...] about Wizards vs. Raptors GameThread
Wizards vs. Raptors recap: Another blowout loss in The District
Turnovers and poor perimeter defense lead to another defeat for the Wizards Following a 127-119 loss on Wednesday to the surging Orlando Magic, the Washington Wizards returned Thursday looking to right the ship. Jordan Poole and company welcomed Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors to town for their second meeting of the year. If you recall, Washington blew a 21-point lead in … [Read more...] about Wizards vs. Raptors recap: Another blowout loss in The District