Japers Rink

The Caps hosted the St. Louis Blues for the opening salvo of a home-and-home series on Thursday night, which just so happened to be Country Music Night at Capital One Arena. TJ Oshie, almost as if scripted, got the scoring started against his former team with a great individual effort on the power play being rewarded with a serenade of “Country Roads” from those in attendance. … [Read more...] about Morning After:🎵 Country Roooooaaaaaadddddsssssss🎵

Plus: In a game that saw a lot of penalties through the first 40 minutes, the Caps’ PK held St. Louis scoreless for all 5 opportunities they faced. Minus: The offense didn’t generate much at even strength, only mustering up 1.41 xG in 5 on 5 play. Key Moment: With a 1-0 lead, a Hendrix Lapierre high-sticking double minor put the Caps on a 4 minute kill. Even if St. Louis would … [Read more...] about Capitals vs Blues Recap: Oshie’s 6th Career Hat Trick Lifts Caps to 5-2 Win

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Plus: There’s been an uptick in offense from blueliners lately, and the latest to join the party was Ethan Bear, who picked up his first goal as a Cap (and became the second Capital in a week to pick up his first goal in almost exactly a year). Minus: The Caps continue to struggle with scoring in general, managing to get just one past John Gibson before adding another in the … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Ducks Recap: A Bear-y Good Night as Caps Win, 2-0

The Washington Capitals have now completed 41 games, or exactly one half of the 2023-24 season…boy, time really flies when you’re having fun, right? With that in mind, it’s time for the Rink Crew to tackle some big questions about those first 41 games, and look ahead to the next 41 (and beyond). Q1: Favorite moment of the first half? Kalilu: I’ll go with the entire team … [Read more...] about Rink Roundtable: Caps at the Half