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Plus: The Rangers have the second best power play in the league and the Caps penalty kill went 5/5 against the them, which included a length 5on3. It’s also worth noting that the Caps killed off all the penalties in yesterday’s game as well. Minus: Giving up goals in the first minute and last minute of a period is just brutal and the Caps gave up two in the first period like … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Rangers Recap: Shorthanded Caps Fight Hard, Come Up Short in 1-2 Loss

Plus: Anytime you can beat the Rangers it’s a good feeling. The Caps were shorthanded, again, playing one of the best teams in the league (though going through a rough patch currently), and battled hard to a victory. Can’t ask for much more than that. Minus: The Caps are still shooting themselves in the foot too much with their turnovers in the defensive zone. Both goals … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Rangers Recap: Ovechkin-less Caps Claw Out 3-2 Win

The Kraken are the hottest team in the league for a reason and they showed it last night. Their depth players were dealing out snipes and nasty passes. Caps on the other end couldn’t buy a goal. Usually it’s because they don’t get the chances but give Caps credit they were trying but Joey Daccord came up with some ten bell saves. Scoring remains a big issue with the Caps. When … [Read more...] about Morning After: Kraken, Released

Plus: Max Pacioretty is one of the best stories in the NHL, returning after two length Achilles heel injuries. He scored his first goal in a year almost to the date. It’s great to see and hope he can keeping putting them in the net because the Caps desperately need them. Minus: Three of the four goals against the Caps were on the rush. The Caps need to do a much better job at … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Kraken Recap: Caps Drop 1-4 to Hottest Team in the League

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