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Each Monday throughout the season, we’ll take a look at the previous week to see who is on the upswing and who stumbled, and reflect back on a highlight and lowlight from the week. Disclaimer: If a player is listed as “trending up”, that does not mean they have been perfect; if they are “trending down”, it doesn’t mean they had the worst week ever. So don’t come for us. Please. … [Read more...] about Week 11 Ups and Downs

At the midway mark of their five-game homestand, the Caps have collected exactly 0 points. They’ll be looking to right that wrong against a visiting Kings team on a similar slide, as the two teams renew acquaintances at Capital One Arena this afternoon. First, some admin stuff: With a matinee and no morning skate, there are lots of lineup questions that likely won’t be answered … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Kings Game Thread

The Carolina Hurricanes do not surrender many shots on goal, averaging the fewest shots against per game in the NHL. The Washington Capitals do not record many shots on goal, averaging the 4th-fewest shots per game. Last night’s matchup between the two went about as expected in that department. It didn’t play out as such on the scoreboard however, where a Nic Dowd tally … [Read more...] about Morning After: Fun While it Lasted

Plus: They didn’t record a point, but the Protas/McMichael/Mantha line was the only real consistent bright spot offensively. They generated several high-danger chances in transition, with Protas in particular coming incredibly close to lighting the lamp on multiple occasions. Minus: Carolina doesn’t give up many shots on goal, and tonight was no different as the Caps were held … [Read more...] about Capitals vs Hurricanes Recap: Carolina Scores 6 Unanswered in 6-2 Caps Loss

We’re just a few days into the new year, which still gives us time to take one last look back at 2023 and pin some hopes on the year ahead for the boys in red, white, and blue. Q1. Assign a new year’s resolution to a player or the team as a whole. J.P.: I’d beg Spencer Carbery to resolve to not play Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin together. (Really, I could’ve ended that … [Read more...] about Rink Roundtable: Memories and Resolutions