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Plus: Um….the penalty kill was okay? Minus: Losing a player to injury in a game is never good. Losing two in a single play – one of them being your goalie, in the early part of a back-to-back set of games – is even less good. Both Martin Fehervary and Charlie Lindgren exited tonight’s game at the same time in the first period, although they were injured on two different plays – … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Islanders Recap: Another Collapse as Caps Fall 5-1

After a couple of weeks of speculation, the Washington Capitals are expected to finalize a two-year deal any day now with 26-year-old, right-shot defensemen Ethan Bear, worth a reported $2.0625M/year. This is just another addition to the long list of shrewd, smart decisions by Brian MacLellan and the front office. So what does Bear bring to the Capitals, where does he fit, and … [Read more...] about What Ethan Bear Brings to Washington

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

The Caps get their first look at the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight, as they wrap up their pre-Christmas schedule at Capital One Arena. First, some admin stuff: Connor McMichael is back in action tonight for the team’s final game before the holiday break. With a day off yesterday and a light morning skate today, no updates (yet) on lines but here’s how we think they’ll shake out: … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Lightning Game Thread – 12/23/23

Merry Christmas, Capitals fans! Wishing a very happy holidays to you and yours from all of us at the Rink Team! Did you get any Caps swag for Christmas? Tell us about it in the comments! Source … [Read more...] about Holiday Open Thread: Merry Capsmas!