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The homestand continues, as the Caps play host to the Metro-rival Blue Jackets. First, some admin stuff: The Caps will likely have three of their previously injured players back in the lineup tonight, with Anthony Mantha and Trevor van Riemsdyk coming off the IR and Joel Edmundson being activated off the LTIR to make his Capitals’ debut. Evgeny Kuznetsov is out sick, so expect … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Game Thread – 11/18/23

Finally, it seems like the Washington Capitals are getting healthy…well, at least for now. Three more players could have hit IR by the time you read that sentence. For now, though, it looks like Martin Fehervary, Anthony Mantha, Trevor van Reimsdyk, and Joel Edmundson should be back within a week, with Max Pacioretty not too far behind. But with good news comes tough news: an … [Read more...] about Tough Decisions Coming for the Capitals

Through the first month and change of the 2023-24 season, the Washington Capitals have had the least efficient power-play in the League, converting on just 7.3 percent of opportunities and totaling all of three measly goals, fewer than 18 individual NHLers have on their own. They haven’t scored a power play goal in November, and are 0-fer their last 21 opportunities … [Read more...] about The Caps Power Play: What the Heck?

The Caps have been riding high these days, but arguably the toughest opponent they’ve had to face in a while skated into town last night – the Vegas Golden Knights, who first made a stop to visit the White House and celebrate their Stanley Cup win on Monday before heading to Capital One Arena for a date with the Caps last night. It was one of those cliche “measuring stick” … [Read more...] about Morning After: Char-lie! Char-lie!

The Caps are back home for the first of four in DC to host the Stanley Cup champs. First, some admin stuff: Expect to see roughly the same lineup that beat the Islanders back on Saturday night (except in net, where Darcy Kuemper has returned) – Trevor Van Riemsdyk, Joel Edmundson and Anthony Mantha all skated with the team today and are deemed “close” by Coach Carbery. … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Golden Knights Game Thread – 11/14/23