Get ready for a night filled with hockey, as the Frozen Frenzy kicks off with our own Capitals playing host to the Maple Leafs. First, some admin stuff: And here’s how the lines/defensive pairs should look tonight... Source … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Game Thread – 10/24/23
Week 1 Ups and Downs
Each Monday throughout the season, we’ll take a look at the previous week (and in this case, the previous week plus a few days) to see who is on the upswing and who stumbled, and reflect back on a highlight and lowlight from the week. Note: 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 … [Read more...] about Week 1 Ups and Downs
Capitals vs. Canadiens Recap: Late Comeback, Early OT Goals in Caps’ 3-2 Loss
Plus: Alex Ovechkin had some great moments and some absolutely awful puck luck tonight. Great awareness by the captain, then, to fake out Jake Allen and thread a pass across to Dylan Strome for the Caps’ late third-period tally – knowing that perhaps tonight isn’t your night for goals, and that the goalie will still expect you to shoot, is a great way to gift your teammate a … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Canadiens Recap: Late Comeback, Early OT Goals in Caps’ 3-2 Loss
Capitals @ Canadiens Game Thread – 10/21/23
Their first road game of the season did…not go well. But the Capitals will look to rebound tonight as they hit the ice at Bell Centre to take on the Canadiens – another team dealing with a tough start to the season. First, some admin things: And here’s a look at what should be the lines for tonight, another new look for Carbery’s Caps... Source … [Read more...] about Capitals @ Canadiens Game Thread – 10/21/23
Time for Patience or Panic?
Just three games into the 2023-24 season, and things are looking a little…not great for the Washington Capitals. But with a new coaching staff, a ton of turnover from last season, a few injuries, and a weird schedule, it’s hard to get a read on exactly what’s going on with this team, and what we should – and shouldn’t – be worried about. So what early trends have us hitting the … [Read more...] about Time for Patience or Panic?