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Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images The Caps’ defense for next year (and beyond) is starting to take shape, and it’s not bad... but not without questions, as well. Brian MacLellan has been a busy bee over the last few weeks, and one of the focuses of his work has been on shaping the team’s blueline for the foreseeable future. Heading into the trade deadline, … [Read more...] about Shaping the Capitals’ Blueline

Thomas Salus-USA TODAY Sports A look at some career years in progress 4 - Number of Capitals’ players who have already set new career highs in at least one offensive category this season, with Nic Dowd the latest to join that group. Dowd’s goal against the Rangers last night gave him 12 on the season, topping his previous career-high mark set two seasons ago, and … [Read more...] about The Noon Number: New Heights

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Caps return to the District to host the Sabres Broadcast Info: NBCSW, WJFK, Capitals Radio 24/7 Wednesday Caps Clips: Big City Blues; Caps vs. Sabres Game Day Previews of tonight’s return home against the Sabres from Vogs, the Sabres, NBCSW, and Buffalo News, and be sure to swing by our pals over at Die by the Blade for the view … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Sabres Game Thread

Photo by Josh Lobel/NHLI via Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: The Caps head to NYC for an animated adventure against the Rangers, TvR’s new deal came with a bonus beer with his pops and more. Your savory breakfast links: If you missed it yesterday, we’ve got an update on our future plans (and a huge pile of thanks to those of you who have already … [Read more...] about Tuesday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Rangers Game Day

Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Finding what’s worthwhile as Washington plays out the string With fifteen games left in the season, the Caps’ playoff prospects are dim. Depending on whose model you want to believe, they’ve got a 15.8 or 10.5 or 7.0 or 6.4 or some [insert relatively small number here] percent chance of qualifying for the postseason. Now, as Caps fans, … [Read more...] about Five (Plus One) Reasons to Keep Watching the Caps