Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: thoughts on Ant Man, a few deep statistical dives, goalie hypotheticals and more. Your savory breakfast links: A look at the week that was for the Washington Capitals. [Peerless] A few leftovers from Saturday night’s loss to the Devils from RMNB, NoVa Caps, and S+S. Anthony Mantha has been … [Read more...] about Monday Caps Clips: Just Another Manic Monday
Snapshots of the Week Ahead: Week 8
The Washington Capitals head west in the new week hoping the change of scenery will usher in some more consistent success. As November ends, and December begins, the Washington Capitals head west for a pair of games in the provinces of western Canada wrapped around a trip to Seattle. These will be the second, third, and fourth games of a season-long six-game road trip, the Caps … [Read more...] about Snapshots of the Week Ahead: Week 8
The Noon Number: Devils in the Details
Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images A look at the best darn 5-1 loss you’ll ever see 64.5 - The Capitals’ even-strength CF in their loss to the Devils on Saturday night. That’s their second-highest CF% of any loss, behind only the 70.7 they registered in their shootout loss to the Blues back on 11/17. Unlike the Blues game, however, which was at least somewhat … [Read more...] about The Noon Number: Devils in the Details
Anthony Mantha: The Most Polarizing Washington Capital?
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Mantha has taken some heat from fans for what is seen as lackluster play... but how much of that is real, how much is imagined, and how much is out of his control? Once upon a time, the title of “Most Polarizing Player” could have gone to a number of people, most recently guys like Dmitry Orlov and John Carlson. Fans have united more … [Read more...] about Anthony Mantha: The Most Polarizing Washington Capital?
Sunday Caps Clips: Devilish Start
Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: The Caps stumble out of the gate with a loss to start the road trip, injury updates and more. Your savory breakfast links: Recaps and other assorted musings on last night’s loss from us, Vogs, Caps video (Laviolette, locker room, recap), Devils, NHL, AP, WaPo, NBCSW, NJ.com, WHN, … [Read more...] about Sunday Caps Clips: Devilish Start