Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: The Caps let Game 4 slip away in OT despite another strong Samsonov showing, there’s no panic as the series shifts back to Florida and more. Your savory breakfast links: Three things we were talking about yesterday when we were talking about the Caps. [Rink] The Caps have actually pretty much … [Read more...] about Tuesday Caps Clips: Close but No Cigar
The Narrative: Game of Inches, O Shi*… and Trending
Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Three things we’re talking about today when we’re talking about the Caps 1. Game of Inches Monday night’s Game 4 was one of those games that the Caps were lucky to even have a chance to win... and unlucky to lose. Make no mistake, the Caps did not “deserve” Game 4: via MoneyPuck And yet … [Read more...] about The Narrative: Game of Inches, O Shi*… and Trending
The Noon Number: Going All In
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports A look at the one time pulling the goalie has paid off 1 - Number of goals scored at six-on-five this postseason, with the Panthers’ goal late in regulation last night checking in as the only such tally so far. The Dallas Stars added a goal at six-on-four later in the evening, marking the only two goals scored by a team that has pulled their … [Read more...] about The Noon Number: Going All In
Monday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Panthers Game 4 Game Day
Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: the Caps and Cats meet in Game 4, some herculean individual efforts, a few player updates and more. Your savory breakfast links: Previews and other important information for tonight’s Game 4 matchup with the Florida Panthers from Vogs, NBCSW, AP, NHL, and WTOP, and of course, don’t … [Read more...] about Monday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Panthers Game 4 Game Day
The Narrative: So Special, Second Line Shine, and The “On” In Samsonov
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Three things we’re talking about today when we’re talking about the Caps 1. So Special The Caps’ special teams were up and down all season, with both units going long stretches where they looked unstoppable, and sometimes longer stretches when they looked utterly incapable. Both the power play and penalty kill ended the season on the … [Read more...] about The Narrative: So Special, Second Line Shine, and The “On” In Samsonov