Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images What to make of a quiet deadline and the Caps’ chances going forward. Adam and J.P. discuss these matters and more... With the Panthers and Hurricanes looking like locks for division titles and the Caps headed for a wild card berth, J.P. and Adam discuss which of those two juggernauts is the better first-round match up for … [Read more...] about Japers’ Rink Radio Episode 210: Post-Deadline Break
The Noon Number: Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports A look at how the Caps have come back from extended breaks in the schedule .500 - Caps’ points percentage (via a 3-3-0 record) when playing with four or more days since their previous game this season. The Caps - who will face Minnesota on Sunday after being off since Monday night’s loss to Carolina - have lost three of their last four such … [Read more...] about The Noon Number: Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
The Noon Number: First-Round Foe
Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images A look at who the Caps might be seeing when the playoffs roll around 68% - The likelihood of the Capitals facing either the Carolina Hurricanes or the Florida Panthers in the first round, as of March 30 (per HockeyViz). With the Hurricanes and Panthers battling it out for first in the East, and the Caps holding steady in the … [Read more...] about The Noon Number: First-Round Foe
Thursday Caps Clips
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: Ovechkin’s goalie list continues to grow, Mantha’s stellar play, a potential playoff matchup for the Caps and more. Your savory breakfast links: A closer look at the lengthy list of goalies Alex Ovechkin has scored against — so far. [Rink] Anthony Mantha has been one of Washington’s most effective … [Read more...] about Thursday Caps Clips
Alex Ovechkin and Load Management in the NHL
Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images A look at how to keep old dudes fresh for the playoffs... maybe Back in November of 2012 (or 433 Alex Ovechkin goals ago), San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich sent star veterans Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili home early from a November road trip. The trio hadn’t been guilty of any misbehavior and were … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin and Load Management in the NHL