The Caps rode another solid offensive performance to a big win over the Florida Panthers last night, not only extending their current winning streak to four games (and their ninth in the last ten games overall) but successfully completing a sweep of their season series against the reigning Stanley Cup champions. After a wild first period that saw the two teams deadlocked at … [Read more...] about Capitals-Panthers: How the Game Was Won
Capitals vs. Panthers Game Thread 3/22
Thursday night saw the Caps start strong and finish…er, not so strong, but at least with the win. Now they turn their attention to the visiting Panthers, looking to wrap up their three-game homestand with another win against their Atlantic Division-leading foes. First, some admin stuff: You know the drill – same lines, and probably Logan Thompson back in net for the … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Panthers Game Thread 3/22
Playoff-Bound Capitals Have Come a Long Way, Babes
Last night, the Capitals clinched a playoff spot, becoming the first team this season to do so. While their presence in the postseason hasn’t really been in doubt for months, and although the clinching game itself was maybe a little closer than one would have liked (thanks in part to John Tortorella continuing his streak of being the singular most annoying coach in the … [Read more...] about Playoff-Bound Capitals Have Come a Long Way, Babes
Japers’ Rink Radio Episode 236: Quarterly Check-In with Corey (w/ Corey Sznajder)
Longtime guest Corey Sznajder joins Greg to discuss a wide range of Caps topics, including how the Caps make adjustments, why Pierre-Luc Dubois fits with Alex Ovechkin, and how the Caps organization develops players effectively. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can … [Read more...] about Japers’ Rink Radio Episode 236: Quarterly Check-In with Corey (w/ Corey Sznajder)
Capitals-Red Wings: How the Game Was Won
The Red Wings must have nightmares about playing the Caps in the third period. Just less than two weeks ago, they took a 2-1 lead into the third only to see the Caps go on a four goal tear to win the game. Last night, with the game tied, the Caps again used a big final frame to win, this time adding three goals in the third period. But while the goals were great (and obviously … [Read more...] about Capitals-Red Wings: How the Game Was Won