Japers Rink

Last night was one of the Washington Capitals’ worst losses of the season. Yes, their road win streak came to an end in Dallas the night before, but that wasn’t a bad loss. Last night in Chicago, however? That was a tough one. The Caps were a tired team that fell into sloppy bad habits that cost them two points against the Chicago Blackhawks, one of the worst teams in the … [Read more...] about Capitals-Blackhawks: How the Game Was Lost

A night after a solid but ultimately fruitless outing in Dallas, the Caps headed to Chicago – late – to get their first look of the season at Connor Bedard & friends, and hopefully get back in the win column. First, some admin stuff: Depending on how Andrew Mangiapane, who was a late scratch last night with illness, is feeling, the Caps could go with the same lineup they … [Read more...] about Capitals @ Blackhawks Game Thread 12/17

These two teams have already clashed once this season, the Caps downing the Stars in DC back in mid-October. Since then, the Caps have continued to soar while the Stars seem to have found their footing and taken their place among the best in the Western Conference. Now the two meet for the second and final regular season matchup, this time in Dallas – a city in which the Caps … [Read more...] about Capitals @ Stars Game Thread 12/16

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Plus: How about Tom Wilson, picking up another two-goal game for himself? Both with the extra man, as well, which was a nice thing to see after the team’s mini-slide on the power play (just one in their last 11 coming into tonight). Minus: Tonight’s was admittedly fluky and thankfully not the result of sustained pressure by their opponent, but the Capitals once again allowed … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Sabres Recap: Caps Outduel Sabres for 4-2 Win