The Washington Capitals fell to the Flyers 5-3 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia Wednesday night. It was the end of what was an impressive seven game road win streak for the Capitals. The Flyers opened the scoring 7:26 into the game, capitalizing on their first power play. A Scott Laughton wrist shot from […] Capitals Road Win Streak Snaps at Hands of Flyers - Stars and … [Read more...] about Capitals Road Win Streak Snaps at Hands of Flyers
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Peter Laviolette: Man With a Plan
Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images The Caps’ head coach has been the unsung hero behind the team’s turnaround Over the last month or so, the Caps have rebounded from a mediocre opening to the season and propelled themselves back into playoff contention. Much has been made - and rightly so - of Alex Ovechkin’s goal-scoring, the stellar goaltending, and the … [Read more...] about Peter Laviolette: Man With a Plan
Alex Ovechkin Reverse Retro Bobblehead
Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The reverse retros are going away... but they can be with you forever Disclaimer: Yep, we’re compensated for this post. When the Caps host the Flyers on Saturday night, they’ll be doing so sporting their reverse retro sweaters for the last (scheduled) time this season, trying to push their record while wearing the throwback … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin Reverse Retro Bobblehead
The Noon Number: Shorthanded Swagger
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images A look at the team’s PK prowess of late 94.4 - The Capitals’ net penalty-killing percentage over the last eight games, fifth-best over that span (going back to 12/23). The Caps have given up just two power-play goals in the last eight for an overall PK rate of 88.9 (sixth-best), and picked up a shorthanded goal in their win over the … [Read more...] about The Noon Number: Shorthanded Swagger
Capitals @ Flyers Game Thread
Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images Broadcast Info: NBCSWWJFK, Capitals Radio 24/7 Wednesday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Flyers Game Day Previews of tonight’s visit to the City of Brotherly Love from Vogs, Peerless, AP, and FLM, and as always be sure to swing by our SB Nation pals over at Broad Street Hockey for the view from behind enemy lines. Let’s do this, … [Read more...] about Capitals @ Flyers Game Thread