Plus: Jakub Vrana scored a goal in his third straight game. You can only be excited for that kid. Minus: Overall it was a tough game for the Caps. You can tell they were gassed in the back half. The Caps seem to be notoriously bad when they have five-minute power plays and they did nothing at all with the one given to them, not even registering a shot on goal. That was their … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Bruins Recap: Caps Limp into Break with 4-1 Loss
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Capitals Defeat Kings 3-1 and Retake First Place in the East
Aliaksei Protas scored twice and Jakub Vrana netted the game-winner on the power play as the Washington Capitals (23-8-2) defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1. The Capitals retake first place… … [Read more...] about Capitals Defeat Kings 3-1 and Retake First Place in the East
Rangers forward Matt Rempe suspended for eight games for elbow on Stars’ Miro Heiskanen
New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe was suspended for eight games by NHL’s Department of Player Safety on Sunday for boarding and elbowing Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen on Friday night. … [Read more...] about Rangers forward Matt Rempe suspended for eight games for elbow on Stars’ Miro Heiskanen
Nebraska governor hospitalized after being bucked off horse
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was injured Sunday after being bucked off a horse and is expected to be hospitalized for several days. … [Read more...] about Nebraska governor hospitalized after being bucked off horse
Pierre-Luc Dubois leads Capitals to ‘extra special’ win vs. Kings
The former Los Angeles center, traded to Washington in the offseason, had two assists in the Capitals’ 3-1 victory at Capital One Arena. … [Read more...] about Pierre-Luc Dubois leads Capitals to ‘extra special’ win vs. Kings