Plus: The Caps’ power play struck not just once but twice tonight, just the third time this season – the second time in two weeks – in which they’ve had a multigoal night with the extra man. Minus: Hunter Shepard had…a rough night. If there’s any question about just how the Caps find themselves where they do in the standings, the answer lies, at least partly, with Charlie … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Devils Recap: Not Enough in Caps’ 6-3 Loss
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NHL Predictions: Devils Look for Big Win in Metro Showdown vs Capitals
Today’s NHL Predictions features a massive Metro Division showdown between the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals. The Devils (19-14-2) play their first game of 2024 and are most recently coming off a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. After a 2023 that saw them win their first playoff series in over a decade and finish with a franchise record in points, the Devils will look … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Devils Look for Big Win in Metro Showdown vs Capitals
Metropolitan Notes: Pacioretty, Bear, Cizikas, Lazar, Penguins
5:30 PM: Curtis Lazar has been declared ’out’ for Friday. 5:00 PM: The Washington Capitals will have to wait a little longer for the highly-anticipated debuts of newcomers Max Pacioretty and Ethan Bear, with both players set to sit out of the team’s Friday night game. Both players signed with the Capitals during their recovery from injury, with Pacioretty coming back from his … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Pacioretty, Bear, Cizikas, Lazar, Penguins
Capitals vs. Penguins Recap: Caps Explode in First, Hold Off Pens 4-3
Plus: Special teams. The power play went 1-2, but the third period penalty kill went 2-2 keeping the Pens from tying the game. Minus: The second half of the game. Whether the Pens made adjustments or the Caps got sloppy, the Pens looked liked like the better team. Key Moment: That first goal by Tom Wilson. It’s the start we all wanted. Caps Player of the Game: Darcy Kuemper. He … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Penguins Recap: Caps Explode in First, Hold Off Pens 4-3
Capitals Bolster Defensive Depth with Ethan Bear Signing
The Washington Capitals have been rather surprising out of the gates to open their 2023-24 campaign. They had low expectations entering the new season after a surprisingly bad 2022-23 season… … [Read more...] about Capitals Bolster Defensive Depth with Ethan Bear Signing