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Another Defining Moment in a Special Season

14 March, 2010

The Washington Post declared that Sunday’s matinee match-up “may be a preview of the Stanley Cup finals.” After the thrilling ending in Chicago today, NBC must be salivating at that prospect.

Also filed in Alexander Ovechkin, Chicago Blackhawks, Jason Chimera, NHL Rules, National Hockey League, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals | Comments (5)

Bradley Bandwagon Or Laing Love Train?

11 February, 2010

On Tuesday, the Caps’ PR man Nate Ewell posted the following on Twitter:
Who’s a bigger cult hero: Laing or Bradley? @dcsportsbog may lure some back to Lainger’s camp http://bit.ly/aWvr0I
The link is an article that the Post’s Dan Steinberg wrote about Quintin Laing and his thoughts on the win streak. However, most of the article was filled with praise for Laing, from his coach and teammates. How could you not like a guy like this?

Also filed in Dan Steinberg, Matt Bradley, Nate Ewell, Quintin Laing, Washington Capitals | Comments (5)

Talking Points: Long Island Massacre

27 January, 2010

Seven Capitals’ goals scored Tuesday night without a single point from either Ovi or Greener. If that doesn’t highway billboard showcase the Caps’ scoring balance and depth, nothing will.

Semin the suddenly underpaid? Once upon a time, his faults were conspicuous and easy to belabor. Today, less so. The sublime solo artist and puck wizard [...]

Also filed in 2 Points, Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Eastern Conference, National Hockey League, Talking Points, Tomas Fleischmann, Washington Capitals | Comments (0)

Say Hello to a Series of Sixty Minutes of Quality Hockey

8 December, 2009

Three periods of complete hockey from this team that had gone conspicuously long this season without them now arrive nightly, in successive fashion. It wasn’t there to begin the roadtrip in Montreal, but the Caps got the win that night in a shootout. Carolina two nights later was a step in the right direction. And [...]

Also filed in Alexander Ovechkin, Craig Laughlin, Joe Beninati, John Carlson, Mike Green, Morning cup-a-joe, National Hockey League, Semyon Varlamov, Southeast Division, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals | Comments (1)

Minor Moments That Matter

15 October, 2008

Check out Mike Vogel’s engrossing post about the small moments in a game that constitute turning points; his fascinating article delving into the details of the Washington Capitals’ home opener victory makes for a terrific read. Check it out here.

Also filed in Chicago Blackhawks, Dave Steckel, Matt Bradley, Mike Vogel, Sergei Fedorov, Shaone Morrisonn | Comments (0)

Minor Moments That Matter

14 October, 2008

Also filed in Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Bruce Boudreau, Chicago Blackhawks, Dave Steckel, Donald Brashear, Matt Bradley, Mike Green, Mike Vogel, Sergei Fedorov, Shaone Morrisonn, Washington Capitals | Comments (0)

Are You Ready To Rock?

12 October, 2008

In case you missed the opening video for 2008-2009, here it is:

For those of you who attended the taping, have you spotted yourself in the video?
If you want to update your CapsMix, the song is Hell Yeah by Rev Theory.

Also filed in Jose Theodore, Video Clips | Comments (6)

Are You Ready To Rock?

12 October, 2008

In case you missed the opening video for 2008-2009, here it is:

For those of you who attended the taping, have you spotted yourself in the video?
If you want to update your CapsMix, the song is Hell Yeah by Rev Theory.

Also filed in Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Donald Brashear, Jose Theodore, Mike Green, Nicklas Backstrom, Video Clips, Washington Capitals | Comments (6)

Opening Night Roster Set

6 October, 2008

The Washington Capitals announced that Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque have been assigned to the Hershey Bears. Quintin Laing was placed on waivers and, if cleared, will report to Hershey.

2008 Washington Capitals Opening Night Roster

FORWARDS

#
Player
Ht.
Wt.
Shoots
Born
Birthplace
2007-08 Club(s)
League(s)

19
BACKSTROM, Nicklas
6‚Äô0‚Äù
183
Left
11/23/87
Gavle, Sweden
Capitals
NHL

10
BRADLEY, Matt
6‚Äô3‚Äù
201
Right
6/13/78
Stittsville, Ontario
Capitals
NHL

87
BRASHEAR, Donald
6‚Äô2‚Äù
234
Left
1/7/72
Bedford, Indiana
Capitals
NHL

17
CLARK, Chris
6‚Äô0‚Äù
196
Right
3/8/76
South Windsor, Connecticut
Capitals
NHL

91
FEDOROV, Sergei
6‚Äô2‚Äù
207
Left
12/13/69
Pskov, Russia
Capitals/Columbus
NHL

16
FEHR, Eric
6‚Äô4‚Äù
212
Right
9/7/85
Winkler, Manitoba
Capitals/Hershey
NHL/AHL

14
FLEISCHMANN, Tomas
6‚Äô1‚Äù
190
Left
5/16/84
Koprivinice, Czech Republic
Capitals
NHL

15
GORDON, Boyd
6‚Äô1‚Äù
201
Right
10/19/83
Unity, Saskatchewan
Capitals
NHL

25
KOZLOV, [...]

Also filed in Boyd Gordon, Chris Bourque, Dave Steckel, Eric Fehr, John Erskine, Jose Theodore, Karl Alzner, Matt Bradley, Milan Jurcina, Quintin Laing, Sergei Fedorov, Shaone Morrisonn | Comments (17)