Category Archives: Capitals
The More Things Stay The Same, The More They Change
An all-too-familiar scene played out deep within the bowels of Madison Square Garden Saturday. Just moments after a 2-1 loss to the New York Rangers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Washington Capitals’ locker room was despondent … Continue reading
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The World’s Largest Pressure Cooker
If Guinness was looking to add “World’s Largest Pressure Cooker” to its Book of World Records, it did not need to look any further than the 137,000 square foot pressure cooker conveniently nestled on top of an eight-story parking garage … Continue reading
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Jason Chimera: New York’s Worst Nightmare
As the focus of the “Friday the 13th” series, Jason Voorhees was the stuff of nightmares as he terrorized co-eds and moviegoers for decades. Much to the New York Rangers’ chagrin, they have their own personal Jason who constantly haunts … Continue reading
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Capitals Rue Missed Opportunities In Game 5
The Washington Capitals’ 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Rangers in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series Monday was heartbreaking as well as gut and gonad-kicking, but it did not have to be that way. Up 2-1 … Continue reading
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Seconds Out
Six-point-six seconds. There is not much you can do in 6.6 seconds. The Washington Capitals, however, proved that very notion wrong Monday. In 6.6 seconds, the Caps blew a game and possibly an entire series. All Washington had to do … Continue reading
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Playoff Potpourri: Young Guns Ride Again?
So if you’re like most of the 18,000-plus fans that went to Saturday afternoon’s Game 4 victory, you’re probably psyched that the Washington Capitals saw not one, not two, but three “Young Guns” score in a single game. That, according … Continue reading
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Washington Must Deep-Six Dennis Wideman
Every team has a “goat,” or a player that has been the most disappointing when considering the expectations placed upon him. Throughout the regular season, the Washington Capitals rotated through several players who could fit this description, but through 11 … Continue reading
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Day Off Allows Capitals To Recharge Physically, Mentally
Roman Hamrlik ran errands, had dinner with his neighbors and watched television. Karl Alzner slept until noon, played tennis and cleaned up after his dogs. Jason Chimera walked his kids to school. Matt Hendricks did yard work. Joel Ward renewed … Continue reading
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‘Black Aces’ Soak Up Experience Of Joining Capitals During Postseason
According to hockey lore, Hall of Fame coach Eddie Shore coined the term “black aces” to describe players that had fallen out of favor and out of the lineup, whether by injury or by punishment. That, however, is not how … Continue reading
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Bouncing Goals, Grounded Souls
Hockey is a game of bounces. For as much skill and talent that is involved, it is usually a bit of luck that ultimately decides a game. Michael Del Zotto’s second-period shot was not meant to pinball off of John … Continue reading
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