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Washington Capitals Game 63 Recap: Caps get past Maple Leafs in Laich’s return

March 2, 2016 by

TEAM PAYS TRIBUTE TO LAICH TO ROUSING STANDING OVATION

All the feels. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

All the feels. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Less than 72 hours after Brooks Laich was shipped off to Toronto, the hometown fans at Verizon Center on Wednesday night warmly welcomed their adopted hometown son back with open arms, cheering during his first-period tribute video that aired on the jumbotron and even when his name was briefly on the big screen as part of the Maple Leafs’ starting lineup.

On the ice, however, Laich’s return to the nation’s capital was one of decidedly less positivity for his new team. Two quick goals from the Capitals in the first paved the way for a 3-2 Washington win, in spite of a lackluster overall performance for a lot of the contest from the hosts’ standpoint.

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Capitals re-sign Taylor Chorney to two-year deal

February 19, 2016 by

The Capitals announced Friday morning that they have re-signed defenseman Taylor Chorney to a two-year extension worth an annual average value (AAV) of $800,000.

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Washington Capitals Game 36 Recap: Kuznetsov shines as Caps beat Sabres

December 30, 2015 by

CAPITALS WIN NINTH IN A ROW; BACKSTROM, BEAGLE INJURED

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(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

After a physical game on Monday in Buffalo, everyone expected more of the same Wednesday night at Verizon Center in the rematch. Those looking for physicality weren’t disappointed, but Evgeny Kuznetsov and Jack Eichel showed the potential for the next generation of skill players, as both players registered a pair of assists.

In the end, Alex Ovechkin scored a pair of goals, Marcus Johansson added a goal and assist, and Braden Holtby made 25 saves as the Washington Capitals dispatched the Buffalo Sabres for the second game in a row, this one by a 5-2 margin.

The biggest story line, though, could turn out to be undisclosed injuries to Nick Backstrom and Jay Beagle, who both left the game to not return, and the status of John Carlson, who missed his second game in a row. [Read more…]

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Washington Capitals Game 26 Recap: Caps slip past Red Wings in shootout

December 8, 2015 by

OVECHKIN SCORES EQUALIZER IN THIRD; WILLIAMS REGISTERS 600th CAREER POINT

(Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

(Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

For the second time in two games, the Washington Capitals had to use extra time to decide the game.  Same story, different outcome though as the Caps got shootout goals by T.J. Oshie and Evgeny Kuznetsov to beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 at Verizon Center.

The Caps, 8-1-2 in their last 11 games, have taken points in eight straight. The Capitals improved to 19-5-2 (40 points) this season, marking the team’s best start (in terms of points and wins) in franchise history.

Justin Williams has been working for four games to get his NHL 600th career point. He finally got it with the opening goal and gave Marcus Johansson his 200th on the assist as well.

These accomplishments may have been overshadowed, however, with Mike Green making his return to the Verizon Center for the first time since signing with the Detroit Red Wings as a free agent this past off season. [Read more…]

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Washington Capitals Game 3 Recap: Caps dominate defending Cup champs

October 15, 2015 by

TEAM AMERICA ROCKS THE RED

After a thumping from the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, the Washington Capitals came out flying Thursday night for a red, white, and blue 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Good ol’ American boys John Carlson, T.J. Oshie and Matt Niskanen put up a combined five points on the night.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Caps win without a contribution from the captain, who completed a dazzling passing sequence with his second goal of the season in the third period. [Read more…]

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Washington Capitals 2015-16 Season Preview: Defense

October 8, 2015 by

When looking at the Washington Capitals’ defensive unit for the 2015-16 season, longtime fans will be quick to notice one name missing, rather than any new names on the roster.

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