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Capitals vs Wild: How the Game Was Lost
Capitals vs Wild: How the Game Was Lost
The Caps lost to the Wild last night...here's how it happened.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Capitals vs Wild: How the Game Was Lost
I actually thought they played well through the first ~half of the game. Hard to say a 5-0 loss was any better than the 5-1 loss that preceded it, but for me it absolutely was. To wit, xG timelines via @moneypuck.bsky.social.
December 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I actually thought they played well through the first ~half of the game. Hard to say a 5-0 loss was any better than the 5-1 loss that preceded it, but for me it absolutely was. To wit, xG timelines via @moneypuck.bsky.social.
Wednesday Caps Clips: 10,000 Lakes, 0 Goals
Wednesday Caps Clips: 10,000 Lakes, 0 Goals
The Caps misstep in Minny, Ovi is still not talking retirement and more in today's Caps Clips.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Wednesday Caps Clips: 10,000 Lakes, 0 Goals
Capitals vs. Wild Recap: Caps Drop Second Straight Sloppy Game 5-0 to the Wild
Capitals vs. Wild Recap: Caps Drop Second Straight Sloppy Game 5-0 to the Wild
Another flop for the Caps, this time in Minnesota.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Capitals vs. Wild Recap: Caps Drop Second Straight Sloppy Game 5-0 to the Wild
Capitals vs. Wild Game Thread 12/16/25
Capitals vs. Wild Game Thread 12/16/25
Right this way to your Caps-Wild open thread...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Capitals vs. Wild Game Thread 12/16/25
Tuesday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Wild Game Day
Tuesday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Wild Game Day
The Caps land in Minny to face Quinn Hughes and the Wild, Carbs wants the team to get back on track and more in today's Caps Clips.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Tuesday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Wild Game Day
[Pierre LeBrun, via The Athletic]
Again, fam, please don't believe everything you read (and do remember how damn good this organization is at keeping their inner machinations quiet when they want to... and letting everyone know that they "really love" a prospect when they want to).
Again, fam, please don't believe everything you read (and do remember how damn good this organization is at keeping their inner machinations quiet when they want to... and letting everyone know that they "really love" a prospect when they want to).
December 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
[Pierre LeBrun, via The Athletic]
Again, fam, please don't believe everything you read (and do remember how damn good this organization is at keeping their inner machinations quiet when they want to... and letting everyone know that they "really love" a prospect when they want to).
Again, fam, please don't believe everything you read (and do remember how damn good this organization is at keeping their inner machinations quiet when they want to... and letting everyone know that they "really love" a prospect when they want to).
Monday Caps Clips: Justin Time
Monday Caps Clips: Justin Time
A closer look at Sourdif's solid performance at center so far this season, checking in on Cristall in Hershey and more in today's clips.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Monday Caps Clips: Justin Time
Sunday Caps Clips: Helle to Pay
Sunday Caps Clips: Helle to Pay
The Caps fall flat in the 'Peg, the team takes a closer look at their shootout plans and more in today's Caps Clips.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Sunday Caps Clips: Helle to Pay
Hey, at least the Caps are gonna cover the spread…
December 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Hey, at least the Caps are gonna cover the spread…
Capitals vs. Jets Recap: Caps Toothless in Hellebuyck’s Return, Lose 5-1
Capitals vs. Jets Recap: Caps Toothless in Hellebuyck’s Return, Lose 5-1
The Caps drop a sad showing in Winnipeg.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Capitals vs. Jets Recap: Caps Toothless in Hellebuyck’s Return, Lose 5-1
Capitals vs. Jets Game Thread
Capitals vs. Jets Game Thread
Right this way to your Caps-Jets open thread...
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December 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Capitals vs. Jets Game Thread
Gr8 Memories: Howe Do You Do
Gr8 Memories: Howe Do You Do
Remembering the night Alex Ovechkin moved one last rung closer to the Great One.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Gr8 Memories: Howe Do You Do
Saturday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Jets Game Day
Saturday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Jets Game Day
The Caps and Jets face off in Winnipeg, updates on Lindgren and Lakovic, the latest power rankings and more in today's clips.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Saturday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Jets Game Day
Also, the 50th anniversary reissue of Wish You Were Here is out today and holy hell. I can't even. Unfathomable brilliance.
December 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Also, the 50th anniversary reissue of Wish You Were Here is out today and holy hell. I can't even. Unfathomable brilliance.
Fam, as has been said before, prospects are for the economically disadvantaged. Flags? They fly forever.
You sweet summer children haven't been confronted with the reality of the conveyor belt we're all on and what awaits at the end. Get what you can now, deal with tomorrow tomorrow...it if comes.
You sweet summer children haven't been confronted with the reality of the conveyor belt we're all on and what awaits at the end. Get what you can now, deal with tomorrow tomorrow...it if comes.
December 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Fam, as has been said before, prospects are for the economically disadvantaged. Flags? They fly forever.
You sweet summer children haven't been confronted with the reality of the conveyor belt we're all on and what awaits at the end. Get what you can now, deal with tomorrow tomorrow...it if comes.
You sweet summer children haven't been confronted with the reality of the conveyor belt we're all on and what awaits at the end. Get what you can now, deal with tomorrow tomorrow...it if comes.
"But he's leaving in a year-and-a-half." So add a generational defenseman in his prime to the current (good) Caps roster for two bites at the apple in the playoffs in a pretty open Eastern Conference, then deal with what happens next? Sold.
I'm not saying the Caps should pursue Quinn Hughes at any cost (they should), but if you don't get what the fuss is about, you're simply not paying attention - this is not the type of dude that comes available basically ever.
December 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
"But he's leaving in a year-and-a-half." So add a generational defenseman in his prime to the current (good) Caps roster for two bites at the apple in the playoffs in a pretty open Eastern Conference, then deal with what happens next? Sold.
I'm not saying the Caps should pursue Quinn Hughes at any cost (they should), but if you don't get what the fuss is about, you're simply not paying attention - this is not the type of dude that comes available basically ever.
December 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I'm not saying the Caps should pursue Quinn Hughes at any cost (they should), but if you don't get what the fuss is about, you're simply not paying attention - this is not the type of dude that comes available basically ever.
Capitals vs Hurricanes: How the Game Was Lost
Capitals vs Hurricanes: How the Game Was Lost
The Caps lost to the 'Canes last night...here's how it happened.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Capitals vs Hurricanes: How the Game Was Lost
I was, however, glad to see the Caps sticking with the 4F/1D PP in (despite?) Carlson's return, though I don't think 8 should be out there for the full two minutes. (Image via shiftchart.com, who I don't think is on this platform.)
December 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I was, however, glad to see the Caps sticking with the 4F/1D PP in (despite?) Carlson's return, though I don't think 8 should be out there for the full two minutes. (Image via shiftchart.com, who I don't think is on this platform.)
www.nhl.com/gamecenter/c... As the world's foremost Rasmus Sandin supporter, I can't tell you how much this play killed me. Bruh, wyd?
Carolina Hurricanes - Washington Capitals - Dec 11, 2025 | NHL.com
NHL Gamecenter - Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals, Dec 11, 2025 - summary, stats, boxscore, play by play, recap and more.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
www.nhl.com/gamecenter/c... As the world's foremost Rasmus Sandin supporter, I can't tell you how much this play killed me. Bruh, wyd?
Friday Caps Clips: Blown in the Wind
Friday Caps Clips: Blown in the Wind
Another fruitless shootout results in a loss for the Caps, an update on Ryan Leonard, and more in today's Caps Clips.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Friday Caps Clips: Blown in the Wind
Capitals vs Hurricanes Recap: Caps Can’t Hold on to Division Lead in 3-2 Shootout Loss
Capitals vs Hurricanes Recap: Caps Can’t Hold on to Division Lead in 3-2 Shootout Loss
The Caps can't hang on and fall in the shootout to division rival Carolina.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Capitals vs Hurricanes Recap: Caps Can’t Hold on to Division Lead in 3-2 Shootout Loss
Capitals vs. Hurricanes Game Thread 12/11/25
Capitals vs. Hurricanes Game Thread 12/11/25
Right this way to your Caps-'Canes open thread...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Capitals vs. Hurricanes Game Thread 12/11/25
Last time (tl;dr - stick with the 4F/1D PP and play McMike on the PK)
Special Teams Turnaround: What’s Changed?
Special Teams Turnaround: What’s Changed?
Digging into the Caps' recent run of success o the power play and penalty kill.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Last time (tl;dr - stick with the 4F/1D PP and play McMike on the PK)