Posts Tagged ‘hockey’
Caps Clinch Southeast Division
‘DSC_5748′
courtesy of ‘Ghost_Bear’
They didn’t even play last night and still the Caps keep winning. With Atlanta losing to Columbus 2-1 last night, the Washington Capitals clinched as Souheast Division champions for the third year in a row. This is a guaranteed Top 3 playoff seed slot and pretty much a no-brainer. I mean, who didn’t [...]
FLASH! OO-OOH…
‘Semin Scores!’
courtesy of ‘Ghost_Bear’
A healthy scratch in Monday’s loss against the Stars, Tomas Fleischmann made quite the impact when he returned to the lineup in last night’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Banging home a ripping shot from the right circle in overtime, Flash scored the game-winner and brought the Caps within one game of [...]
Ovie Nets Two, Caps Lose in SO
‘Alex Ovechkin’
courtesy of ‘brianmka’
The good news? Alexander Ovechkin has found the net again. The bad? The Caps home game streak at Verizon has ended at 13 as the Dallas Stars stole a 4-3 shutout win.
The Caps seemed en route to another home win against the visiting Stars. After two periods, the Caps held a 2-0 [...]
Capitals Hockey, 2010 Vancouver Games, and You
‘Hockey Helmet from 1980 Olympics’
courtesy of ‘Mr. T in DC’
As you read this, Olympic hockey has begun for the 2010 games in Vancouver. So what does it have to do with DC?
For Caps fans, everything. Think of these next two weeks as less an NHL break and more of an intermission show that has the [...]
Capitals vs Penguins: Rivalry of the Ages
‘Ovechkin and Crosby – New Best Friends Forever’
courtesy of ‘clydeorama’
So did you see the big game on NBC yesterday?
You heard me right.
Yesterday’s big game wasn’t played in Miami, aired on CBS, filled with cheesy, stupid commercials. It was right here in DC, in the heart of snowmageddon. It was the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Washington [...]
This Game is Most Definitely ON!
‘Verizon Center’
courtesy of ‘brianmka’
Just like every other hockey fan in the area, I’ve been wondering with baited breath whether today’s noontime matchup between the Washington Capitals and the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins was actually going to happen.
It is.
Now before you get up and rush out the door, some things to consider. First, Metro’s running underground-only, so [...]
Caps 4, Coyotes 2: the Streak Continues
‘Ovechkin Tosses First Star Puck to Crowd’
courtesy of ‘clydeorama’
Perhaps this is a silly prejudice, but I feel like hockey teams from warm places have something to prove. I know, I know, hockey teams don’t recruit from their localities and, like every other professional athlete, hockey players go to where the money is, but it doesn’t [...]
Sports Extra: Capitals Hockey 2009-10 Season Preview
‘Net Lit In Red’
courtesy of ‘clydeorama’
Ok DC, ready for a real sport, now that the Redskins have imploded, the United tanked and the Nats…well, they’re the Nats. Anyway, are you ready for some hockey?
The Washington Capitals open up their season tomorrow night in Boston against the Bruins, the first step in their 2009-10 quest for [...]
Flyers Beat Caps AGAIN
‘Tied Up’ courtesy of ‘clydeorama’
Yes, yes, I know. There’s no actual hockey going on. But, there is.
News came down today that the NHL and NBC have announced the teams and location for the 2009-10 Winter Classic. As expected, it’s in Boston at Fenway Park. Yep, the Boston Bruins hosting. And following prior year NHL logic, [...]
Fedorov Signs With Metallurg
‘Fedorov’ courtesy of ‘borman818′
Russian news outlets are reporting that Caps forward Sergei Fedorov has signed a two-year contract with the Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Continental Hockey League (KHL). There, he’ll be reunited with his younger brother Fedor.
Fedorov, 39, was reportedly negotiating with several NHL teams besides the Caps but decided in the end to return [...]
Covering Ovechkin
‘090127 Ovechkin-2′ courtesy of ‘Dan4th’
2K Sports has unofficially announced that Caps left winger and superstar Alex Ovechkin will be on the cover of NHL 2K10. The official announcement will be on Tuesday.
The company is hosting a motion capture session in Las Vegas next week, where the public can watch Ovechkin and Vancouver Canucks centerman Ryan [...]
Fedorov Back to Russia?
‘090127 Fedorov’ courtesy of ‘Dan4th’
It’s quite possible the first summer Caps casualty may be Sergei Fedorov. According to the Russian newspaper Sport Express, the 39-year-old center will be signing a two-year contract worth over $7 million with Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Continental Hockey League (KHL).
However, Fedorov’s agent has told the Washington Post that nothing is [...]
Caps Hockey – DC’s Newest Bandwagon
‘090127 Alex Ovechkin’ courtesy of ‘Dan4th’
So Wednesday night saw the end of what could arguably be the best Caps season in recent history. Despite the letdown of Game 7, Caps fans – diehards and bandwagoners alike – can walk away with heads held high.
Should I remind you why?
1. Alexander Ovechkin. Every year, he gets better. [...]
Sports Fix: Hangin’ By A Thread Edition
‘Rock the Red’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
Capitals
2nd Round: 2-3, facing Game 6 on Monday night in Pittsburgh.
It’s down to the raggedy edge again for the Caps. After starting 2-0 against the Penguins, the Pens have picked up 3 running, two of them in Overtime. The Caps are short on momentum right now, and that may [...]
Eastern Conference Semifinals: Caps vs Penguins
‘Ovechkin and Malkin, Friends at Last, Friends at Last’ courtesy of ‘clydeorama’
I’m in hockey nirvana.
When the NHL playoffs were finally set, one of the first things many fans here and in Pennsylvania did was figure out when and if the Capitals would actually face the Pittsburgh Penguins during hockey’s “second season.” It was a bit [...]
