Peter Hassett

Back to Even: Rangers beat Caps 4-3

On May 8, 2013, In Game Recap, Playoffs, By Peter Hassett

Photo credit: Scott Levy

I don’t know how you guys are coping, but I am doing poorly. A playoff series between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers seems constitutionally incapable of being stress-free. Game three’s penalty problems continued in game four, and the Caps struggled with special teams and other complex ideas such as shooting and passing. The Rangers seemed to be able to summon a lead on a whim, leaving the Caps to mount a comeback pretty much throughout.

Despite the Caps getting better (and more desperate) as the clock wound down, the Rangers won another game on home ice.

Rangers beat Caps 4-3. Series is tied 2-2.

Bad Ice and Bad News: Rangers beat Caps 4-3

On May 6, 2013, In Game Recap, Playoffs, By Peter Hassett

Photo credit: Bruce Bennett

Game three of the quarterfinal series between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers was an opportunity for a statement. The Capitals could have played just as they had last week and put NYR in a headlock. That didn’t happen. Instead, the Capitals got drawn into a quagmire on rocky ice– a penalty-punctuated, back-and-forth battle that they could not win despite dominating the even-strength game.

Rangers beat Capitals 4-3. Capitals still lead the series 2-1.

Tagged with: Jack HIllen • Mike Green • New York Rangers • Nick Backstrom • Washington Capitals

Joe B Needs Some Help to Interview Jason Chimera (Photo)

On May 6, 2013, In Photos, By Peter Hassett

Jason Chimera is 6′ 3″. Joe Beninati is not. To get the two in the same frame for a pregame interview required some assistance.

I sympathize; this is what school dances were like for me in 7th grade.

Photo by DuvallSpx

Tagged with: Jason Chimera • Joe B

Caps Fan Representing in Afghanistan (Photo)

On May 6, 2013, In Photos, By Peter Hassett

Brian is a lance corporal in the Marines, currently stationed in Afghanistan. Brian brings his Caps flag out on every patrol. Brian is my hero.

Thanks for reading, Brian– at least when you’ve got internet access. Crash the net.

Tagged with: Afghanistan

Mike Green’s OTGWG Interrupted Indiana University’s Graduation Ceremony

On May 6, 2013, In Guest Post, By Peter Hassett

[Editor's Note: Instead of rocking the red at Verizon Center for game two on Saturday, five-year Caps season ticket holder Ilan was at his brother Eyal's graduation at Indiana University. Enjoy.]

I am a long-time hockey fan, long-time Caps fan, and season-ticket holder. My brother and I grew up playing hockey and sweating the Caps hardcore. When I was in high school, we converted our basement into an indoor rink, and while pretending we were Olaf Kolzig, Craig Berube, and Peter Bondra, we wreaked havoc to the tune of drywall crumbling and light bulbs bursting. It was awesome.

Now for the not-so-awesome: I had to miss game two. My brother actually managed to graduate college this year, and his graduation ceremony was scheduled for that Saturday in Bloomington, Indiana. I thought about skipping his graduation but I am not a douche. Instead we tried to convince our mom to let us skip the festivities of the graduation at Indiana University and fly my brother home for game 2. No dice. Then I found out the worst part: we had to be at the ceremony at 2 pm. I wanted to die.

Tagged with: Mike Green

Everything You Need to Know About Braden Holtby (Photo)

On May 4, 2013, In Photos, By Peter Hassett

It’s like what Nick Fury says to Robin Scherbatsky at the end of The Avengers. He comes through because we need him.

Tagged with: Braden Holtby

GAME OVER GREEN! Caps beat Rangers 1-0 (OT)

On May 4, 2013, In Game Recap, Playoffs, By Peter Hassett

Gorgeous pic by Greg Fiume

Hockey hypertension. The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers played a high-tension matinee game that had everyone watching in conniption fits. Superb performances by goalies Henrik Lundqvist and Braden Holtby kept the game scoreless through regulation despite some dazzling chances at both ends. I’m trying to think of a non-cliched way to say we were on the edge of our seats, but I’m way too wrapped up in this to be clever right now.

Braden Holtby refused all offers, and the Capitals dominated overtime until Mike Green ended it on the power play.

Caps beat Rangers 1-0 (Overtime). Caps lead the series 2-0.

Tagged with: Braden Holtby • Mike Green • New York Rangers • Washington Capitals

RGIII Says “Go Caps, Beat the Rangers” (Video)

On May 3, 2013, In Video, By Peter Hassett

Robert Griffin III‘s mere presence helped the Wizards beat the Heat. This can’t hurt.

Video by MSE

Tagged with: RGIII • Robert Griffin III

Caps beat Rangers 3-1: Holtby Back in Playoff Mode!

On May 2, 2013, In Game Recap, Playoffs, By Peter Hassett

Photo credit: Greg Fiume

Oh god. Oh god. Oh. God.

I’m a bit wrapped up in the Washington Capitals this year. I thought I’d be cool, analyzing the game with the sober distance of an expert, but I’m not that at all. I’m a basket case, and I bet I’m not alone. It’s the gosh-darn playoffs, and the Caps are off to a hot start.

Washington bombarded NYR goalie Henrik Lundqvist in the first period, but the Rangers somehow got the early lead anyway. The Caps didn’t change their style though and responded with three goals in the second period. Holtby withstood an enfilade in the third and earned a wonderful game-one win.

Caps beat Rangers 3-1. Caps lead series 1-0. Boom!

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Braden Holtby • Carl Hagelin • Jason Chimera • Marcus Johansson • New York Rangers • Washington Capitals

RMNB Quarterfinal Playoff Predictions: Peter vs Ian

On April 30, 2013, In Opinion, Playoffs, By Peter Hassett

Tuesday night begins the best part of the entire year. Eight best-of-seven series start today– with all the rivalries and drama and bad blood that come along with ‘em. Expect big games every night and fresh fallout every morning. Playoffs, baby.

As RMNB’s creators, Ian and I thought we’d ramble on about our predictions for the first round and put our necks on the line. I do not recommend you take any of our guesses to #thebank.

Tagged with: Peter vs Ian • Stanley Cup Playoffs

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Back to Even: Rangers beat Caps 4-3

Bad Ice and Bad News: Rangers beat Caps 4-3

Joe B Needs Some Help to Interview Jason Chimera (Photo)

Caps Fan Representing in Afghanistan (Photo)

Mike Green’s OTGWG Interrupted Indiana University’s Graduation Ceremony

Everything You Need to Know About Braden Holtby (Photo)

GAME OVER GREEN! Caps beat Rangers 1-0 (OT)

RGIII Says “Go Caps, Beat the Rangers” (Video)

Caps beat Rangers 3-1: Holtby Back in Playoff Mode!

RMNB Quarterfinal Playoff Predictions: Peter vs Ian

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