Playoff predictions, first round: Peter vs Ian vs Keith, a coin
Friends, it is time again for the best two weeks in hockey: the quarterfinal round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. There will…
We know who you are rooting for in the 2022-23 playoffs
Last week we asked you, dear readers, which teams you'll be supporting in the playoffs. It turns out the Washington Capitals will…
Who are you rooting for in the playoffs?
The Washington Capitals will not be in the 2022-23 Stanley Cup tournament, but the Penguins won't be either, so that takes some…
The pros and cons of John Carlson playing again this season
When John Carlson took a 90-mph slap shot to the side of the head in late December, there were immediate fears for…
The awkwardness of the Capitals’ current direction and how it’s hard to cover
The other night, I sarcastically tweeted that the Capitals won "the equivalent of a preseason game" against the Buffalo Sabres when they…
Let’s read way too much into this Brian MacLellan quote
With the Washington Capitals losing five consecutive games in regulation coming into Thursday's game against Anaheim, their chances of making the playoffs…
Executive Summary for the Happiness Survey for 2023Q1 (Do not forward)
The Washington Capitals are on a five-game losing streak, which might have influenced our most recent happiness survey. It is possible that…
Oh no, unfortunately it’s time again for the Caps happiness survey
We are nearly sixty games into the season, so we're slightly overdue for the happiness survey. Probably would have looked a bit…
Sell.
A horrible man once said you should never let a crisis go to waste. I'm not telling you anything you don't already…
Gary Bettman says ‘nobody tanks’ in the NHL
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman attended the Montreal Canadiens game against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. “I’ll start off by saying I…
Peter Laviolette on why he scratched Dylan Strome: ‘I’ve gotta keep faceoff, penalty-kill guys in there’
The Washington Capitals reintegrated Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson back onto their roster without losing an asset. The GM did his job,…
National interest in the Winter Classic seems to be waning
The Winter Classic is still a successful, money-making event that sells out to big crowds. Fenway Park was at capacity with 39,243…
What’s in and what’s out for 2023
One hockey game and some cheap sparking white wine are all that stand between us and the year 2023. I am eager…
Darcy Kuemper wants to bring back the dinosaurs 🦖🦕
Charlie Lindgren apparently stated earlier in the season that he and Darcy Kuemper are two of the more normal goalies in the…
Peter’s favorite things of 2022
There is no Washington Capitals game tonight. I've got a free minute, and Ian's story on positivity got me inspired. Like all…
Something positive
From my perspective, watching the Capitals this year has had a different vibe than any season since we first started blogging in…
The Capitals’ 5-1 loss to the Devils was a case study on the bigger problems wrong with the team
The Washington Capitals thoroughly outplayed the Metropolitan Division-leading New Jersey Devils on Saturday night when considering every major offensive statistic. The Capitals…
The Capitals’ Rock the Retro concert at 9:30 Club reviewed: Ovi fun, ’90s music trivia, and White Ford Bronco
The Washington Capitals hosted a concert at one of the best live music venues in the country to celebrate the recent release…
It’s time for you to take the Caps happiness survey
Hello. We are twenty games into the season, so I wanted to check on your happiness. This is a fun exercise that…
The 12 most concerning numbers that define the Capitals poor play early this season
The Washington Capitals are off to one of their worst starts of the Alex Ovechkin Era. They're under .500 with a record…
