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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.

Alex Ovechkin is the Capitals’ Franchise Leader in Playoff Goals, Decks Ryan Callahan (GIF)

On May 2, 2013, In Photos, Video, By Ian Oland

Photo credit: Alex Brandon

In the second period of game one, the Washington Capitals looked wobbly, in a one-goal hole and entirely without momentum. Then Aaron Asham checked one of the Caps in the head and Washington went on its fourth power play of the game. That’s when Alex Ovechkin channeled his inner-MVP-ness, scoring his 31st career postseason goal on the power play. It seized back momentum for the Caps, who went on to score two more goals before the period was done. The Caps held on to win 3-1.

With that goal, the Great Eight is Washington’s franchise leader in playoff goals, passing one of my childhood hereos, Peter Bondra.

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • GIF • Mike Green • Ryan Callahan

RAZOR’S DOWN! Caps beat Bruins 3-2 (OT): Alex Ovechkin Wins the Rocket Richard (Almost Certainly)

On April 27, 2013, In Game Recap, By Peter Hassett

Photo credit: Patrick McDermott

Woohoo! Final game of the season. A month and a half ago, I thought this would be the last one I’d cover before the summer, but then Ovechkin happened. Now, the Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals game was just a meaningless little preamble to the real dance, which starts next week.

Let’s do a loose recap. Looch got a lucky one off Alzner’s skates, then he screened Holtby on Ference’s goal. Then, Mike Green 2009 warged into Mike Green 2013 and scored back-to-back power play goals. The Caps killed some late-game penalties and forced overtime, where Eric Fehr finished off the regular season with a little goal so greasy you could lubricate your engine with it if that’s a thing you knew how to do.

Caps beat Bruins 3-2 (Overtime).

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Boston Bruins • Eric Fehr • Mike Green • Washington Capitals

Mike Green Hip Checks Eric Tangradi Head-Over-Heels (GIF)

On April 24, 2013, In Photos, By Ian Oland

Photo credit: Greg Fiume

The Caps’ division-clinching 5-3 win over Winnipeg Tuesday was filled with great moments: like George McPhee’s fist-pump, Matt Hendricks open-audition to be in the Jabbawockeez, and fans serenading Alex Ovechkin with a loud M-V-P chant. But let’s not overlook Mike Green‘s magic moment, the one where he hip-checked forever-Penguin Eric Tangradi head-over-heels.

Tagged with: Big Hit • Eric Tangradi • GIF • Mike Green

Caps Smack Leafs 5-1; Don’t Hit Nicky!

On April 16, 2013, In Game Recap, By Chris Gordon

Photo credit: Patrick McDermott

Looking to extend their season-high seven game win streak, the Washington Capitals hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. In a match-up of possible first-round opponents, the Caps came off a shaky ending to their last win and played a game that was anything but against a tired Leafs team.

Jack Hillen scored (when doesn’t he?), Nicky got boarded, the Caps got mad, Erat got his first in red, ~~the Brouwitzer~~ a nice backhand shot was unleashed, Ovi had a scoar, and MoJo hacked one in. Caps smack Leafs 5-1.

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Braden Holtby • Jason Chimera • Jay McClement • Karl Alzner • Marcus Johansson • Martin Erat • Mike Green • Mikhail Grabovski • Nicklas Backstrom • Rene Bourque • Steve Oleksy • Troy Brower

Reasonable Question Makes Jason Chimera Storm Off As Caps Frustrated By Horrid Third Periods

On April 15, 2013, In Interview, News, By Chris Gordon

Tie Game. (Photo credit: Greg Fiume)

The Washington Capitals were leading the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Saturday night. They ended up winning 6-5 despite a pathetic third period collapse. Afterwards, the players were understandably upset, none moreso than Jason Chimera.

In response to an earnest question about how to mentally handle a late game blow up, Chimera got sassy.

“Sometimes you’re not your best at writing articles,” he said. “You gotta do better next game.”

After a quick back-and-forth, Chimera stormed off to the showers at Verizon Center. Ah, the joys of a winning locker room.

Tagged with: Adam Oates • Florida Panthers • Jason Chimera • Mike Green • Tampa Bay Lightning

Mike Green Scores His Sixth Career Game-Winning Overtime Goal (GIF)

On April 13, 2013, In Photos, Video, By Ian Oland

Photo credit: Nick Wass

Alex Ovechkin’s not the only player on the Washington Capitals who’s on an epic run right now. Mike Green has been too. Lately, he’s been partying like it’s 2009 all over again, scoring seven goals in his last nine games.

Saturday night against the Lightning, Green rescued the Caps from a potentially embarrassing loss, firing a slapshot from the point past Mathieu Garon to give the Caps a 6-5 win in oooooooooverrrrrtimeeeeee.

Tagged with: Game Over • GIF • Mike Green

Game Over Green: Caps Edge Bolts 6-5 (OT)

On April 13, 2013, In Game Recap, By Chris Gordon

Photo credit: Patrick McDermott

Thursday night against the Hurricanes, the Washington Capitals continued their march up the Eastern Conference standings with some Ovi scoring and Brouwer yelling (what else is new) as they defeated the Carolina Hurricanes. Tonight, they looked to extend their six-game winning streak against another flailing Southeast Division team from more humid parts, the Tampa Bay Lightning. They did. It was fun ’cause the Caps scored a lot of goals, until Tampa did that too.

It started with a Brouwitzer, then a Hillen blast (just kidding), and then some Russian dude with a missing tooth. In the second it was JASON FREAKING CHIMERA, Panik for Tampa, Panik puns for people on Twitter, and a Fehr tap in. The third, as usual, was where the Caps screwed things up, with two St. Louis goals, another for Panik, and one for Purcell. However…

OVERTIME = GAME OVER GREEN.

In the end, there were wings for the people in the stands and two points for the people on the ice. Caps edge Bolts 6-5 (OT).

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Braden Holtby • Eric Fehr • Jack HIllen • Jason Chimera • Marty St. Louis • Mathieu Perrault • Mike Green • Nate Thompson • Richard Panik • Steven Stamkos • Tampa Bay Lightning • Teddy Purcell • Troy Brouwer • Washington Capitals

It’s 2009 Again For Mike Green (Just Don’t Tell Him That)

On April 12, 2013, In Interview, News, By Chris Gordon

Photo credit: Evan Vucci

Alex Ovechkin is doing well lately, in case you haven’t heard. Rejuvenated by his switch to right wing and the power play of new head coach Adam Oates, Ovi has the magic we saw a few years ago, something that had almost disappeared in the last two seasons. It looks like 2009 for someone else too: Mike Green. The 27-year-old defenseman insists, though, that the narrative du jour doesn’t apply to him — or Ovechkin. These are not the old days, but new ones.

“Everyone keeps asking us if we’re back to the old days, but I think we just matured and evolved,” Green told me. “We’ve had to kind of change our game and evolve as players. The other teams had figured out our little schemes before and we had to adapt to it — it just took time.”

Tagged with: Adam Oates • Alex Ovechkin • Mike Green

Caps beat Canes 3-1: The Brouwer Play and the Brouwitzer

On April 11, 2013, In Game Recap, By Peter Hassett

Photo credit: Patrick McDermott

The Carolina Hurricanes lost 9 of their last 10 games before visiting the Washington Capitals for their final meeting of the season. Since re-signing a contract for too much and too long, Alex Semin had cooled off in a way that literally no one on earth could have expected, but the team was motivated to climb out of their rut on Thursday night. Dominating the early minutes, the Canes seemed to have a handle on the game until Verizon Center released the long-dormant kraken of secondary scoring.

Caps beat Canes 3-1.

Tagged with: Carolina Hurricanes • Mike Green • Troy Brouwer • Washington Capitals

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

Alex Ovechkin is the Capitals’ Franchise Leader in Playoff Goals, Decks Ryan Callahan (GIF)

RAZOR’S DOWN! Caps beat Bruins 3-2 (OT): Alex Ovechkin Wins the Rocket Richard (Almost Certainly)

Mike Green Hip Checks Eric Tangradi Head-Over-Heels (GIF)

Caps Smack Leafs 5-1; Don’t Hit Nicky!

Reasonable Question Makes Jason Chimera Storm Off As Caps Frustrated By Horrid Third Periods

Mike Green Scores His Sixth Career Game-Winning Overtime Goal (GIF)

Game Over Green: Caps Edge Bolts 6-5 (OT)

It’s 2009 Again For Mike Green (Just Don’t Tell Him That)

Caps beat Canes 3-1: The Brouwer Play and the Brouwitzer

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