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Gordon Opens the Floodgates! Caps Beat Habs 5-1.

On April 19, 2010, In Game Recap, Playoffs, By Peter Hassett

Ovechkin hails his Canadiens fans after his second-period goal (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Ryan Remiorz)

Finally, the Washingon Capitals finish a game in sixty minutes. But tonight’s soaring victory over the Montreal Canadiens nearly wasn’t such. Without Boyd Gordon’s brilliant short-handed goal early in the second period, the Caps might not have detonated the goalsplosion that followed.

Relying mostly on that 20 minute score buffet, the Caps easily bested the Nads 5-1. Caps take the series lead 2-1. Natch.

Nick Backstrom to Alex Ovechkin: “I COULD JUST KEES YOU”

On April 19, 2010, In Playoffs, By Peter Hassett

Following Ovie’s first goal, the fourth of the game, Nicklas Backstrom cradled Alex Ovechkin by the face and showed him how to celebrate the French way. Enjoy.

Credit: Your boy Neil Greenberg

UPDATE: Bonus video from @ClancyKolzig! Thanks!

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • forbidden love • Montreal Canadiens • Nick Backstrom • Playoffs • Washington Capitals

Coach: Please Start Jose Theodore on Monday

On April 19, 2010, In Opinion, By Peter Hassett

Semyon Varlamov takes over for Jose Theodore (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

In his last appearance in net, Jose Theodore allowed two goals on two shots and was subsequently given the hook. Russian boy wonder Semyon Varlamov stepped up and did an acceptable job (.863) in a game fraught with defensive missteps. But now that the Washington Capitals have traveled to the Canadiens’ home territory of Montreal, who should start in net?

Answer: Jose friggin’ Theodore

Tagged with: Goalie drama • Jose Theodore • Montreal Canadiens • Playoffs • Semyon Varlamov • Washington Capitals

Caps Beat Habs 6-5 (OT). Backstrom’s Hat Trick! Børk Børk Børk!

On April 17, 2010, In Game Recap, Playoffs, By Peter Hassett

[Ed. note - Our apologies, but tonight's game mandates celebration. We're going to cut the recap short so that we can celebrate!]

Nick Backstrom scores his first playoff hat trick!

Nicky Backstrom secures his first playoff hat trick

Nearing the end of the second period, the Washington Capitals trailed the Montreal Canadiens 4-1. But there was still the tiny matter of Nicklas Lars Bäckström. The blonde swede superstar (who is still waiting on that new contract) made this a historic game all by his damn self. Sinking his first playoff hat trick, Backy is definitely worthy of the “Nine Million Dollar Man” nom de guerre that Craig Laughlin bestowed upon him. We’ll be talking about slapshot goal 31 seconds into overtime for months.

Captain America John Carlson scored the tying goal at the tail end of the third period, instantly carving his name into franchise history. The 20-year old is frankly phenomenal, playing with more consistency than Norris slam-dunk Mike Green.

Also, Alex Ovechkin finally got on the board, tipping in a shot from… JOHN CARLSON.

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • hat trick • John Carlson • Mike Green • Montreal Canadiens • Nick Backstrom • Playoffs • Washington Capitals

Habs Stun Caps 3-2. Plekanec Puts His $ Where His Mouth Is.

On April 15, 2010, In Game Recap, Playoffs, By Peter Hassett

Let's forget tonight happened. Deal? (Photo by Mitchell Layton, Top Photo by Greg Fiume)

The time for analysis is through. This was the wrong kind of game to open the post-season especially after last year’s bitter ending. Playoff hockey isn’t cherry-picking at the blue line, waiting for an opponent to break down. Playoff hockey isn’t going 1-on-3 when your last name isn’t Ovechkin or Backstrom. Playoff hockey isn’t getting fancy and putting the puck through a defenseman’s legs.

Playoff hockey is going hard to the net. Playoff hockey is making your own bounces. Playoff hockey is ugly goals. There was not near enough of that tonight. Period. The Caps deserved to lose 3-2 in overtime, and they now trail Montreal 1-0 in the series.

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Jaroslav Spacek • John Carlson • Jose Theodore • Mike Green • Montreal Canadiens • That Sucked • Tom Poti • Tomas Plekanec • Washington Capitals

We Got it Made: 5 Keys to Caps vs. Habs

On April 14, 2010, In Playoffs, By Russian Machine Never Breaks

Thursday will mark the fifth time the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals face off this season. The Internets are awash with intelligent analyses and strong opinions, and we were feeling left out. So we got the RMNB team together and pounded a bunch of latte macchiatos with guarana infusions.

All we could come up with is five smart points that will characterize the series and then a handful of jokes. Pity us and read on.

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Boyd Gordon • Brooks Laich • Donald Brashear • Eric Fehr • John Carlson • Jose Theodore • Marc-Andre Bergeron • Mike Green • Montreal Canadiens • Tomas Plekanec • Washington Capitals

Your Round One Playoff Schedule!

On April 11, 2010, In News, Playoffs, By Peter Hassett

Hot off the presses, people!

SERIES A                        TIME (ET)        #1 Washington vs. #8 Montreal
Thursday, April 15, 2010         7 p.m.          Montreal at Washington
Saturday, April 17, 2010         7 p.m.          Montreal at Washington
Monday, April 19, 2010           7 p.m.          Washington at Montreal
Wednesday, April 21, 2010        7 p.m.          Washington at Montreal
*Friday, April 23, 2010          7 p.m.          Montreal at Washington
*Monday, April 26, 2010          7 p.m.          Washington at Montreal
*Wednesday, April 28, 2010       TBD             Montreal at Washington

Asterisks mean this game will not occur because Caps will win in 4 straight.

UPDATE: Thanks to Tarik, we know that Versus will air the first two games and CSN (Craig Laughlin, kthx?) will cover the two in Montreal.

Tagged with: Montreal Canadiens • Playoffs • Washington Capitals

Wednesday Webhits: The Frost King’s Links Of The Week

On January 13, 2010, In Daniel Moroz, Wednesday Webhits, By Russian Machine Never Breaks

This week we’ve got a great example of goalie analysis, the difference in salary a player can expect depending on whether he is a restricted or unrestricted free agent, what might explain the difference in predictability and parity between the NHL and other sports (namely, the NBA), and a nice profile of the Capitals.

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Alex Semin • Carey Price • Jaroslav Halak • Jeff Schultz • Mike Green • Montreal Canadiens • Nicklas Backstrom • Shaone Morrisonn • Tom Poti • Washington Capitals

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Gordon Opens the Floodgates! Caps Beat Habs 5-1.

Nick Backstrom to Alex Ovechkin: “I COULD JUST KEES YOU”

Coach: Please Start Jose Theodore on Monday

Answer: Jose friggin’ Theodore

Caps Beat Habs 6-5 (OT). Backstrom’s Hat Trick! Børk Børk Børk!

Habs Stun Caps 3-2. Plekanec Puts His $ Where His Mouth Is.

We Got it Made: 5 Keys to Caps vs. Habs

Your Round One Playoff Schedule!

Wednesday Webhits: The Frost King’s Links Of The Week

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