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The Narrative: Too Little, Too Late, and Two-Game Hole

Too Little Over the course of the 82-game regular season, only the Tampa Bay Lightning scored more goals than the Capitals, who averaged a positively robust 3.49 lamp-lighters per outing. In the playoffs, that number has dropped to 2.67 overall (padded with five empty-net goals and lowest among teams still in the tourney) and a woeful 1.50 in the second round (which includes an empty…

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The Narrative: Doing the Splits, Rushing and Dumping, and Literally Dogs

Doing the Splits Let’s be perfectly clear from the jump: Logan Thompson is not the reason the Caps lost Games 3 and 4. With that out of the way, let’s look at Thompson’s home/road splits through nine playoff games this season. At Capital One Arena, Thompson is 4-1 with a sparkling .954 save percentage and 1.38 goals against average, saving an almost ludicrous 10.6…

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Capitals vs. Hurricanes: Round 2 Game 5 Thread

The Capitals have some work to do. Down 3-1 in their series against the Hurricanes, their only choices are to win or start the summer far earlier than they hoped. It’s a steep hill to climb, for sure…but it starts with one. Get one win, and go from there. Get one win, and live to fight another day. First, some admin stuff for Game 5: Series: 1-3 Goalie Matchup: Logan…

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Memorial Day Open Thread

Happy Memorial Day, Caps fans! If you have today off, may your day be relaxing and spent doing something you enjoy. If you have to work today (lookin’ at you, service industry heroes), may you find a moment to relax. To celebrate, catch up on all things Team USA’s IIHF Men’s World Championships gold medal win yesterday! After they won, they honored Johnny Gaudreau in a touching moment…

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2024-25 Rink Wrap: Anthony Beauvillier

From Beauvillier to Wilson, we’re taking a look at and grading the 2024-25 season for every player who laced ‘em up for the Washington Capitals for a significant number of games during the campaign, with an eye towards 2025-24. First up, Anthony Beauvillier. The Bio: #72 | Left Wing | Shoots: Left Height: 5’11” | Weight: 180 | Born: June 8, 1997 Birthplace: Sorel-Tracy, QC | Acquired: At the…

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