stanley cup playoffs
Capitals Top Rangers 2-1 in OT, Take Series Lead
Mike Ribeiro scored 9:24 into overtime, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 2-1 Friday night to regain the momentum — and the lead — in their first-round playoff series.
Caps Call Up 19-Year-Old Wilson, Crabb From Hershey
The Washington Capitals have called up right wings Joey Crabb and Tom Wilson from Hershey of the AHL ahead of Friday’s Game 5 against the New York Rangers. Wilson is just 19-years-old, and the Caps 16th overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft just last year.
Joe B Rips Officiating in New York
Caps fans have been forced to temper expectations after Washington raced to a 2-0 series lead, then promptly dropped the next two on the road in New York, but the help the Rangers are getting from the referees is undeniable, even to veteran broadcaster Joe Beninati.
More Suffering Means There Must Be Something in DC’s Water
We will look back on 2012-13 as a terrific year during which the Nats, Redskins and Caps all gave Washington division titles. However, the hockey team is getting awfully close to joining its baseball and football brethren in repeating an ugly postseason pattern. Is it something in the Potomac River’s water?
Caps Have to Eliminate Somebody Early If They Want ‘The Cup’
The Caps hopes for a series sweep were dashed in their 4-3 loss to the Rangers Monday, but the chance for a short series in the interest of sparing their legs for a deep playoff run is still alive.
Isles Coach Jack Capuano: ‘We Need All 20 Guys Going, And We Didn’t Have All 20’
“I thought some guys worked hard and played a good game,” Islanders coach Jack Capuano said. “Again, with our club we need all 20 guys going, and we didn’t have all 20.”
Matt Cooke Show: “We’re Ready To Do Business”
Hours after helping the Penguins demolish the New York Islanders, Pittsburgh winger Matt Cooke stops by with Vinnie & Cook for his weekly appearance on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.
Here We Go Again: Monzo’s Rangers-Capitals Playoff Preview
What would playoff hockey be without the Rangers playing the Capitals?
LaVar and Dukes: Holtby Sad To See Hunter Go, Proud Of Caps’ Effort
In less than 48 hours Capitals goalie Braden Holtby not only dealt with a disappointing game seven loss in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, but also the surprising news that the man who helped lead them there is leaving.
Mike Wise: Haven’t Seen This Kind Of Commitment From The Capitals In Years
In an interview with Mike Wise on 106.7 The Fan Tuesday morning, New York Rangers play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert pointed out the strategies being implemented by Dale Hunter are similar to those of opponents who’ve had success against the Caps in the past. In short, Washington is emulating what once ailed them.
