Puck 'N Hockey

What do you get when coming off a media hyped win streak, start a goalie who has not seen NHL action in more than 2 months, and play a white hot Ottawa team in their building?  Another stinker and hopefully, forgettable performance by the Washington Capitals. Semyon Varlamov did not look ready to face the…Click here for more.

Even without ‘the streak’, that 6-5 OT loss to Montreal last night was a stinker.  The Capitals fell into some old, bad habits which played right into the Habs’ style.  The NHL on ice officials decided to weigh in on the game’s outcome again.  There were some bright spots but for a team that expects…Click here for more.

The Washington Capitals have left for a quick 3 game road trip starting in Montreal, while the DC area deals with yet another massive Winter storm.  Getting away from the distractions of a Winter storm in Washington is probably a good thing for the Caps.  They should be able to focus on the task of…Click here for more.

I will be the first to admit, watching the Capitals over the last 3 and a half weeks has been very exciting.  They have been winning games in many different ways.  High scoring blow outs, comebacks, dominating performances, and exciting overtime games against bitter rivals have all occurred during the 14 game run.  It is…Click here for more.

The Penguins used their arduous winter trek to Washington as inspiration to fuel a quick start.  Pittsburgh came out of the room flying getting several quality chances.  Combine this with some questionable officiating and the Penguins should have cruised to victory.  Except, Alexander Ovechkin was not going lose. Early on, the Pens had “the jump”…Click here for more.