Washington Capitals

This category is for all things related to the Washington Capitals and their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears.

Calder Cup Semis vs. Philly Game 2

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When the Philadelphia Phantoms’ parent team, the Philadelphia Flyers, were on the verge of winning their first Stanley Cup in 1974, when they called the Spectrum ‘home’, the streaking trend was running rampant. Tonight, however, in possibly the last game played at the same historic venue, it was the Hershey Bears doing the streaking, reeling … Read more

Capitals Drop Game 2 Despite Varlamov’s Fantastic Start

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In what was expected to be another aggressive, offensive affair, Game 2 turned into a tale of two goalies. On one side, there’s the young, four-year veteran who is regarded as one of the best young goalies in the NHL. On the other side is a raw but talented 20-year old prospect that is in … Read more

Varlamov Gets the Call

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Simeon Varlamov is starting in net for the Washington Capitals in game 2 of their first round series against the New York Rangers. Varlamov, only 20-years-old, has only started five games as an NHL goal-tender.

The move was made just four days after Jose Theodore, Washington’s starting goalie throughout the season, struggled in a 4-3 loss. Theodore’s lackluster effort was cited — by both fans and the local media — as the reason for Washington’s game-one loss.

Varlamov has played well and seems to take better angles and move better in the net than Thedoroe, but his sample size as an NHL net-minder is miniscule. There was a sense of shock in the press box when Varlamov, and not Theodore, led the Capitals on to the ice in warmups.

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Ovie On E:60, 4/21

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The Washington Capitals’ ultra-megastar Alexander Ovechking will make an appearance on ESPN’s E:60, ESPN’s verson of 60 minutes. Ovie, who will be the first hockey player to make the show, spent multiple hours over the course of two weeks shooting for the piece. Rachel Nichols will do the interview. If that name sounds familiar to … Read more

Calder Cup Semis vs. Philly, Game 1

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For the first time since 2000, the Hershey Bears and the Philadelphia Phantoms met in the Calder Cup Playoffs, with the Bears taking a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Division Semifinals by a score of 4-2 at the Wachovia Spectrum. Hershey’s Andrew Gordon was the only lamplighter in the first period, with Kyle Wilson … Read more

Bears Return Phantoms’ Favor

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Facing the same team, the Philadelphia Phantoms, in the same venue that they suffered one of their most heartbreaking losses on home ice five years ago to the day, the Hershey Bears exacted a little morsel of revenge, clawing out a 3-2 win over the Phantoms at Giant Center. Hershey goaltender, Michal Neuvirth, coming off … Read more

Bears Fail to Foil Phantoms Finale 04.10.09

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Despite the impeding wrecking ball, the Philadelphia Phantoms showcased the reason they are a team to be reckoned with in the last game played at the Wachovia Spectrum, billed as ‘America’s Showplace’. The Phantoms handily defeated the Hershey Bears, 5-2, beginning with three unanswered first period goals. David Laliberte and Jonathan Matsumoto, Philly’s scoring co-leaders … Read more

Eastern Conference Playoff Picture Shaping Up

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With Washington’s win over division rival Tampa Bay last night, the playoff picture is starting to come into focus. Your top-3 seeds in the East are 1 – Boston 2 – Washington 3 – New Jersey Seeds 4, 5, and 6 will be determined this weekend but will include Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Carolina Seeds 7 … Read more