Pittsburgh Penguins

Kings at Capitals In-Game Blog: 02-12-2011

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Pregame Preview: This afternoon, the Capitals are looking to get their first win in their last six games against Western Conference opponents. They are winless in their last five matchups (0-4-1) against the Western Conference, with their most recent attempt resulting in a 2-0 loss against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. The Capitals also … Read more

Steckel Is The Key For Cardiac Caps

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With all of the incredible talent on both teams in this Caps/Pens series, perhaps the most important this far is the Washington Capitals David Steckel. Coming into this series, you’d have thought that Ovechkin and Crosby were playing one-on-one. Then of course, there were those two Russian guys, Semin and Malkin. That being said, the … Read more

Rockin’ the Red, Wearin’ the Worry

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Just when you thought they were out…they pulled you back in. The Washington Capitals have pulled off the improbable and forced a game seven against the Pittsbugh Penguins. I understand that not all fans are alike, and maybe I’m the only one feeling this, but here is what I’m feeling the day after an exciting … Read more

Varlamov Dazzling in Defeat

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In a game with few bright spots for Washington Capitals fan, Simeon Varlamov continued to shine. Varly faced 42 shots on the night – many of them quality chances – and turned away all but 3. The Caps were outplayed and outworked most of the night, but the outstanding young Russian kept the Caps in … Read more

Caps Edge Penguins 4-3

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Once again the Penguins out skated, and outshot the Capitals, and once again the Capitals won by a single goal. The three stars may have been Ovechkin, Crosby and Varlamov, but it was David Steckel’s goal in the second period that turned out to be the difference maker in a game that has been billed … Read more

Second Round to Feature First Ever One-on-One Hockey

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For those that don’t know, the Washington Capitals begin their second round playoffs Saturday at 1pm on NBC against the Pittsburgh Penguins. If you are unfamiliar with hockey and are just starting to listen in to the hype surrounding this series, you may be expecting to tune in for a one-on-one match-up. I turned on … Read more

Hating the Penguins

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The Pittsburgh Pengiuns. There’s a team that should get the bile duct of most Caps fans going. Even though Pittsburgh isn’t a division rival, I can think of no team in the NHL that I hate more than the Pittsburgh Penguins. They are my Dallas Cowboys of Hockey. I hated going to games at Verizon … Read more