Kuznetsov Lifts Caps to OT Win, 4-3
Kuznetsov sends Caps into All-Star break/bye week on winning note with GWG just 26 seconds into OT
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
It wasn't always pretty, but at night's end, it was two points for the Capitals. Evgeny Kuznetsov scored on the first possession of overtime, giving the Caps a 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday night in Columbus.
SKATE SHAVINGS - News and Notes From Caps' Morning Skate
As they play final game ahead of bye week break, Caps seek to recover their dormant offensive touch, Lindgren starts, more
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
Baby Just Break - The Caps take on the Blue Jackets in Columbus tonight in their final game ahead of the NHL's All-Star Weekend in Florida, and Washington's "bye week," which immediately follows the All-Star break. After tonight's tilt in Columbus, the Caps will be quiet and idle until an afternoon practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Feb. 9. Washington's next game is a Saturday matinee match against the Bruins in Boston on Feb. 11.
Caps Finish Trip in Columbus
Washington concludes two-game trip and January slate on Tuesday vs. Jackets
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
January 31 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV: NBCSW
Radio: Capitals Radio 24/7, 106.7 The Fan
Washington Capitals (26-20-6)
Columbus Blue Jackets (15-32-3)
Leafs Roll Past Caps, 5-1
Toronto erupts for four second-period goals in less than 13 minutes to blow past Caps
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
The Toronto Maple Leafs erupted for four goals in the second period to erase a 1-0 Washington lead, rolling over the Caps and sending them to a third straight road setback, a 5-1 loss at Scotiabank Place on Sunday.
SKATE SHAVINGS - News and Notes From Caps' Morning Skate
Caps seek to put consecutive wins together for first time in over a month, Caps killing with discipline, Kuemper starts, more
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
Save It For Sunday - The Caps are in Toronto for a late Sunday matinee match with the Maple Leafs, the finale of the season's series between the two teams. Toronto won over Washington here by a 3-2 count back on Oct. 13 in the Caps' second game of the season, and Washington returned the favor in the District with 5-2 victory on Dec. 17, a victory fueled by Erik Gustafsson's first career hat trick.
Caps Take on Leafs in Toronto
Seeking a second straight win for first time in over a month, Caps face one of the beasts of the East
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
January 29 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena
Time: 5:00 p.m.
TV: NBCSW
Radio: Capitals Radio 24/7, 106.7 The Fan
Washington Capitals (26-19-6)
Toronto Maple Leafs (30-12-8)
Backstrom Helps Caps Past Pens
Caps get past Pens in shootout with Backstrom supplying the decisive strike
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
Caps center Nicklas Backstrom has endured a great deal of difficulty over the last several months. He underwent hip resurfacing surgery last spring and fought his way back in the months of subsequent rehab. He had bout with Covid around the holidays, and then just before Washington's Tuesday night game against the Avalanche in Denver, he had to miss the game because of a non-Covid illness.
SKATE SHAVINGS - News and Notes From Caps' Morning Skate
Tied in Metro standings, Caps and Pens tangle tonight; Sheary and Mantha hit milestones, Kuemper starts, more
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
Home, Home Again - Back from a weeklong three-game trip out west, the Caps returned home on Wednesday and tonight they will host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second of just three meetings between the two longtime divisional rivals this season. The Caps and Pens will conclude their short season's series on March 25 when Washington makes its lone visit to the Steel City this season.
Caps Clash with Penguins
Back in town after a week out west, Caps host Pens in their lone home game in span of 25 days
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
January 26 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV: NBCSW
Radio: Capitals Radio 24/7, 106.7 The Fan
Pittsburgh Penguins (24-15-8)
Washington Capitals (25-19-6)
Caps Drop 3-2 Decision in Denver
Caps got bounce back they were looking for, but not the two points as they can't catch up to Colorado
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
Following an ugly 6-2 setback to the Golden Knights in Vegas on Saturday, the Caps were seeking a good bounce back effort on Tuesday in Denver against the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche. The Caps got the bounce back, but not enough of the bounces, falling 3-2 to the Avs in the finale of a three-game trip out west.