Japers' Rink, a Washington Capitals community

For those watching and wanting to chat about the Wings/'Hawks game this afternoon, this is your thread. Have at it.

Through six games, the Pens have outscored the Caps by a single goal, and the series (at least on the scoreboard) has been every bit as close as that stat might imply - 92% of the series has been...

"Forward Jay Beagle has been recalled from Hershey, Coach Bruce Boudreau said moments ago. When asked why Beagle was recalled, Boudreau said, 'I have my reasons'." - Capitals Insider

"Defensemen Karl Alzner and Tyler Sloan are on the ice here at KCI. Both were held out of last night's game in Hershey because of an 'illness'. Apparently, they've made a miraculous recovery and...

The Caps are now 7-1 all-time in Game 1s against the Penguins, but just 1-6 in the previous seven series.

Bruce Boudreau Conference Call Transcript--April 30, 2009 DAVID KEON: Good afternoon, everyone. I'm David Keon of the National Hockey League's public relations department and I'd like to welcome...

As you probably know by now, the 2008-09 Caps became the 21st team in NHL history to win a playoff series after falling behind 3 games to one. Of the 20 previous teams to accomplish this feat,...

"There is nothing better than coming back to haunt your former team. And Poti did nothing short of that with two goals and six points during the Caps’ seven-game triumph over the Rangers. He’s...

"Bruce Boudreau wouldn't say for sure, but Chris Clark prepared during the morning skate as if he's going to suit up for tonight's Game 7 against the Rangers at Verizon Center. If does get in,...

"If Donald Brashear is indeed suspended for Game 7 against the Rangers tomorrow night, I'm told there's a possibility that captain Chris Clark will suit up for the first time since Jan. 27." - C...