Tag: Capitals Playoffs 2020

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Capitals vs. Islanders Game 3 Recap: Woe is Washington in Overtime Loss

By Japers' Rink Team | Aug 15th 2020 | 1 min read |

NHL Gamecenter – Natural Stat Trick With tactical home ice advantage switching in New York’s favor and their two game series lead the Capitals...

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The Narrative: Down in a Hole, ‘V’ is for ‘Vanishing Act’, and Bettman and Robin

By Japers' Rink Team | Aug 15th 2020 | 4 min read |

1. Down in a Hole What started off with promise ended in despondence on Friday night as the Caps turned in a second poor performance in two games and ...

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Capitals vs Islanders Game 2 Recap: Too Many Men, Not Enough Goals in 5-2 Loss

By Japers' Rink Team | Aug 15th 2020 | 1 min read |

The Good: Nothing really. The penalty kill was good even though they got scored on once but it was an unlucky goal. The first 10 minutes were also go...

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The Narrative: Back Out/Tiger In, Hole-tby and Blueline Blues

By Japers' Rink Team | Aug 13th 2020 | 3 min read |

1. Backstrom Out, Eller In As deflating as it is unsurprising, Todd Reirden announced yesterday that Nicklas Backstrom will miss Game 2: Not great. Fo...

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The Narrative: Blown Lead, Backstrom Injured and Power Up

By Japers' Rink Team | Aug 13th 2020 | 3 min read |

1. Well, That Blows The Caps kicked off the 2020 postseason yesterday with a bang… and not the good kind. After taking a 2-0 lead midway through...

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Thursday Caps Clips: Shake It Off

By Japers' Rink Team | Aug 13th 2020 | 1 min read |

Your savory breakfast links: Despite that, doesn’t look like Lee will be facing the NHL’s Department of Player Safety (unless you can get suspende...

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Capitals Outraged After “Predatory” Hit Leaves Nicklas Backstrom Injured in First Game of Playoffs

By Japers' Rink Team | Aug 13th 2020 | 3 min read |

The Washington Capitals got just 89 seconds into the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs before taking a significant blow to their lineup, wh...

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Capitals vs Islanders Game 1 Recap: Islanders Score Four Unanswered in 4-2 Win

By Japers' Rink Team | Aug 12th 2020 | 5 min read |

NHL Gamecenter – Corsica – Natural Stat Trick BAH GAWD THAT’S JOHN CARLSON’S MUSIC! That’s right, folks, after missing all three of ...

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Wednesday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Islanders Game 1 Game Day

By Japers' Rink Team | Aug 12th 2020 | 1 min read |

Your playoff-opening links: Go time....

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Rink Roundtable: Round 1 Awaits

By Japers' Rink Team | Aug 12th 2020 | 8 min read |

Q1. Where do you think the Caps have the upper hand on the Isles, and where might New York have an advantage? Luke: The Capitals have the clear advant...