After their worst performance of the postseason in game three; the Capitals looked to bounce back and take a commanding series lead Thursday night. Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov opened up scoring in game four scoring 4:28 into the contest to give Washington an early lead. It was a lead that did not last long; as […]
Game three of the Eastern Conference Finals symbolized the first time since 1998 Washington D.C. hosted a conference final. The Capitals held their usual pregame morning skate at Kettler Iceplex Tuesday morning; and the team looked the loosest they have all postseason. Perhaps too loose. That same confidence carried over into the 8:15pm puck drop […]
Heading into game two, the Capitals were looking for a repeat performance; while the Lightning were looking for the complete opposite of game one‘s showing. Tom Wilson scored 28 seconds into the Mother’s Day contest to give the Caps an early 1-0 lead. Wilson’s goal was assisted by Matt Niskanen and Evgeny Kuznetsov. After Wilson’s […]
Playing in the conference finals for the first time in 20 years, the Capitals wasted no time in seizing the opportunity. Michal Kempny scored 7:28 into the first period to open up the scoring in this series. The goal was Kempny first career playoff goal; and assisted by Capitals hero Evgeny Kuznetsov and John Carlson. […]