From the time I was 9 until about 16, I was a walking sports encyclopedia. My dad, who imparted much of my sports knowledge,…
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Features
In Soviet Russia, Award Accepts You
After picking up the pieces from the devastating end to the Caps season, I finally was able to think about hockey again. I logged…
Washington Capitals
Despite #1 Seed, Capitals Must Scrap
Going into the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Washignton Capitals were certainly the trendy pick to win it all. They had the best odds in…
Features
#Caps: A Love Story
There are hundreds of voices, speaking simultaneously in different inflections. Still, they can all be heard clearly, neatly organized into a crimson-clad chorus. Their…
Features
Caps: Time To Carpe Diem
Momentum: shifted. Before we begin, a quick look at the last 12 goals scored in the Capitals-Canadiens series (Period-Time-Strength-Team-Goalscorer, courtesy NHL.com): Game 2 (6-5…
Features
Is Eight Actually Great?
Eight is a magic number in Baltimore-area sports. There’s Cal Ripken, Jr., Baltimore’s greatest to wear the number. Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is rewriting…
Videos
Alex Ovechkin “Hot Stick” Celebration
Alex Ovechkin celebrates his 50th goal with an unusual celebration.