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Way to hold on and get a big WIN two men down for almost the last 5 minutes of the game vs. Fla.! 3-1 CAPS

Player of the game/Defensive MVP of the NHL=Mike Green! Way to play man! Last 6 games 7 goals, two tonight and sealed the deal for the CAPS VICTORY!

Bonehead penalties are killings us, Minor's/Majors! Stay out of the Freakin box!

[URL="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/GS020783.HTM"]Game Summary[/URL]

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What an awesome penalty kill to win that game. Especially during the Panther's 2-man advantage. Just a sick, sick penalty kill. Those guys were on fumes too. They needed a line change desperately and still held on.

Huge win. Rock that RED!

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Forgot last pm, heck of a game between the pipes for Theo. He's starting to really look like the guy the CAPS hoped he be. GREAT JOB!

Next game, Wednesday pm vs. Rangers.

News and notes from last nights win from the CAPS Insider:
[url=http://blog.washingtonpost.com/capitalsinsider/]Capitals Insider[/url]

Posted at 10:47 PM ET, 02/ 7/2009
Caps 3, Panthers 1

There was an all-too-familiar feeling in Verizon Center when Shaone Morrisonn was whistled for a 5-minute major and a 10-minute game misconduct for checking from behind with 5:01 remaining in regulation. The Capitals would have to kill a 5-on-3 for the fifth straight game, then face a regular power play the rest of the way, testing the penalty killing unit that had given up a goal in 13 straight games.

"It was embarrassing for us," said David Steckel, who was on the ice for three shifts and 3:01 after Morrisonn's penalty. "That's not the kind of records you want to set, letting one go in 13 games in a row. That was important for us tonight. It was just time for that to end. The three guys who were out there knew we needed to get it done, because we haven't in the last few games when we've been down two men before."

*The Panthers recorded just one shot in those final five minutes as the Capitals penalty killers blocked six shots -- Steckel and Tom Poti each had two while Nicklas Backstrom and Karl Alzner both had one -- to finally snap the streak as Washington held an opponent without a power play goal since Jan. 3 to close out a 3-1 win over Florida.

"It was a matter of time. Eventually that streak had to end," Bruce Boudreau said. "It wasn't a very smart play by Mo and it's one thing that we're excited, that we're killing it, we're doing a great job, but you've got to be able to control your emotions out there. It was definitely a five-minute penalty. I thought the penalty killers did a tremendous job."

On to the rest of tonight's notes...
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Caps half way thru the second period routing the bolts in Tampa! 4-1

Way to go Mike Green, shattering the record books! Scoring streak continues for the best Defensive player in the league! 8 game scoring streak! 22 goals on the season, +26

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Dominating performance tonight! Neuvirth looks solid in goal.

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Yes outstanding road win tonight in Tampa! 5-1 CAPS

Neuvirth solid between the pipes to get his first NHL VICTORY!

And Mike Green...WOW this kid is unbelievable!

Keep on keepin on CAPS!

[URL="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/GS020829.HTM"]Game Summary[/URL]

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CAPS have a 5:00 showdown with the closest team in the South East to them the Panthers. BIG GAME!

Have to show them who the dominate team in the SouthEast/East for that matter is. We need to win this game and get some separation from the Panthers they trial the CAPS by 11 points in the SE.

Posted at 3:34 PM ET, 02/15/2009
Today's Lineup

Less than 24 hours after last night's 5-1 throttling of the Lightning in Tampa, the Caps are back at it - but with several changes to the lineup. Jose Theodore will start in goal. Jay Beagle, Milan Jurcina and Karl Alzner are back in. Michael Nylander, John Erskine and Staffan Kronwall are out (healthy), and Viktor Kozlov will miss his fifth game with a groin muscle pull.

Here's how they should line up:

Forwards
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Semin
Fleischmann-Fedorov-Fehr
Laich-Steckel-Gordon
Brashear-Beagle-Bradley

Defensemen
Morrisonn-Green
Alzner-Poti
Schultz-Jurcina

Green can tie the franchise record for consecutive games with a goal tonight (the record is nine). Bruce Boudreau, meantime, thinks this game is really important from a psychological standpoint. The Caps have a 11-point lead on the Panthers.

"They're catching us [but] we can really do a number on them if we beat them," he said. "And we just want to establish dominance over a team. We haven't done it. We're 1-1 against these guys. [But] it's very big, psychologically, to win these games.

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How bout the GREATEST SHOW on ice! 4-2 CAPS THANKS OVIE!!

The GREAT 8=HAT TRICK/WINNING GOAL, AGAIN!= VICTORY CAPS!

Great finish to a great game, for the CAPS that is! HUGE WIN/2 points!

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I've recently discovered that amazingly enough I actually get a pretty clear signal of 1500 AM (Federal News Radio) from DC up here in Connecticut, so I no longer have to listen to the Rangers or Devils at night on my drive home. Now can I listen to the Caps...it's awesome!

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[quote=SmootSmack;527260]I've recently discovered that amazingly enough I actually get a pretty clear signal of 1500 AM (Federal News Radio) from DC up here in Connecticut, so I no longer have to listen to the Rangers or Devils at night on my drive home. Now can I listen to the Caps...it's awesome![/quote]

Thats way cool smoot!

Todays game was off the hook! The CAPS made this one interesting....but got serious with 2 minutes left.

Then it turned into the GREAT 8 (41 league leading goals, by FAR) SHOW! This young super star is truly unfreakin believable!

[URL="http://capitals.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Recap&seas=20082009&gtype=2&gnum=836"]Washington Capitals - Recap: Washington @ Florida - 02/15/2009[/URL]

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We just grabbed 4 points in the past 20 or so hours. Great stuff. And now we get 4 in a row in the Phone Booth.

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Anyone that didn't see the game tonight... needs to go to nhl.com and check it out.

Ovechkin with another "Youtube" goal last night. It will be sure to make the highlights this year...

I've run out of words to describe him, so someone else can try to do that...

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He's simply the VERY BEST the game has to offer for a reason! HE'S FREAKIN UNSTOPPABLE! 8

Great game way to not quit, come back and get the VICTORY in SO fashion! OUTSTANDING TEAM EFFORT!

CAPS cap off habs 4-3! Nice job The other Alex & Back in the SO. Another solid performance for Theo.

[URL="http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/GS020856.HTM"]Game Summary[/URL]

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Lets get it on with a Friday night tilt with the Avs....Tonight the CAPS continue there roll!!!!

[url=http://capitals.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Preview&seas=20082009&gtype=2&gnum=871]Washington Capitals - Preview: Colorado @ Washington - 02/20/2009[/url]

CAPS WIN BIG!

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We're riding a 3 game winning streak and play 8 of our next 9 in the phone booth. Great chance for us to make a big push on Boston for that #1 seed....

ROCK THAT RED!

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Yes...for myself horrible prediction. The West has given us a fit. And yes even the Avs are a team you certainly can't overlook, as we must have OR just have laid an egg. And we should have kicked there butt.

Great opportunity blown. I missed the game went to cut the DVR on and somehow it started at the end of the game.....I saw 4-1 and hit the erase button. Just got in from a party, maybe thats the reason we couldn't geter done.....yea right!

We MUST rebound Sunday vs. the pens...I'll be there for that one!!!

Lets get back on track.

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Great blowout win against little Sidney and his inferior group!! Gotta love this:

[IMG]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/gmscud/crosbydouche.jpg[/IMG]

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Shirt kinda sums up the whole bottom feeding sorry ass pens org! THEY SUCK!!

We kicked there ass and took there lunch money. HOW BOUT THEM CAPS!!!!! The RED WAS ROCKIN LOUD AND PROUD TODAY.

Gabby made a statement, after that horrible Friday pm game. And the team upheld there end of the bargain today! GREAT GAME, but when isn't it when we own and beat the shit outta those sorry ass pens.....

Maybe next year....Sid the little biatch and the rest of his girls!

Keep on truckin CAPS!

CAPS=5
shitbirds=2

[URL="http://capitals.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Recap&seas=20082009&gtype=2&gnum=887"]Washington Capitals - Recap: Pittsburgh @ Washington - 02/22/2009[/URL]

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Big game tonight vs. one of our biggest rivals the flyers.

This will be a big game and a big challenge to keep chippin away for the #1 seed in the Eastern chase, to catch the Bees.

We need to step up and get this one at home and it won't come easy!

[url=http://blog.washingtonpost.com/capitalsinsider/]Capitals Insider[/url]

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they were better for most of the game. 2-0 lead to a 4-2 loss sucks :(

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The Caps are playing great...there seems to be a different star every game. Ovechkin seems to be outstanding in every game, and other players are stepping up.

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flyers fan , but really like the way #8 plays. and Crosby is a douche. and Ovechkin would kill him if he wanted to

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I was reading that recent SI article about the pens and it baffles me how people can still try to claim that Cindy Crosby is the best player in hockey. Is he even really the best player on this own team?

Even most pittsburgh fans can now admit that there is no way he's better than Ovechkin. Take last night's goal for example: he was getting clotheslined by his own guy and was still able to flick the puck in as he was falling backwards. The goal was sick, but since it was from Ovie it just seemed ordinary.

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;529893]I was reading that recent SI article about the pens and it baffles me how people can still try to claim that Cindy Crosby is the best player in hockey. Is he even really the best player on this own team?

Even most pittsburgh fans can now admit that there is no way he's better than Ovechkin. Take last night's goal for example: he was getting clotheslined by his own guy and was still able to flick the puke in as he was falling backwards. The goal was sick, but since it was from Ovie it just seemed ordinary.[/quote]

This year Malkin is the best player on the Pens for sure.

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cindy crosby... nice ;)

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CAPS slash thrash, 4-3! Neuvirth (2-0) looked solid between the pipes.

Need to get on a roll see if we can get the Bees on the road Saturday. Then turn around and fight it out with Fla. Sunday at Verizon.....We'll be there for that one!!!

Let's see if Theo can get hot at the right time and stay hot, down the stretch! 20 games left.

[url=http://capitals.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Recap&seas=20082009&gtype=2&gnum=912]Washington Capitals - Recap: Atlanta @ Washington - 02/26/2009[/url]

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Didn't get a chance to see the game tonight - was working late - but I see we dominated on the PP again. 3 goals. Nicely. I'm glad Neuvirth is playing well. I thought Varlamov was going to be the guy to replace Johnson, but I guess his knee isn't quite there. Either that or Neuvirth has gained the edge. Either way I'm thrilled about the future of the goalie position for the Caps!

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Huge tilt this afternoon against the bean brains in bean town! We need to play our best to get this one on the road! It would be a HUGE 2 points if we can get it on the road!

[url=http://blog.washingtonpost.com/capitalsinsider/]Capitals Insider[/url]

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HOW ABOUT THAT OT SHOT BY SEMIN!!!!! That was sick!!!! I missed the whole game except for the few minutes of OT, but I guess that was all I needed to see. What a team!

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Well then you missed a GREAT game! But got to see the bean burner! The other Alex from damn near MID ICE....to put the bean brains outta there misery!

Great effort by the entire team. Great 8 gets his league leading 45th

Theo played well...but let the tying goal by which was a little weak.

We shall be in DC tomorrow for the Fla. match up! ROCKIN THAT RED! Need another BIG WIN tomorrow @ 3pm.

[URL="http://espn.go.com/nhl/boxscore?gameId=290228001"]Capitals vs. Bruins - Box Score - February 28, 2009 - ESPN[/URL]

Sidenote: I really hope they change the rule ASAP for the LOSER getting a point. Winner TAKES ALL!!!! Big game and the CAPS stand tall and come home with 2 POINTS!!! WELL DONE!

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[quote=ArtMonkDrillz;531932]HOW ABOUT THAT OT SHOT BY SEMIN!!!!! That was sick!!!! I missed the whole game except for the few minutes of OT, but I guess that was all I needed to see. What a team![/quote]

Did you see how quickly Boston's goalie skated off the ice? Hilarious!! Go Caps.

I will say, if we hadn't allowed that power play goal late in the 3rd it would have kept Boston from picking up a point. Our 3rd period penalties have been awful lately.

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As the trade deadline is nearing (March 4) SI.com predicts the CAPS move as follows: LETS MAKE A DEAL..?

Bonk & Zanon would both be solid additions to the club, for the playoffs and beyond! Hope it happens.

[URL="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/allan_muir/02/27/trade.matchmaker/1.html"]NHL trade deadline deals that make sense - Allan Muir - SI.com[/URL]

Nashville sends Radek Bonk and Greg Zanon to Washington for Oskar Osala and Sami Lepisto

The young Caps may still be a year or two away from the silverware, but they've played well enough to earn deadline reinforcements from George McPhee. Goaltending may be the most glaring need, but this deal addresses two other problem areas: lack of depth down the middle and the need for a physical presence on the blueline. Bonk is operating at 62 percent on the draw -- tops in the league -- and Zanon is a warrior who'll sacrifice his body to make a play. Both are UFA's this summer, so they won't impact next year's books. The Preds get a promising young forward in Osala -- currently third among AHL rookies with 19 goals -- and a small but talented puck-moving blueliner in Lepisto.

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[quote=skinsfan_nn;532012]As the trade deadline is nearing (March 4) SI.com predicts the CAPS move as follows: LETS MAKE A DEAL..?

Bonk & Zanon would both be solid additions to the club, for the playoffs and beyond! Hope it happens.

[URL="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/allan_muir/02/27/trade.matchmaker/1.html"]NHL trade deadline deals that make sense - Allan Muir - SI.com[/URL]

Nashville sends Radek Bonk and Greg Zanon to Washington for Oskar Osala and Sami Lepisto

The young Caps may still be a year or two away from the silverware, but they've played well enough to earn deadline reinforcements from George McPhee. Goaltending may be the most glaring need, but this deal addresses two other problem areas: lack of depth down the middle and the need for a physical presence on the blueline. Bonk is operating at 62 percent on the draw -- tops in the league -- and Zanon is a warrior who'll sacrifice his body to make a play. Both are UFA's this summer, so they won't impact next year's books. The Preds get a promising young forward in Osala -- currently third among AHL rookies with 19 goals -- and a small but talented puck-moving blueliner in Lepisto.[/quote]

How can you not want a hockey player with a last name like Bonk??

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[quote=GMScud;532015]How can you not want a hockey player with a last name like Bonk??[/quote]

McPhee is pretty good about knowing his BONK, we do have the BRASH and one hell of a hockey club! Could hold his own VERY well in his time. The man could flat out go.

As Tocchet remembers well & in his time he was one of the toughest to ever lasem up! And our old bench boss Glen Hanlon (pre BRUCE) remembers as well!

Hope this clip works well...ENJOY!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKyJIsuQ_GU"]YouTube - George McPhee vs. Rick Tocchet -- Flyers Rangers[/ame]

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Welll this game today was good for about 1 minute and it was the first and we scored after that, WE TANKED. The other 59 the CAPS flat out SUCKED!!! From one end to the other. Theo you better get it together son. Right now YOU ARE THE WEAK LINK!

I hope Bruce works the ever livin shit outta this squad! After this LAME performance! The just stunk the J up...NOUGH SAID!

And there was a fckin blizzard from DC to West Point, 5 1/2 hour road trip to get home usually 2 3/4. I could puke!

GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER CAPS!!!!!

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In case you missed the game winner against the bees:

[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Video-Alexander-Semin-s-80-foot-game-winning-go?urn=nhl,144804]Video: Alexander Semin's 80-foot game-winning goal vs. Boston - Puck Daddy - NHL - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

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OVY to miss HUGE GAME for the CAPS to get back on track after two home losses vs. the leafs tonight.

Tonight a must win for team confidence! They must rebound and get back on track. Theo get your job done, as well as the rest of the team step up!

[URL="http://capitals.nhl.com/"]Washington Capitals - The Official Web Site[/URL]

Ovechkin to Miss Thursday's Game
Left wing is day-to-day with injured foot
Mike Vogel | WashingtonCaps.com Senior Writer Washington Capitals
Mar 5, 2009, 6:11 PM EST

Ovechkin
Washington left wing Alex Ovechkin will miss tonight’s game between the Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ovechkin is day-to-day with a foot injury incurred at Wednesday’s practice at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex.

Ovechkin, now in his fourth NHL season, missed two games earlier this season when he returned to his native Russia to visit with his ailing grandfather. Tonight’s game marks just the second game in the 23-year-old’s NHL career that he has missed because of injury. Ovechkin sat out a game between the Capitals and the Islanders on Long Island on Jan. 30, 2006.

Washington lost that game against New York a bit more than three years ago, and it was 1-1 in the two games Ovechkin missed earlier this season.

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caps need to get out of this funk. theyre playin very poorish right now.

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[quote=wolfeskins;534591]caps need to get out of this funk. theyre playin very poorish right now.[/quote]

I think we made a mistake not helping out the blue line before the trade deadline. We're not gonna win too many defense-first hockey games. Plus our goaltending is average at best. I think we'll break out of this funk, but I'm worried about how we'll do in the playoffs.

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Finally broke out of the funk tonight, beating Nashville 2-1 in OT. Caps also finally beat a team from the Western Conference.

Huge game at Philly on Thursday, they're creeping up on us in the points standings.