Archive for January, 2011

Jan 31st 2011

Farewell to Stretch

AUTHOR: | IN: News | COMMENTS: 3 Comments

Brett “Stretch” Leonhardt, who became a cult hero a couple years back when he had the chance to suit up as a backup goaltender for the first period of a game, is leaving the Capitals.

Jan 28th 2011

Alex Semin Art

AUTHOR: | IN: Photo | COMMENTS: None Yet

In honor of Alexander Semin’s new contract, here’s one of the best drawings of him that I’ve ever seen. It comes from reader Que-ink, who draws hockey players on the site Tegaki.

Jan 26th 2011

Best Place to Go Before or After Game?

AUTHOR: | IN: Random | COMMENTS: 2 Comments

Going to a Caps game is hardly a full night out, particularly on the weekend. With games starting around 7, and regularly ending around 9:30, not everyone is in a hurry to jump on a crowded metro train when there is so much going on in Chinatown. So, where to go?

Jan 25th 2011

What the Hell Was That? Caps-Rangers Box Score

AUTHOR: | IN: Recap | COMMENTS: None Yet

Well, it wasn’t 7-0 this time, and we were treated to boring hockey for two periods while the Caps nursed a lead. Then we saw a fluky goal go in, which actually sparked the Caps to try. Then we saw both goalies look awful in the shootout, all resulting in a 2-1 victory for the Rangers. Worst part: The 7:30 start took a half hour from my day. Click on the image for a larger view.

Jan 24th 2011

Caps look for Broadway Redemption

AUTHOR: | IN: Preview | COMMENTS: None Yet

Tonight the Capitals take on the Rangers from Verizon center, looking to rid themselves of the bitter taste from their last meeting.

Jan 24th 2011

Fun With Caps Beer Koozies

AUTHOR: | IN: Stuff | COMMENTS: None Yet

Our dear reader, MKPanda78 got creative with a Capitals beer koozie, using it to dress up this figurine who is holding up a broken hockey stick and playing with Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

Jan 23rd 2011

Happy Birthday, Scott Hannan!

AUTHOR: | IN: Birthday | COMMENTS: None Yet

Caps defenseman Scott Hannan, of Richmond, BC, is 32 today.

Jan 23rd 2011

Caps-Leafs Box Score

AUTHOR: | IN: Recap | COMMENTS: None Yet

Woo hoo! The Capitals look like their old selves in a 4-1 win against Toronto on Saturday. Click on the image to get a better look. Or, zoom in. Or, get a bigger monitor. Shortest fight ever. From Hockeyfights.com, Matt Hendricks vs. Mike Brown:

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