Archive for February, 2011

From HockeyFights.com : Matt Hendricks vs. Zenon Konopka This helped to turn the game around, but Hendricks was obviously outmatched here.

We’ve seen this a couple times this season. The Caps stink it up in one or more games, then appear to continue that trend with a lackluster start before rallying for a victory. Then some of us point to it as a ‘turning point’ after a couple of victories before they get shut out again. Anywho, the Caps beat the Islanders, 3-2, Saturday, after going down 2-0, and only one night after a pathetic 6-0 loss to the Rangers at home. We here at Capitals Outsider didn’t even bother boxing that one as it would’ve been completely inappropriate. Click on [...]

From HockeyFights.com : Jason Chimera vs. Michael Sauer The Sauer victory here in the opening minutes, set the tone for the game.

In an article titled “Falling Star,” Sports Illustrated writer Brian Cazeneuve gives ‘anecdotal evidence’ that the league has ‘figured out’ Capitals star Alex Ovechkin by being more physical. Cazeneuve’s proof? Ovechkin started a fight with Brandon Dubinsky in a loss to the Rangers Dec. 12. He took a knee-to-knee hit from Matt Cooke against the Penguins recently. Phoenix’s Derek Morris took a hooking penalty against him only 19 seconds into the game. So there you have it, folks. It only took five seasons, two MVPs, and a couple of goal scoring titles until fellow NHLers figured out Ovie. The key to success was [...]

Capitals defenseman Jeff Schultz is 25 today. Schultz, of Calgary, Alberta, was drafted 27th overall in 2004 by the Capitals.

There is almost nothing stopping anyone from being a reporter these days. This kid is a San Jose Sharks fan and gives his take on the Caps-Sharks game from last week. His style suddenly makes me interested in the Sharks. Hell, I hope the Sharks win the Stanley Cup so I can see his review of that. Enjoy.

In honor of Black History Month, and in support of the NHL’s Hockey is for Everyone initiative, we present the All-Black Hockey Team over at Gunaxin Sports. The full roster constructed of only current NHL players includes former Capital Mike Grier, and more than a few Atlanta Thrashers.

From HockeyFights.com : Matt Bradley vs. Ryan Craig Matt Bradley took care of business after his big hit on Cooke.