Should the Caps Lose, They Have Nobody To Blame But Themselves
As the Caps head home to the Verizon Center to play in the most important game of their season on Wednesday, it’s hard not to reflect on what we’ve seen this series, and then think about past postseason…Read More
Tell Us How You Really Feel After Monday’s Game
I urge all Caps fans not to dwell on what happened Monday, because it was only Game 5, not the deciding game (and if that were the case we might as well check out, right?). Instead, focus on the next…Read More
Jay Beagle, Squarely in the Spotlight
Jay Beagle is a lot of things. He’s a genuinely good guy; he’s a success story as a third liner in his first full NHL season; he’s an unfortunately poor fighter; and he’s a reasonably…Read More
Laich, MoJo and Brouwer Paintings
Painter and Caps fan Justine Kenney is at it again, following up her Braden Holtby portrait with not one, but three more - Brooks Laich, Troy Brouwer, and Marcus Johansson. At the rate she’s…Read More
Alzner Picks Winner of Kentucky Derby
Soon after the Caps’ 3-2 victory in Game 4, a couple of Caps went on Twitter to tweet their thoughts about Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (and Mayweather vs. Cotto boxing match). #DERBYonNBC mayweather…Read More
Caps Fans Take It to the Streets
Let’s face it, Playoffs are one long, drawn out, high-stress party. When you add Cinco de Mayo…Read More
Happy Birthday Jeff Halpern!
We wish that Capitals forward Jeff Halpern is having a good 36th birthday, but he’s been benched…Read More
Knuble’s Knights and Other Game 3 Fun
We’re happy to see Mike Knuble back in the lineup, but not as happy as these guys. In celebration…Read More
Holtby and Carlson Asked to Prom
Braden Holtby and John Carlson were asked to Prom by two young ladies along the glass prior to tonight’s…Read More
My Date With @alexsemin
You know how they say the squeaky wheel gets the grease? Well the squeaky wheel also gets a date with…Read More
Happy Birthday Jason Chimera!
Winger/speed skater Jason Chimera is 33 today, and he’s already proven to be one of the few players…Read More
Sic Transit Ursi (Thus Pass the Bears) – 2011-12 Edition
Hope can be a dangerous thing. It can inspire greatness, but it can also make a fall that much more…Read More
It’s the Play-Ovi-Only-When-It-Matters Strategy Box Score
As if you didn’t already know, the Capitals’ 3-2 victory against the Rangers on Monday…Read More
Hershey’s Post-Season Ends With a 2-1 Loss in Wilkes-Barre
Capitals Outsider doesn’t normally do road-game recaps for the Hershey Bears. Tonight, we made…Read More
Game Ones Aren’t That Important Anyway Box Score
The one way I’d like to describe this game: The Rangers’ post made three critical saves…Read More
2012 Round 2 : The Bet
Here we are again, with the Washington Capitals facing the New York Rangers in the Playoffs. You may…Read More
Bears Build on Wednesday’s Win, Avoiding Elimination (Again)
The hockey gods smiled on Hershey tonight. Facing elimination, the Hershey Bears pulled together a…Read More
Caps Outsider Round 2 Roundtable
It’s time once again for another roundtable! After all, it’s people’s opinions that…Read More
Twitter Roundup: Game 7, Racism, a Bitter Bruin
If you haven’t heard about the Twitter controversy tainting surrounding Joel Ward‘s game-winning…Read More
For What It’s Worth
Over the years, I’ve made sure to watch every minute of every Caps playoff disappointment. So I’ve…Read More


