Matthew Shea, Author at Capitals Outsider

Week 13 Recap: Caps Salvage Week And Stay Atop East

The Caps had two lousy losses to start the week but bounced back, including with an 8-1 spanking of Boston.
After Slow Start, Alex Ovechkin Is Heating Up

Alex Ovechkin has 11 goals in the past 11 games and is suddenly back in the hunt for the Rocket Richard trophy.
Week 11 Recap: Caps Go 3-0

After a perfect week, going 3-0, the Caps find themselves sitting atop the East division.
Daniel Sprong an Unlikely Contributor to the Caps’ Success

This season, Sprong has five goals and seven points in only 16 games.
Week 9 Recap: Despite Lead Issues, Caps Keep Winning

The Caps are letting teams back into games despite healthy leads, yet still managing to escape with wins.
Week 7 Recap: Caps Finish Strong

A strong finish to the week lifts the Caps back into first place.
Week 5 Recap: Another Pointless Week

Three postponed games and a loss made this the second consecutive week of bleh.
Week 3 Recap: Gutsy Wins Keep Caps Atop of East

John Carlson, Alex Ovechkin and Nick Backstrom pose in their alternate uniforms. (via the Caps) The Caps entered the week in possession of first in the East division and refused to...
Five Points, a Double-Doink and Cobra Kai Start the Caps’ Season

With two wins and an oh-so-close loss to open the season, the Caps got a taste of what this coming season will be all about: Tight, intense games, with little room...