Episodes
All of NBC Sports Washington's Capitals podcast content has moved to "Capitals Talk". Rob Carlin hosts your best source for Capitals coverage including weekly podcasts, postgame pods, and more.
Published 09/20/18
Published 09/20/18
Rob is joined by Tarik who is in Dallas for the NHL Draft. Will Phillip Grubauer be traded? Their thoughts on Barry Trotz to the Islanders a few days after the news transpired. Plus, Rob has a bit of a gripe with how the Caps 2018-2019 schedule gets started.
Published 06/22/18
Rob, Alan, and Ryan are sort of recovered from the championship celebration(s). They get you all excited again less than 24 hours before the Championship Parade in D.C.
Published 06/12/18
Rob and Alan are joined by Ben Raby & Tarik El-Bashir to recap how the Washington Capitals are just one win away for eternal hockey glory.
Published 06/05/18
For the first time in franchise history, the Washington Capitals hold a 2-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Relive the historic Game 3 victory in your latest episode of Caps Extra.
Published 06/03/18
Rob and Alan react from Las Vegas to the Caps 1st ever win on hockey's biggest stage. They of course talk about "The Save", Brooks Orpik's big night, and other accolades from the victory. They also look at how the upper body injury to Evgeny Kuznetsov might affect Game 3.
Published 05/31/18
Game 1 was a high-scoring affair as the Golden Knights used three 3rd period goals to race past the Caps for a 6-4 victory. Your Caps Extra team delivers its first-ever Stanley Cup Final podcast episode which dives into analysis, recap and looks ahead to Game 2.
Published 05/29/18
For the first time since 1998, the Washington Capitals will play in the Stanley Cup Final after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 in Game 7. Your Caps Extra podcast crew breaks down HISTORY in this latest episode.
Published 05/24/18
After Monday night's 3-0 shutout victory, the Caps are now one win away from the Stanley Cup Final. Rob, Alan and Al try to make sense of what has been an unpredictable, roller coaster-type series in your latest playoff episode of Caps Extra.
Published 05/22/18
Thanks to two 1st period goals, the Tampa Bay Lightning now find themselves in the driver's seat and return to Capital One Arena Monday night with a 3-2 series lead. Rob, Alan and Tarik break it all down for you and also preview Game 6 in your latest episode of Caps Extra.
Published 05/20/18
Rob Carlin hosts your latest episode of Caps Extra after last night's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. With the series now tied 2-2 headed back to Florida, Alan May and Tarik El-Bashir break down what has to improve in order for the Caps to punch their tickets to the Stanley Cup Final.
Published 05/18/18
Rob and Alan go over the Caps loss to Tampa Bay including their struggles against the Lightning Power Play. They also dissect the Anton Stralman hit on Tom Wilson in the 1st Period and look ahead to Thursday's Game 4 in DC.
Published 05/16/18
Rob & Alan are in Tampa again to recap the Capitals dominant performance to take a 2-0 series. They cover all the aspects you need to hear before the series shifts back to DC Tuesday night.
Published 05/14/18
Rob & Alan on-site recap the Capitals Game 1 victory in Tampa, look at just how vital the final seconds of the 1st period were towards the outcome and how Michal Kempny got the momentum going early for the team. They also touch on the latest with Nicklas Backstrom and look ahead to Sunday's Game 2.
Published 05/12/18
Rob and Alan with the most important ever Caps Extra Podcast after the Caps eliminate the rival Penguins 2-1 in overtime, on the road, to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Published 05/08/18
Rob and Alan are joined by special guest Craig Laughlin to break down the Game 5 victory in DC over Pittsburgh that included 4 3rd period goals by the Caps in front of a rowdy red clad crowd. They also take a look at the latest regarding Nicklas Backstrom's upper body injury.
Published 05/06/18
The lone T.J. Oshie 2nd period goal wasn't enough for the Caps to take game 4 in Pittsburgh Thursday night. As the series shifts back to Capital One Arena, your Caps Extra crew has the latest playoff episode.
Published 05/04/18
Rob, Alan, and Ryan are joined in studio by the one and only Joe B for full in depth analysis to Alex Ovechkin's late heroics as the Caps now lead the series 2-1 over the Penguins.
Published 05/02/18
Rob, Alan, and Tarik with immediate reaction to the Caps Game 2 victory over Pittsburgh 4-1 in DC. They discuss what went right for the Capitals and the no goal call by the refs at the Penguins expense. They finish by looking at the hit involving Tom Wilson and it's possible ramifications for the rest of the series.
Published 04/30/18
The Washington Capitals fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins after allowing three 3rd period goals Thursday night. Your Caps Extra crew has your latest playoff podcast episode with recap and reaction.
Published 04/27/18
The Washington Capitals are on to the second round of the playoffs after tallying together four straights wins to down the Columbus Blue Jackets. Your Caps Extra podcast crew has recap and reaction in this latest playoff episode.
Published 04/24/18
Since that dreadful 0-2 start, the Washington Capitals have tallied together three straight wins and now find themselves in command of the series. Your Caps Extra podcast crew has recap and reaction in your latest episode from Capital One Arena.
Published 04/22/18
After falling down 0-2, the Caps came roaring back to take both games in Columbus. As the series shifts back to D.C., your Caps Extra podcast gives analysis you'll want to hear.
Published 04/20/18
Rob Carlin, Alan May, Brent Johnson, and Ryan Billie react to the Caps Double Overtime 3-2 win in Columbus to earn their first victory of the postseason. Listen for full and immediate analysis of the evening, including on the move to start Braden Holtby in net paying off.
Published 04/18/18