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Caps This Morning
John Walton
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The latest on the Washington Capitals and the NHL with John Walton and Ben Raby
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1 day ago
Wednesday, March 27th
Caps take down Detroit in overtime, postgame reax from Hendrix Lapierre, and Bailey Johnson from the Post joins us.
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3 days ago
Monday, March 25th
A win over Winnipeg puts the Caps back in a playoff spot, John Carlson joins us to talk about his game-winning goal, and the latest on the playoff race with Detroit coming to town tomorrow.
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6 days ago
Friday, March 22nd
Caps welcome Evgeny Kuznetsov and the Hurricanes to town tonight, Tom Wilson in hot water with the NHL's Department of Player Safety, and the latest on the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
16 min
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Mar 21, 2024
Thursday, March 21st
Ovechkin scores twice, but Caps tripped up by Toronto. Carolina in tomorrow night, Tom Guilitti from NHL.com joins us.
11 min
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Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday, March 19th
Back in a playoff spot after a win in Calgary, postgame reax from Carbery, Lapierre and Strome, and Toronto up next tomorrow night back at home.
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Mar 18, 2024
Monday, March 18th
Oshie hits 1,000 games as the Caps win in Vancouver, and a postseason spot is in reach tonight in Calgary.
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Mar 15, 2024
Friday, March 15th
Caps beat Seattle to move a single point from a playoff spot, postgame reax from Carbery, Oshie, Lindgren, and McMichael. Up next a date in Vancouver tomorrow night.
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Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday, March 13th
Caps in Edmonton tonight, a look at the latest in the race for the postseason in the East, and Bailey Johnson from the Post joins us.
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Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday, March 12th
Caps fall in Winnipeg, postgame reax from Carbery, Oshie, Strome, and Malenstyn. Edmonton up next tomorrow.
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Mar 11, 2024
Monday, March 11th
Caps begin a long trip in Winnipeg tonight, and Craig Laughlin joins John.
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Mar 8, 2024
Friday, March 8th
Caps pummel the Pens, postgame reax from Wilson, Lindgren, Malenstyn and Carbery, and the trade deadline comes up later today.
13 min
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Mar 7, 2024
Thursday, March 7th
Caps in Pittsburgh tonight, Joe Beninati joins the show for the final game before the trade deadline.
11 min
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Mar 6, 2024
Wednesday, March 6th
Mantha traded to Vegas, Phillips back in the organization, and Ben Raby on the trade deadline and more.
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Mar 5, 2024
Tuesday, March 5th
Looking to rebound from a loss to Arizona, the NHL Trade Deadline nears, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us.
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Mar 1, 2024
Friday, March 1st
Caps face Philadelphia tonight as playoff race tightens, Tom Guiliti from NHL.com joins the show.
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Feb 29, 2024
Thursday, February 29th
Caps preparing to host the Flyers tomorrow, a look at the playoff race, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John to talk about this week's edition of Capitals Rink Report.
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Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday, February 27th
Caps take down Ottawa to continue the push for the playoffs, postgame reax from Connor McMichael, and a huge game tonight in Detroit.
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Feb 26, 2024
Monday, February 26th
Points in four straight after an overtime loss at Florida, postgame reax from Carbery, Pacioretty, and Wilson, and Ottawa in town tonight.
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Feb 23, 2024
Friday, February 23rd
Three straight wins after taking down Tampa, postgame reax from Carbery, McMichael, Lindgren, and Carlson. Florida up next tomorrow night in Sunrise.
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Feb 22, 2024
Thursday, February 22nd
Caps take on Tampa tonight, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John to preview this week's Capitals Rink Report on Monumental Sports Network.
11 min
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Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday, February 21st
A much needed win over New Jersey, Mike Sgarbossa making the most of his NHL opportunity, and a look ahead to Tampa Bay and Florida as the Caps head south.
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Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday, February 20th
Devils in town tonight, the latest on Martin Fehervary's lower-body injury, and Bailey Johnson from the Post joins us.
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Feb 19, 2024
Monday, February 19th
A big win at Montreal, postgame reax from Carbery, Oshie, and Protas. New Jersey up next tomorrow night.
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Feb 16, 2024
Friday, February 16th
Travel day to Montreal, and Tom Gulitti joins John from practice to talk Tom Wilson and NHL news and notes.
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Feb 15, 2024
Thursday, February 15th
A new show on Monumental starring John and Tarik, Caps back at practice today with a date in Montreal looming Saturday.
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Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday, February 14th
Ovechkin extends his goal streak, but Caps fall to Colorado. Montreal up next Saturday night north of the border.
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Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday, February 13th
Caps take on Colorado tonight, and Hershey continues to lap the competition in the AHL, Voice of the Bears Zack Fisch on the latest from Chocolatetown.
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Feb 12, 2024
Monday, February 12th
Caps take three of four points over the weekend, and Craig Laughlin joins John as Colorado comes to town tomorrow night.
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Feb 9, 2024
Friday, February 9th
Caps fall in Florida, Bruins up next, and Ken Malenstyn joins John to talk about his son as the Mentors Trip continues.
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Feb 8, 2024
Thursday, February 8th
Caps and their fathers in Florida tonight, Joe B joins us to talk Panthers, and what the team needs to do on the road trip.
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Feb 7, 2024
Wednesday, February 7th
A tough return from the break, and the dads and other family members join the traveling party today as the team heads to Florida and Boston. T.J. Oshie, Trevor Van Riemsdyk, and Spencer Carbery join us.
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Feb 6, 2024
Tuesday, February 6th
Caps return to action against Montreal, Connor McMichael is excited for the Mentors' Trip, and Al Koken stops by.
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Jan 25, 2024
Thursday, January 25th
Ben chats with former Caps beat writer Corey Masisak, about covering the Avalanche, comparing the current Avs to the "Rock the Red" Capitals and more.
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Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday, January 24th
A loss in Minnesota, postgame reax from Jensen, Mantha, and Sandin. Spencer Carbery faces his friend and former coach Jared Bednar tonight in Denver.
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Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday, January 23rd
Caps and Wild tonight in St. Paul, Al Koken joins John to discuss the lineup and some of the Minnesota food scene.
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Jan 22, 2024
Monday, January 22nd
Offense goes quiet in St. Louis, postgame reax from Saturday from Carbery, Lindgren, Carlson, and Oshie. Minnesota up next tomorrow night.
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Jan 19, 2024
Friday, January 19th
Oshie tricks the Blues, hitting the road for a while, and Bailey Johnson from the Post joins us.
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Jan 18, 2024
Thursday, January 18th
St. Louis in tonight to start a two-game home-and-home series, Tarik El-Bashir joins us.
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Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday, January 17th
We look back at the first half of the season with St. Louis coming to town tomorrow night.
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Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday, January 16th
Second half of the season starts tonight at home against Anaheim, and Max Pacioretty with Ben on what keeps him going in his 16th NHL season.
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Jan 15, 2024
Monday, January 15th
Caps settle for split with Rangers, postgame reax from Lindgren, Pacioretty, Strome, and Carbery. Anaheim in tomorrow night.
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Jan 12, 2024
Friday, January 12th
Joe Beninati on his firefighter father, growing up in New York, returning to MSG this weekend, and his passion for first responder causes.
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Jan 11, 2024
Thursday, January 11th
Caps face Seattle tonight, T.J. Oshie expected back in the lineup tonight, and Bailey Johnson from the Post joins us.
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Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday, January 10th
A lot to discuss on players returning to the lineup as Seattle comes to call tomorrow night.
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Jan 9, 2024
Tuesday, January 9th
Back to practice, and looking for those who have been on the sidelines. Tom Guilitti from NHL.com joins us.
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Jan 8, 2024
Monday, January 8th
Caps rally for a thrilling win over Los Angeles, postgame reax from Carbery, Strome, Aube-Kubel, Dowd, and Carlson.
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Jan 5, 2024
Friday, January 5th
Carolina in tonight, and Hershey is atop the American Hockey League, Voice of the Bears Zack Fisch joins us to discuss.
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Jan 4, 2024
Thursday, January 4th
Joe Beninati stops by, Caps fall to the Devils, and Carolina in tomorrow night at Capital One Arena.
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Jan 3, 2024
Wednesday, January 3rd
Caps start strong and hold off the Pens in Pittsburgh, postgame reax from Carbery, Malenstyn, Wilson, Kuemper, and Ovechkin. New Jersey comes to call tonight.
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Jan 2, 2024
Tuesday, January 2nd
Caps kick off 2024 in Pittsburgh, some good news on the injury front, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us.
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Dec 22, 2023
Friday, December 22nd
Caps win in Columbus, postgame reax from Ovechkin, Lindgren, Mantha and Carbery. One more before the break tomorrow night against Tampa Bay.
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Dec 21, 2023
Thursday, December 21st
Caps down the Isles in OT, a look back at a terrific NHL debut, Zack Fisch from the Hershey Bears joins us, and Columbus the last road game before the break tonight.
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Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday, December 20th
Isles in town tonight, a Caps first round pick expected to make his NHL debut, Tarik El-Bashir joins us, and Tom Wilson on being a Washingtonian of the Year.
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Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday, December 19th
Craig Laughlin joins John as the Caps return to practice ice this morning, Islanders up next tomorrow night.
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Dec 18, 2023
Monday, December 18th
Caps claw out a win against Carolina, weekend reax from Carbery, Oshie, Wilson, Carlson, Lindgren, Kuemper, and Wilson. Islanders up next Wednesday night.
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Dec 15, 2023
Friday, December 15th
A point but a tough shootout loss in Philly, postgame reax from Carbery, Strome, and Lindgren. Road trip continues in Nashville and Carolina this weekend
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Dec 14, 2023
Thursday, December 14th
Caps unveil plans to build an arena across the Potomac in Virginia, Tarik El-Bashir stops by, and the team in Philly tonight to kick off a three-game road trip.
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Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday, December 13th
Talking goalie management, the first third of the season, the holiday schedule, Max Pacioretty and more.
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Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday, December 12th
A rugged schedule awaits starting Thursday, and Bailey Johnson from the Post chats with John.
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Dec 11, 2023
Monday, December 11th
Caps take down Chicago, postgame reax from Strome, Dowd, Kuemper, Edmundson, and Carbery. Philly up next on Thursday.
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Dec 8, 2023
Friday, December 8th
Ovechkin gets point 1,500 in tough shootout loss to Dallas, Rangers and Blackhawks up next, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us to talk about the next generation of Caps prospects.
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Dec 7, 2023
Thursday, December 7th
Kuznetsov speaks ahead of his return to the lineup tonight against Dallas, T.J. Oshie looks to return soon, and Tom Guilitti from NHL.com joins John from practice.
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Dec 4, 2023
Monday, December 4th
Carbery on the forwards, a chance to have a winning road trip, and Devante Smith-Pelly on his trip out west on the Capitals Radio Network.
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Dec 1, 2023
Friday, December 1st
Wilson's first career hat trick slips the Caps past Anaheim, postgame reax from Mantha, Dowd, and Carbery, Vegas up next tomorrow night at T-Mobile Arena.
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Nov 30, 2023
Thursday, November 30th
Caps win late night in Los Angeles, postgame reax from Carbery, Mantha, Protas, Lindgren, and McMichael, Kuemper set to face Anaheim tonight.
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Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday, November 29th
Caps in Los Angeles tonight, Spencer Carbery on what the team can build on, and Joe Beninati on the road trip and more.
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Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday, November 28th
Road trip begins with a narrow loss at San Jose, postgame reax from Kuznetsov, McMichael, Wilson and Carbery, Kings up next in Los Angeles tomorrow.
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Nov 27, 2023
Monday, November 27th
Caps in San Jose tonight, Smith-Pelly set to join the Capitals Radio Network, and Ovechkin, Wilson, Carlson, and Carbery on DSP being back in the traveling party.
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Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday, November 22nd
Nick Jensen joins us as he prepares for his 500th NHL game, we check in with Tom Guilliti from NHL.com, and a 2018 Stanley Cup champion joins the Capitals Radio Network out west.
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Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday, November 21st
Fixing the power play, Joel Edmundson joins us, and the Buffalo Sabres in town tomorrow.
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Nov 20, 2023
Monday, November 20th
Caps keep it rolling with another home win, postgame reax from Hendrix Lapierre, Sonny Milano and Spencer Carbery, Buffalo up next on Wednesday night.
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Nov 17, 2023
Friday, November 17th
Columbus in tomorrow, checking in on the injured guys, and assistant coach Mitch Love is our guest.
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Nov 16, 2023
Thursday, November 16th
Kuemper dinged up at practice again, other injured players returning soon, and Bailey Johnson from the Washington Post joins us.
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Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday, November 15th
Caps blank Vegas, postgame reax from Lindgren, McMichael, and Malenstyn, and Joel Ward joins us on his return to DC with the Golden Knights.
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Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday, November 14th
Defending champs in D.C. tonight, Charlie Lindgren stops by to chat, and the Caps Radio crew plus Peter Bondra (!) hosting happy hour tonight next to the arena.
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Nov 13, 2023
Monday, November 13th
A most excellent road weekend, lots of postgame reaction from New Jersey and Long Island, and reasons for optimism as the team surges to third place in the Metro.
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Nov 10, 2023
Friday, November 10th
Caps visit New Jersey tonight, a lot of injuries heading into the weekend, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John.
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Nov 9, 2023
Thursday, November 9th
Panthers rally to edge Caps in overtime, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, and a member of the team's front office is named to the ECHL Hall of Fame.
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Nov 8, 2023
Wednesday, November 8th
Max Pacioretty joins us for the show, Ovechkin speaks on the first 10 games of the season, and the schedule starts to get road heavy soon.
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Nov 7, 2023
Tuesday, November 7th
Two missing from practice, Florida in tomorrow, and former Capitals TV play-by-play man Jeff Rimer joins us as he prepares to retire after this season with Columbus.
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Nov 6, 2023
Monday, November 6th
Caps edge Columbus Saturday, postgame reax from Milano, McMichael, and Fehervary, Tarik El-Bashir also stops by.
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Nov 3, 2023
Friday, November 3rd
Caps blanked by the Isles, Joe Beninati on Nick Backstrom and more as Columbus comes to town tomorrow.
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Nov 2, 2023
Thursday, November 2nd
Nick Backstrom steps away from the game. Reaction from Ovechkin, Carlson, and Oshie, and the Islanders in tonight as the Caps for now move on from number 19.
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Nov 1, 2023
Wednesday, November 1st
A lot to watch for at practice today, and Caps Senior Writer Mike Vogel joins us to discuss Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome, and the new look power play.
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Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday, October 31st
A break in the schedule, some potential changes to the forward lines, Lindgren hurt again in practice, and Bailey Johnson from The Washington Post joins us.
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Oct 30, 2023
Monday, October 30th
Win streak at three after rallying to beat San Jose, postgame reax from Carbery and Haman-Aktell, and Al Koken from Monumental Sports Network joins us.
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Oct 27, 2023
Friday, October 27th
Minnesota in tonight, all eyes on the morning skate to see if Rasmus Sandin is okay, and Hershey Bears radio voice Zack Fisch is our guest.
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Oct 26, 2023
Thursday, October 26th
Caps rally to stun the Devils, Hunter Shepard wins his NHL debut, and his college coach from the University of Minnesota-Duluth Scott Sandelin joins us.
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Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday, October 25th
Caps tripped up by Leafs, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, and Hunter Shepard makes his NHL debut tonight at New Jersey.
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Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday, October 24th
Leafs in town tonight, Rasmus Sandin to face his former teammates, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us ahead of a busy week for the Capitals.
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Oct 23, 2023
Monday, October 23rd
A point in Montreal, but goals still hard to come by. Postgame reax from Carbery, Ovechkin, Strome, and Ovechkin. TVR on being a dad from long distance.
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Oct 20, 2023
Friday, October 20th
Montreal tomorrow, a couple of roster moves in advance of the game, and Joe Beninati joins us.
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Oct 19, 2023
Thursday, October 19th
Caps dumped in Ottawa, postgame reax from Carbery, Kuznetsov, Strome, and TVR, and Craig Laughlin joins us as the team prepares to face Montreal.
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Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday, October 18th
Caps in Ottawa tonight, Alan May joins us to discuss the most recent line changes among the forwards and more.
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Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday, October 17th
Phillips steals the spotlight in win over Calgary, postgame reax from Connor McMichael and Spencer Carbery, and Mike Vogel on the road trip to Ottawa and the need for more home cooking.
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Oct 16, 2023
Monday, October 16th
Calgary in tonight, Kuemper returns, Bailey Johnson from The Washington Post on lineup changes, and four Caps honored in Hershey Saturday.
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Oct 13, 2023
BREAKING: No Kuemper tonight, Lindgren to get the opener
The Kuemper family has their baby boy, Charlie Lindgren gets the opening night start, and some salary cap issues all just hours before the season opener. John and Ben break it all down.
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Oct 13, 2023
Friday, October 13th
The season opener is tonight at home against Pittsburgh, Darcy Kuemper and Lucas Johansen are our guests, along with Caps Insider Tarik El-Bashir.
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Oct 12, 2023
Thursday, October 12th
Nick Backstrom and John Carlson stop by as the Caps patiently wait for Friday's opener.
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Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday, October 11th
The "real" opening night roster coming this morning, a day of practice in Easton, and part two of John's interview with Brian MacLellan.
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Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday, October 10th
The roster is released, but it's not finished. Two long roads to the NHL, and part one of John's chat with President/GM Brian MacLellan.
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Oct 9, 2023
Monday, October 9th
Roster to be announced later today, Caps fall to Columbus, and Tom Guilitti joins us from NHL.com to preview the Metropolitan Division.
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Oct 6, 2023
Friday, October 6th
Caps double up the Jackets, the final preseason game is tomorrow at home, and Beck Malenstyn joins us as he looks to make the team out of camp.
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Oct 5, 2023
Thursday, October 5th
Caps in Columbus tonight, and Ben chats with new Capitals skills coach Kenny McCudden.
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Oct 4, 2023
Wednesday, October 4th
Caps win in Boston in overtime, the growing confidence of Connor McMichael, and Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post joins us.
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Oct 3, 2023
Tuesday, October 3rd
Jensen returns after being away for personal reasons, Caps head to Boston tonight, and Tarik El-Bashir stops by to talk training camp and his new job with Monumental.
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Oct 2, 2023
Monday, October 2nd
Caps make cuts, Hershey Bears head coach Todd Nelson joins us as the team prepares to head to Boston tomorrow.
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Sep 29, 2023
Friday, September 29th
Caps slip past Detroit, second round draft pick Andrew Cristall joins us, and John rides along with DC Fire/EMS first responders on a fire truck in Northeast DC.
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Sep 28, 2023
Thursday, September 28th
Edmundson to miss time to start the season, Detroit in town tonight, a lot of the varsity expected to play tonight, and Calder Cup memories with Vincent Iorio and Lucas Johansen.
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Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday, September 27th
TVR is okay, but now another defenseman is ailing. Assistant coach Kirk Muller and Rasmus Sandin are today's guests.
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Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday, September 26th
News on TVR expected later today, Part two with Spencer Carbery, and Connor McMichael says a roster spot is his to lose heading into the regular season.
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Sep 25, 2023
Monday, September 25th
A new season of the show starts with a notable injury in a shootout loss to the Sabres, Spencer Carbery sits down with John, a chat with Vincent Iorio, and Ben catches up with Joel Edmundson.
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Aug 30, 2023
On loss, healing, and saying what you need to say
A non-hockey pod from John, on the life and death of his brother Scott, of pain and healing, making every moment count, and never leave anything left unsaid.
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Jul 1, 2023
Saturday July 1st
The Capitals sign Max Pacioretty and trade for Joel Edmundson, Pacioretty on why he chose Washington, many former Capitals on the move in free agency, and hear (almost) all the moves around the NHL on day one of the free agency period.
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Jun 4, 2023
Monday, June 5th
The Hershey Bears are headed to the Calder Cup Finals after beating Rochester in Game 6 Friday night. Postgame reax from head coach Todd Nelson, Beck Malenstyn and Shane Gersich. Milwaukee or Coachella Valley up next.
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May 30, 2023
BREAKING NEWS-Carbery named Head Coach
A special edition of CTM, as Spencer Carbery is named the 20th head coach in Capitals history.
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May 30, 2023
Tuesday, May 30th
Hershey is a single win from the Calder Cup Finals after a 4-2 win over Rochester in Game 4. Postgame reax from Todd Nelson and Mason Morelli, Game 5 is tomorrow night as the Bears look to advance.
9 min
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May 28, 2023
Sunday, May 28th
Hershey two wins away from the Calder Cup Finals after a Game 3 win in Rochester. Head coach Todd Nelson joins us, Bears can push the Amerks to the brink tomorrow.
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May 26, 2023
Friday, May 26th
Hershey shuts out Rochester in Game 2 to even the series, Bears head coach Todd Nelson joins us, and the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals shifts to Blue Cross Arena tomorrow night for Game 3.
9 min
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May 24, 2023
Wednesday, May 24th
Hershey stumbles in Game 1 of the East Finals against Rochester, postgame reax from Todd Nelson and Aaron Ness. Game 2 tomorrow night in Chocolatetown.
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May 23, 2023
Tuesday, May 23rd
Bears host Rochester tonight in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Zack Fisch joins John for a preview.
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May 18, 2023
Thursday, May 18th
Hershey sweeps Hartford to move on to the Eastern Conference Finals, Rochester up next for the right to play for the Calder Cup. Best-of-seven series starts Tuesday at Giant Center.
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May 17, 2023
Wednesday, May 17th
Bears look to sweep and advance tonight in Hartford, Sam Anas and Zack Fisch join the show from Connecticut. Game 3 tonight at XL Center.
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May 14, 2023
Sunday, May 14th
Hershey wins again, pushing Hartford to the brink. Ben chats with Todd Nelson and number one star Mason Morelli. Game Three set for Wednesday in Hartford, Bears are a win away from the Conference Finals.
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May 12, 2023
Friday, May 12th
Hershey rallies to stun Hartford in overtime in Game 1, Bears head coach Todd Nelson joins us, and the Chocolate and White look to push the Wolfpack to the brink tomorrow night.
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May 11, 2023
Thursday, May 11th
Hershey starts the Atlantic Division Finals tonight against Hartford, Zack Fisch joins John to preview the series. I
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May 9, 2023
Tuesday, May 9th
Caps GM Brian MacLellan joins us following the NHL Draft Lottery, and the Hershey Bears get ready to face Hartford in the Atlantic Division Finals.
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May 5, 2023
Friday, May 5th
The Hershey Bears are headed to the Atlantic Division Finals in the Calder Cup playoffs after a Game 4 win. Postgame reax from head coach Todd Nelson, Aliaksei Protas, and Beck Malenstyn after a 6-2 win over Charlotte.
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May 4, 2023
Thursday, May 4th
Bears fail to execute in 2-1 loss to Charlotte in Game 3, but have another chance to move on tonight against the Checkers. Postgame reax from Head Coach Todd Nelson and forward Sam Anas.
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May 3, 2023
Wednesday, May 3rd
Hershey looks to close out Charlotte tonight in Game 3, Zack Fisch joins John in Chocolatetown for a preview.
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Apr 29, 2023
Sunday, April 30th
Bears win Game 2 in Charlotte to push the Checkers to the brink, a balanced scoring attack leads the way for Hershey, and Game 3 is Wednesday back in Chocolatetown.
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Apr 29, 2023
Saturday, April 29th
Protas, Lapierre, and McMichael shine bright in Hershey's 5-2 win at Charlotte in Game 1. The two teams meet again tonight in Game 2, as the Bears look to push the Checkers to the brink in the best-of-five series.
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Apr 28, 2023
Friday, April 28th
Hershey faces Charlotte tonight in Game 1, Beck Malenstyn joins John from North Carolina to talk about the series.
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Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday, April 26th
Hershey ready to take on Charlotte in the Calder Cup Playoffs, John chats with Bears head coach Todd Nelson as the team departs for North Carolina.
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Apr 24, 2023
Monday, April 24th
Caps with more coaching vacancies, and Zack Fisch joins John as the Hershey Bears set to face Charlotte in the Calder Cup playoffs.
15 min
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Apr 17, 2023
Monday, April 17th
The Capitals part ways with Peter Laviolette, Brian MacLellan meets the media, Backstrom and Wilson at breakdown day, and the Stanley Cup playoffs start tonight.
10 min
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Apr 14, 2023
Friday, April 14th
Season ends with an overtime loss to New Jersey, and an amateur goalie gets his moment with the Caps.
8 min
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Apr 13, 2023
Thursday, April 13th
Caps close the season tonight, we'll hear from Strome, Laviolette and Jack Hughes, and the Penguins have been eliminated from playoff contention.
8 min
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Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday, April 12th
Caps fall in Boston, the season concludes tomorrow night at home with New Jersey, and the Penguins could be eliminated tonight after a bad loss at home to Chicago.
13 min
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Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday, April 11th
Caps dent the playoff hopes of the Isles, and Joe Haggerty previews tonight's game in Boston with Ben.
11 min
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Apr 10, 2023
Monday, April 10th
Final week of the season starts tonight at home against the Islanders, injuries still aren't letting up, and a silver lining to a late season losing streak.
11 min
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Apr 5, 2023
Wednesday, April 5th
The Caps have been eliminated from the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, and Roman Stubbs from the Post joins us on his recent journey to Hershey.
12 min
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Apr 4, 2023
Tuesday, April 4th
Caps preparing for Montreal, and a look at the Eastern Conference race with 10 days to go.
7 min
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Mar 30, 2023
Thursday, March 30th
Caps get a point but lose in a shootout to the Islanders, and a tough two-in-two awaits in Tampa tonight against the Lightning.
9 min
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Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday, March 29th
Caps host Islanders in must-win game tonight, Pens lose last night in Detroit, an updated look at the Wild Card race, and Ben chats with NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly.
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Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday, March 28th
Not a lot of help on the out-of-town scoreboard, we'll hear from Evgeny Kuznetsov and Peter Laviolette, and Ben chats with longtime Caps beat reporter Brian McNally.
16 min
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Mar 27, 2023
Monday, March 27th
A deflating loss in Pittsburgh puts the season on the brink, and a look at the Eastern Conference race with eight games to play.
11 min
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Mar 24, 2023
Friday, March 24th
Caps blow out the Hawks, a terrific return for John Carlson, and Pittsburgh up next tomorrow night.
13 min
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Mar 23, 2023
Thursday, March 23rd
Chicago in town tonight, and Ben chats with former Capitals GM David Poile as he prepares to retire at the end of the season.
11 min
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Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday, March 22nd
Jackets stun the Caps in overtime, Ovechkin honored pregame, and Chicago in tomorrow.
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Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday, March 21st
Ovechkin to be honored tonight as Caps host Columbus, and looking ahead to the rest of the regular season with Tarik El-Bashir.
12 min
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Feb 24, 2023
Friday, February 24th
Orlov and Hathaway traded to Boston, a disappointing loss to Anaheim at home, and meet your new Washington Post Caps beat writer, Roman Stubbs.
12 min
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Feb 23, 2023
Thursday, February 23rd
Alex Ovechkin is back in Washington. Anaheim in town tonight, and Steve Whyno chats with Ben.
11 min
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Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday, February 22nd
Losing streak reaches five after a 3-1 loss to Detroit, four games to the trade deadline, and Jakub Vrana returns to Washington.
12 min
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Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday, February 21st
Caps host the Wings tonight, a big lineup shakeup at practice, and a former Cap could return tonight for Detroit.
12 min
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Feb 20, 2023
Monday, February 20th
Commissioner Gary Bettman joins John from the Stadium Series, the losing streak hits four after an outdoor loss to Carolina, and the latest on the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Detroit in town tomorrow.
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Feb 17, 2023
Friday, February 17th
Caps losing streak hits three after a loss to Florida, Nick Jensen joins us as the team wakes up in Raleigh this morning. Stadium Series is tomorrow night at Carter-Finley Stadium.
11 min
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Feb 16, 2023
Thursday, February 16th
The team mourns the loss of Mikhail Ovechkin. Tarik El-Bashir joins John as the Capitals support Alex and grieve alongside him.
11 min
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Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday, February 15th
A narrow loss to Carolina, Alex Ovechkin departs for family health reasons, T.J. Oshie gets emotional after his first period goal, and Florida up next tomorrow.
10 min
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Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday, February 14th
Carolina in tonight as a huge week starts for the Caps. Hurricanes TV play-by-play man Mike Maniscalco stops by, Stadium Series coming up Saturday.
11 min
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Feb 13, 2023
Monday, February 13th
A mixed-bag weekend ends with a loss to San Jose, and we review all that we missed during the break. Carolina in tomorrow night.
12 min
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Feb 1, 2023
Wednesday, February 1st
Caps pick up an overtime win in Columbus, postgame reax from Kuznetsov, Jensen, and Laviolette, and we say farewell to Samantha Pell, who is moving on after four years at the Washington Post.
14 min
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Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday, January 31st
Caps in Columbus tonight, Joe Beninati on the state of the team, and Wayne Gretzky visiting the TV booth in Toronto.
11 min
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Jan 30, 2023
Monday, January 30th
Caps taken down in Toronto, postgame reax from Backstrom, Sheary, and Laviolette. Alan May joins us as the team plays in Columbus tomorrow.
9 min
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Jan 27, 2023
Friday, January 27th
Caps pick up a gigantic win at home against Pittsburgh, postgame reax from Marcus Johansson, Toronto up next Sunday afternoon.
11 min
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Jan 26, 2023
Thursday, January 26th
Brian MacLellan joins John to take a midseason look at the team, Pittsburgh in town tonight as the Eastern Conference race heats up.
10 min
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Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday, January 25th
Caps edged in Denver, postgame reax from Kuemper, Kuznetsov, and Laviolette. Joe B joins us as the team heads home to face Pittsburgh tomorrow.
13 min
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Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday, January 24th
Caps in Colorado tonight, Kuemper on facing his former team in Denver, and Craig Laughlin joins us.
9 min
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Jan 23, 2023
Monday, January 23rd
Caps tripped up in Vegas, Avalanche up tomorrow night in Denver, and it's a Reporter's Roundtable this morning! Tarik El-Bashir and Samantha Pell join us.
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Jan 20, 2023
Friday, January 20th
Caps open the western trip with a win at Arizona, postgame reax from Strome, Milano, and Laviolette, and Al Koken joins us to talk about "The Mullett."
11 min
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Jan 19, 2023
Thursday, January 19th
Road trip begins at Arizona tonight, playing in a tiny rink in Tempe, Coyotes TV voice Matt McConnell previews tonight's opponent.
12 min
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Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday, January 18th
Caps fall to Minnesota, the forward line combinations continue to shift, and a game in Arizona tomorrow starts a tough road stretch.
10 min
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Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday, January 17th
Caps rally to stun the Isles in overtime, postgame reax from Wilson, Hathaway, and Laviolette. Mike Vogel remembers Ovechkin's "simply sensational" goal in Glendale, 17 years ago yesterday. Minnesota in tonight.
13 min
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Jan 16, 2023
Monday, January 16th
Caps at Islanders tonight, looking to find more goals among the forwards, and a rugged two-week stretch starts in Belmont Park.
12 min
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Jan 12, 2023
Thursday, January 12th
Caps fall in Philly, postgame reax from Oshie and Hathaway, Samantha Pell joins us as the home-and-home set with the Flyers comes to DC Saturday.
9 min
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Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday, January 11th
Hershey Bears head coach Todd Nelson joins us as we take a look at Washington's prospects in the American Hockey League.
11 min
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Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday, January 10th
Tarik El-Bashir joins us, Anthony Mantha talks about being a healthy scratch, Caps back at practice today, playing in Philadelphia tomorrow.
11 min
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Jan 9, 2023
Monday, January 9th
Kuemper leads the NHL in shutouts after a 1-0 win over Columbus, Wilson and Backstrom return, Philly up next Wednesday.
11 min
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Jan 6, 2023
Friday, January 6th
Nick Backstrom on his journey back to the lineup, Caps win at Columbus, postgame reax from Strome, Hathaway, and Laviolette. Nashville in tonight.
12 min
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Jan 5, 2023
Thursday, January 5th
Time to hand out first half of the season awards, as the Capitals play in Columbus tonight. First half MVP, unsung hero, best newcomer and more all part of a jam-packed edition of the show.
20 min
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Jan 4, 2023
Wednesday, January 4th
Caps fall to Buffalo in overtime, Tage Thompson stars for the Sabres, and the first road game of 2023 comes tomorrow in Columbus.
11 min
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Jan 3, 2023
Tuesday, January 3rd
January begins for the Caps after a December to remember. Steve Whyno from the Associated Press joins us.
11 min
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Dec 23, 2022
Friday, December 23rd
A win in overtime in Ottawa vaults the Caps back into the top eight, postgame reax from Ovechkin, Kuemper, and Johansson, Winnipeg tonight before the holiday break.
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Dec 22, 2022
Thursday, December 22nd
Darcy Kuemper is back, Caps are in Ottawa as Ovechkin again looks to tie and pass Gordie Howe, and Tarik El-Bashir stops by.
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Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday, December 21st
Off to Ottawa, as the Gordie Howe watch continues, Ben chats with Tom Gulitti from NHL.com on covering Ovechkin's chase for the all-time goal scoring record.
10 min
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Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday, December 20th
Orlov wins it in OT, Erik Gustafsson joins us, and the Caps head to Ottawa winners of seven of eight.
15 min
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Dec 19, 2022
Monday, December 19th
A win over Toronto, Ovechkin continues the chase for Gordie Howe tonight at home against Detroit, and a Hershey Bears legend honored as he heads into retirement.
8 min
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Dec 16, 2022
Friday, December 16th
Alan May joins us to relive his night in the radio booth in Chicago Tuesday as Alex Ovechkin scored his 800th goal. Caps fall to Dallas. Toronto up next tomorrow night.
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Dec 15, 2022
Thursday December 15th
As Alex Ovechkin looks to move into second place all-time in NHL history in goals scored, we hear more about the man he's about to pass. Ben chats with the man who called Gordie Howe's last NHL goal, Chuck Kaiton.
14 min
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Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday, December 14th
Ovechkin scores his 800th goal in Chicago, as the Caps defeat the Hawks, postgame reaction on the moment from OV, Kuznetsov, Mantha and Jonathan Toews. Samantha Pell joins the show.
15 min
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Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday, December 13th
Charlie Lindgren chats with John after being named the NHL's number one star of the week, Caps look for a fifth straight win tonight in Chicago.
14 min
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Dec 12, 2022
Monday, December 12th
Four straight wins after grounding the Jets in Winnipeg, hear from Evgeny Kuznetsov, Lars Eller, Charlie Lindgren, Alex Ovechkin and Conor Sheary. Craig Laughlin joins us as the team wakes up in Chicago this morning.
12 min
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Dec 8, 2022
Thursday, December 8th
Caps finish road trip on a high note in Philadelphia, postgame reaction from John Carlson and Charlie Lindgren, and Seattle up next tomorrow. Joe Beninati stops by.
11 min
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Dec 7, 2022
Wednesday, December 7th
Caps in Philly tonight, and Craig Laughlin looks back on 25 years of Capitals hockey at 7th and F.
11 min
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Dec 6, 2022
Tuesday, December 6th
50 shots in a win at Edmonton, postgame reax from Laviolette, Oshie and Eller, Philadelphia up next tomorrow night.
11 min
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Dec 5, 2022
Monday, December 5th
Latest on Fehervary and Kuemper injuries, Caps taking on the Oilers tonight in Edmonton, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John as the team looks to get back on track tonight.
10 min
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Dec 2, 2022
Friday, December 2nd
Caps let a point slip away in Seattle, Alan May joins us to talk about a Caps partnership with Jack Daniels, and Alan in charge of mixing a whisky blend you can buy in stores locally.
14 min
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Dec 1, 2022
Thursday, December 1st
Caps in Seattle tonight, Kraken radio host Mike Benton gives his scouting report on the opposition.
12 min
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Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday, November 30th
Ovechkin passes Gretzky in all-time road goals as Caps pound the Canucks in Vancouver, Seattle up next tomorrow night as the road trip continues.
12 min
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Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday, November 29th
Caps in Vancouver tonight, and the 25th anniversary of Capital One Arena is this week. Al Koken joins us to reflect on how it all came together for a grand opening in 1997.
12 min
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Nov 28, 2022
Monday, November 28th
Caps fall in New Jersey to start the road trip, Vancouver up next tomorrow night as John and Ben break down what the team needs to work on.
14 min
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Nov 18, 2022
Friday, November 18th
Caps rally but fall in a shootout in St. Louis, postgame reax from Laviolette and Sheary, and Conor McGahey gives a scouting report of the Colorado Avalanche, as the Caps and Avs meet up tomorrow night.
16 min
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Nov 17, 2022
Thursday, November 17th
Caps in St. Louis tonight, Dylan Strome is putting up the numbers, and Craig Laughlin joins John to talk about the road trip, the goalies, and his disco days as a player (!).
10 min
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Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday, November 16th
A loss in Florida to the Panthers, postgame reax from Dylan Strome and Trevor Van Riemsdyk, and Joe Beninati joins John as the Caps wake up in St. Louis this morning.
14 min
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Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday, November 15th
Caps take on Florida tonight, hear from'Sonny Milano, Kevin McCarthy and the voice of the Panthers Doug Plagens.
13 min
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Nov 14, 2022
Monday, November 14th
ESPN's Emily Kaplan joins John, and a slow start in Tampa dooms the Caps Sunday night. Postgame reax from Lars Eller and Charlie Lindgren, as the team wakes up this morning in Sunrise, Florida. Caps/Panthers tomorrow.
11 min
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Nov 11, 2022
Friday, November 11th
Former Capitals Aaron Volpatti and Travis Boyd stop by, as the Caps wrap up a homestand tonight against Tampa Bay.
14 min
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Nov 10, 2022
Thursday, November 10th
Caps stumble against Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay up next tomorrow, and it's time for Book Club! Steve Whyno joins us to talk about his new book on emergency backup goalies.
17 min
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Nov 9, 2022
Wednesday, November 9th
Charlie Lindgren chats with John, Ben gets a Pittsburgh scouting report from Josh Yohe from The Athletic, Steve Whyno from the Associated Press stops by as the Capitals host the Penguins tonight.
18 min
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Nov 8, 2022
Tuesday, November 8th
Caps get a much needed win over Edmonton, big nights for Strome, Kuznetsov and Gustafsson, and Pittsburgh up next tomorrow night.
12 min
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Nov 7, 2022
Monday, November 7th
Edmonton in town tonight as Caps look to get back in the win column, Tarik El-Bashir joins us, and a listen back to the night that was for Alex Ovechkin.
16 min
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Nov 4, 2022
Friday, November 4th
Ovechkin ties Howe in loss at Detroit, postgame reax from Kuemper and Laviolette, and Al Koken from NBC Sports Washington joins us as the team heads home to face Arizona Saturday.
15 min
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Nov 3, 2022
Thursday, November 3rd
Three players placed on injured reserve, three recalled from Hershey, and Caps in Detroit tonight to face the Red Wings.
12 min
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Nov 2, 2022
Wednesday, November 2nd
Caps run out of gas against the Knights, Laviolette, Lindgren, and Johansson discuss it after the game, and analysis from John and Ben on the injuries, the goalies, and Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Gordie Howe tomorrow in Detroit.
14 min
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Nov 1, 2022
Tuesday, November 1st
Caps get a point but lose in Carolina, postgame reax from Laviolette, Eller, and Strome, and Samantha Pell joins us as the Vegas Golden Knights come to town tonight.
15 min
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Oct 31, 2022
Monday, October 31st
An impressive win in Nashville, Carlson and Oshie injured, hear from Orlov, Kuemper, Protas and Laviolette, and the road trip finishes tonight in Carolina.
12 min
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Oct 28, 2022
Friday, October 28th
Caps blanked in Dallas, Nick Jensen and T.J. Oshie with postgame reax, and Joe Beninati joins us for his assessment on the team with Nashville looming tomorrow.
15 min
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Oct 27, 2022
Thursday, October 27th
Road trip continues tonight in Dallas, Beck Malenstyn joins us, and Tarik El-Bashir on the season to date amidst a tough stretch away from home.
13 min
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Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday, October 26th
Conor Sheary joins the show to discuss his hot start, Garnet Hathaway on that fourth line spark, and a travel day to Dallas today with a date with the Stars tomorrow.
17 min
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Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday, October 25th
Ovechkin with more history as Caps thump the Devils, postgame reax from Lindgren, Hathaway and Laviolette as the team climbs over .500 for the first time this season.
12 min
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Oct 24, 2022
Monday, October 24th
A win over the Kings, and now the Devils tonight in New Jersey. Laviolette, Kuemper and Dowd on the win over Los Angeles, and where does the team stand after six games?
15 min
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Oct 21, 2022
Friday, October 21st
A good start but a rough finish in Ottawa, postgame reaction from Carlson, Oshie, and Johansson. Craig Laughlin joins John as the Caps now prepare to face Los Angeles tomorrow.
13 min
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Oct 20, 2022
Thursday, October 20th
Caps in Ottawa tonight, Brown out long term, McMichael and Snivley are in, and part two of our Reporter's Roundtable with Tarik and Samantha.
19 min
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Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday, October 19th
Kuznetsov suspended, Brown sidelined, and our first media roundtable, discussing the team after four games, Tarik El-Bashir and Samantha Pell join us to talk special teams, Anthony Mantha, Connor McMichael and more.
17 min
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Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday, October 18th
Alex Ovechkin with two goals and four points, Conor Sheary with the game-winner as Caps rally to stun Vancouver. Postgame reaction from Laviolette, Sheary, Johansson, and our latest alumni interview segment with Karl Alzner.
16 min
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Oct 17, 2022
Monday, October 17th.
Oshie, Sheary, Van Riemsdyk and Laviolette after a win over Montreal. Bruce Boudreau remembers his time in DC fondly in a chat with John, Caps and Canucks play tonight at 7:00.
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Oct 14, 2022
Friday, October 14th
Caps fall in Toronto, postgame thoughts from Marcus Johansson, Charlie Lindgren, and Peter Laviolette, and Yvon Labre chats with Ben on the first home game the Caps ever played, 48 years ago tomorrow.
12 min
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Oct 13, 2022
Thursday, October 13th
Charlie Lindgren talks to Ben as he prepares for his first Capitals start, a New York Islanders team preview with Isles TV voice Brendan Burke, after the Bruins spoil the party on Opening Night.
13 min
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Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday, October 12th
It's opening night! Caps host Boston in the season opener, John and Ben talk line combinations, Lars Eller and Samantha Pell from The Washington Post stop by.
17 min
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Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday, October 11th
Leason and AJF both get claimed off waivers, Dylan Strome chats with Ben on his earliest hockey memories, and John talks with former Capital Nick Kypreos. Roster is set for Wednesday's regular season opener against Boston.
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Oct 10, 2022
Monday, October 10th
The roster is set, and will be official later today. Alan May on the upcoming season and a successful Alumni Weekend, as the Caps get ready for the season opener Wednesday against Boston.
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Oct 7, 2022
Friday, October 7th
Anthony Mantha on being a new dad, Jody Shelley from Bally Sports Ohio previews tomorrow's game with the Blue Jackets, Oshie and Orlov out of the lineup for now.
15 min
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Oct 6, 2022
Thursday, October 6th
Caps win over Detroit, but lose T.J. Oshie to injury. Ben interviews Darcy Kuemper, we'll hear from Connor McMichael and Nick Jensen, as well as the Aliaksei Protas preseason montage.
16 min
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Oct 5, 2022
Wednesday, October 5th
Caps and Detroit tonight at 7th and F, Joe Beninati joins John to discuss training camp, and today's team preview features the Carolina Hurricanes. Canes TV voice Mike Maniscalco stops by.
19 min
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Oct 4, 2022
Tuesday, October 4th
Ben chats with Connor Brown, Emily Kaplan from ESPN talks with John, line combinations taking shape with the regular season just eight days away.
19 min
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Oct 3, 2022
Monday, October 3rd
Roster cuts, Garnet Hathaway's beer debuts tonight, a team preview with the Florida Panthers, and just two preseason games left before the regular season.
19 min
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Sep 30, 2022
Friday, September 30th
Head coach Peter Laviolette sits down with John, talking Strome, McMichael, Lapierre, and his son heading to Wheeling. Caps in Detroit tonight, latest line combinations and much more.
12 min
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Sep 29, 2022
Thursday, September 29th
Caps win in Philly, talking Connor Brown, Dylan Strome and Bobby Nardella. Tarik El-Bashir returns to talk defense and penalty kill, with a trip to Detroit and Columbus up next.
17 min
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Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday, September 28th
Caps and Flyers tonight, Tarik El-Bashir joins John to talk forwards, and a team preview of the defending champs with Avalanche radio voice Conor McGahey.
24 min
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Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday, September 27th
Anthony Mantha, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Nic Dowd stop by, Caps make some roster cuts before getting back to camp this morning.
13 min
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Sep 26, 2022
Monday, September 26th
The first show of the 2022-23 season, Darcy Kuemper and Dylan Strome chat with John, Caps fall to Buffalo in the preseason opener, and the team travels to Philadelphia next.
17 min
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Jul 13, 2022
Thursday, July 14th
Darcy Kuemper and Charlie Lindgren are the goalies in town, the highlights of a very busy first day of free agency for the Capitals. Hear from Kuemper and Tarik El-Bashir from The Athletic.
18 min
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Jul 10, 2022
Monday, July 11th
Vanacek traded to New Jersey, a new goalie incoming, a look back at the draft, and development camp starts today in Arlington.
17 min
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Jul 7, 2022
Thursday, July 7th
The 2022-23 schedule is out, the NHL entry draft begins tonight in Montreal, the latest on Nick Backstrom and how the team will manage his absence, and Brian MacLellan meets the media as a busy month of July begins for the Capitals.
10 min
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Jul 1, 2022
Friday, July 1st
John and Ben get lunch and chat about the Avalanche, the offseason, and what to expect in the coming days as the draft and free agency loom.
14 min
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May 18, 2022
Wednesday, May 18th
The offseason begins for the Capitals, Nick Backstrom and Tom Wilson facing surgery, and changes expected as the team reloads after a first-round exit against Florida.
21 min
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May 13, 2022
Friday, May 13th
Capitals face a must-win in Game 6 against Florida tonight, the stars must shine for Washington, and puck management is key.
11 min
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May 12, 2022
Thursday, May 12th
Caps lead early but fade late in Game 5, face elimination in Game 6 at home tomorrow night.
9 min
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May 11, 2022
Wednesday, May 11th
Pivotal Game 5 in Florida, life without Tom Wilson, and keys to winning against the Panthers tonight with the series tied 2-2.
11 min
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May 10, 2022
Tuesday, May 10th
Caps lose a heartbreaker in overtime to Florida in Game 4, Playoff Kuzy has been activated, and a best-of-three starts tomorrow in Sunrise.
10 min
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May 9, 2022
Monday, May 9th
Caps look to push Panthers to the brink in Game 4 tonight, and praise for Ilya Samsonov and the fans that supported him Saturday.
15 min
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May 6, 2022
Friday, May 6th
Panthers pounce to even the series, a blueprint for a path forward, and who starts Game 3 in goal?
10 min
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May 5, 2022
Thursday, May 5th
Game 2 tonight in Florida, Nic Dowd, Tarik El-Bashir and Florida radio voice Doug Plagens discuss the series with the Panthers.
19 min
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May 4, 2022
Wednesday, May 4th
Caps rally to down the Panthers in Game 1, Tom Wilson sidelined, Vanacek gets his first playoff win, and a chance to get greedy tomorrow night in Game 2.
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May 3, 2022
Tuesday, May 3rd
Game 1 tonight in Florida, hear from Oshie, Wilson, Ovechkin, Backstrom, Carlson, Laviolette and more, plus John's keys to defeating the Presidents' Trophy winners in the series.
15 min
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May 2, 2022
Monday, May 2nd
Caps head to Florida for Game 1, Dan Rosen from NHL.com joins to preview the Eastern Conference, and the Caps Radio annual blooper reel.
20 min
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Apr 29, 2022
Friday, April 29th
Regular season finale tonight in New York, playoff seeding depends in part on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and a lot to clean up after a rough night on Long Island.
10 min
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Apr 28, 2022
Thursday, April 28th
Two games to go, and the Caps are looking to move into third place tonight against the Islanders. Scoring in the NHL is up, Michael Russo from the Athletic joins the show to discuss.
12 min
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Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday, April 27th
Caps fall flat in loss to Isles, Hurricanes win the Metro, and two in New York to finish the season starts tomorrow night.
8 min
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Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday, April 26th
Ovechkin listed as day-to-day, playoff possibles, what potential series are the guys looking forward to seeing, and the Islanders in town tonight.
15 min
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Apr 25, 2022
Monday, April 25th
Ovechkin injured in loss to Leafs, and the latest on the playoff picture with three games left in the regular season.
12 min
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Apr 23, 2022
Saturday, April 23rd
A special weekend edition, with Garnet Hathaway, Nic Dowd, and Johan Larsson chatting with John on the road trip this week. Caps fly home today, host Toronto Sunday.
11 min
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Apr 22, 2022
Friday, April 22nd
Caps and the Coyotes from Glendale, Tarik El-Bashir joins John from the desert to talk Ovechkin, the final days of the regular season and more.
14 min
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Apr 21, 2022
Thursday, April 21st
Ovechkin scores his 50th, a tough overtime loss in Vegas, the defensive pair of Carlson and Fehervary, and Arizona up next tomorrow night.
14 min
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Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday, April 20th
John chats with Craig Laughlin from Las Vegas in advance of Caps/Golden Knights.
12 min
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Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday, April 19th
Caps take down Colorado, a big moment in team history almost 48 years in the making, and the Golden Knights are up next in Las Vegas.
13 min
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Apr 18, 2022
Monday, April 18th
Caps clinch a playoff spot, looking for more middle-six offense, and a daunting task awaits tonight in Denver.
16 min
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Apr 15, 2022
Friday, April 15th
A rough start to the road trip in Toronto, Montreal up next tomorrow, Pens win to increase lead to five over Washington for third place in the Metro.
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Apr 14, 2022
Thursday, April 14th
Ron Weber joins John to reflect on 25 years since his last Capitals broadcast as the team heads to Toronto to start a five-game road trip.
19 min
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Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday, April 13th
Most goals in a game in 14 years for the Caps in a thrashing of the Flyers, latest on the playoff race, and the long road trip starts tomorrow in Toronto.
11 min
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Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday, April 12th
Eight teams in the East with 100 points? Tom Wilson montage, Flyers in tonight, and 10 years ago tonight started the road to playoff success for Braden Holtby.
14 min
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Apr 11, 2022
Monday, April 11th
A four-point weekend against the Penguins and Bruins, Philadelphia up next tomorrow, and evaluating Samsonov and Vanacek's recent performances.
10 min
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Apr 8, 2022
Friday, April 8th
A busy weekend begins in Pittsburgh Saturday. Penguins radio voice Josh Getzoff joins John for a preview.
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Apr 7, 2022
Thursday, April 7th
Ovechkin reaches another milestone, Carlson's massive night, a takedown of the two-time champs, and Ilya Samsonov has re-entered the chat.
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Apr 6, 2022
Wednesday, April 6th
The goalie job is up for grabs again, Tampa Bay in tonight, and Ben chats with Marcus Johansson.
10 min
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Apr 5, 2022
Tuesday, April 5th
Memories from 14 years ago today, Tom Gulitti from NHL.com chats with John at the practice rink, and some changes at practice among the forwards.
12 min
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Apr 4, 2022
Monday, April 4th
Goaltending an area of concern after another lopsided loss at home, slow starts continue to haunt the Caps, and Tampa Bay comes to town Wednesday night.
13 min
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Apr 1, 2022
Friday, April 1st
Ovechkin misses practice, Caps prepare for Minnesota, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us to chat McMichael, the final four weeks and more.
11 min
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Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday, March 29th
A tough night at home against Carolina, Tom Wilson with a goal and a fight, and a long layoff as the team takes some time off this week.
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Mar 28, 2022
Monday, March 28th
Backstrom's most excellent weekend, Carolina in tonight, Hurricanes TV voice Mike Maniscalco joins us.
16 min
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Mar 25, 2022
Friday, March 25th
Caps in Buffalo tonight, a big night in the Metropolitan Division race, and who might return to the lineup tonight against the Sabres.
11 min
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Mar 24, 2022
Thursday, March 24th
Anthony Mantha chats with Ben, Samantha Pell stops by, and the latest on the injury front as the team heads to Buffalo.
13 min
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Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday, March 23rd
Caps fall to the Blues, Johansson makes his return, Kuznetsov and Mantha shine, and Buffalo up next on Friday.
11 min
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Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday, March 22nd
MJ90 returns, Johan Larsson is a Capital, a post-trade deadline analysis from Tarik El-Bashir, and the Blues in D.C. tonight.
13 min
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Mar 21, 2022
Monday, March 21st
It's trade deadline day, Braden Holtby returns to a standing ovation, and John Carlson injured late against Dallas.
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Mar 18, 2022
Friday, March 18th
Caps blast the Jackets, the upward climb in the Metro continues, and Carolina up next tonight in Raleigh.
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Mar 17, 2022
Thursday, March 17th
Latest on the playoff picture, Snivley re-signs, Caps in Columbus tonight and a listen back in montage form to Alex Ovechkin's milestone night on Tuesday.
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Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday, March 16th
Ovechkin passes Jagr for third all-time in win over Islanders, Kuznetsov shines again, Columbus up next tomorrow.
10 min
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Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday, March 15th
Eller back in COVID protocol, what the lineup looks like without him, and Islanders radio voice Chris King joins John for a preview of tonight's game.
12 min
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Mar 14, 2022
Monday, March 14th
A successful Canada trip, the trade deadline is one week from today, and the Islanders come to 7th and F tomorrow.
11 min
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Mar 11, 2022
Friday, March 11th
Ovechkin tries to pass Jagr in Vancouver tonight, Tarik El-Bashir joins John as Caps close out western road trip.
12 min
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Mar 10, 2022
Thursday, March 10th
Backstrom reaches 1,000 points, Oshie gets the Caps a point in Edmonton, and off to face Vancouver tomorrow night.
12 min
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Mar 9, 2022
Wednesday, March 9th
Ovechkin ties Jagr, Caps rally to defeat the Flames, Edmonton the opponent tonight, and Oilers TV voice Jack Michaels joins John.
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Mar 8, 2022
Tuesday, March 8th
Ovechkin and Backstrom reach 1,000 games together tonight in Calgary, and a look at the Flames as a rugged road trip begins.
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Mar 7, 2022
Monday, March 7th
Caps defeat the Kraken, and a Canadian road trip awaits. Seattle play-by-play announcer Everett Fitzhugh, on his NHL start in Washington and being a hockey trailblazer.
12 min
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Mar 4, 2022
Friday, March 4th
Caps cruise to 4-0 win over Carolina, Vanacek shines, power play continues to roll, Seattle visits for the first time Saturday night.
12 min
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Mar 3, 2022
Thursday, March 3rd
Brian MacLellan meets the media, Carolina in tonight, and the show is one year old today!
16 min
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Mar 2, 2022
Wednesday, March 2nd
John and Joe Beninati discuss the state of the team as Carolina visits D.C. tomorrow night.
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Mar 1, 2022
Tuesday, March 1st
Caps again fall at home, this time to Toronto. Vanacek shines after Samsonov pulled, Tom Wilson has a monster game. Carolina up next Thursday.
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Feb 28, 2022
Monday, February 28th
Caps fall in Philadelphia Saturday, and the need for a strong rebound this week. Toronto comes to town tonight.
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