Monthly Archives: April 2012

Bigger Moment of Redemption?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Elisabeth Meinecke

Mistakes are so much easier to take when your team wins. The Caps’ 3-2 victory covered several flubs Monday night, but this caveat should be added: any time you beat this Rangers lineup in this series, you know you’ve worked … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Points, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Another Pack of Pucksters Makes Round 2 Picks

Posted on April 30, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

Dear Jim Iovino: Wise men publish elevated flattery directed at beautiful women. Kinda surprised we were the only ones going with Caps in seven in round one. But we’re even more surprised to see the overwhelming majority (all but one!) … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, NBC, New media, New York Rangers, NHL playoffs, OFB, TV, Washington Capitals, WRC | 1 Comment

Game Day: How the Capitals Approach Video Work

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Elisabeth Meinecke

7 a.m., game day (regular season). Washington Capitals video coach Blaine Forsythe is already at the rink, on a day that will consist of at least four meetings for his team as they prep for the evening’s opponent. The team’s … Continue reading →

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A Bottle, Bose, and Playoff Hockey

Posted on April 29, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

Here’s a picture from tonight’s Phoenix/Nashville game at Jobing.com Arena. Talk about feeding today’s youth some playoff hockey. How old were you when you attended your first playoff hockey game?  That child most likely has you beat at 3 months … Continue reading →

Posted in Phoenix Coyotes | 8 Comments

Rebounding

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Elisabeth Meinecke

Well, that was … frustrating. Not sure what’s more embarrassing–that the Capitals couldn’t score on a two-man advantage or several power plays, or that the Rangers couldn’t manage to score with no one in net for the Caps during the … Continue reading →

Posted in Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

A Rare Elation To Savor

Posted on April 26, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

This morning, we know no Curse. How often have we been able to say that? To what extent does victory like last night’s serve as lasting balm over the scabs and scars from so many springs, that have marred and maimed our … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston Bruins, Braden Holtby, John Walton, Mike Vogel, Morning cup-a-joe, NHL playoffs, Washington Capitals | 14 Comments

Seventh Game Aftermath Red Rockin in New England

Posted on April 25, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

8 Arlington St., Portland, Maine, 10:55 p.m. Wednesday night — very much Bs country.

Posted in Boston Bruins, Mike and Marleen, NHL playoffs, Rock the Red, Washington the hockey town | 2 Comments

Nightmare 4-on-3 Becomes Moment of Pride in Game 6

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Elisabeth Meinecke

In all of the peaks and valleys of the Capitals’ loss Sunday to the Bruins, there’s one moment that will hopefully take Capitals fans a long time to forget: the 4-on-3 disadvantage that faced their team from the end of … Continue reading →

Posted in Brooks Laich, Jay Beagle, Karl Alzner, Washington Capitals | 7 Comments

Keys for an Epic Game 7

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Elisabeth Meinecke

Ted’s initial prediction was Bruins in 7. Mine was Caps in 7. Two months ago, we would have all been laughing at each other if we’d made such audacious predictions then. But we’re here, looking at a do-or-die game for … Continue reading →

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Here’s Hoping

Posted on April 22, 2012 by PucksAndBooks

Mostly, I hope the Legend who selflessly and at no small personal sacrifice answered George McPhee’s plea back in autumn leaves the Chinatown rink this evening savoring unique triumph, as the bench leader of the crest for which he too … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston Bruins, Braden Holtby, Dale Hunter, John Walton, Morning cup-a-joe, NHL playoffs, Ted Leonsis, Washington Capitals, Washington the hockey town, Washington the would-be sports town | 5 Comments