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Capitals Outsider takes an offbeat look at the Washington Capitals, their fans, and the coverage of the team. Despite the 'outsider' attitude, we actually do get a scoop every now and then with player, coach, and alumni interviews.
Capitals Outsider | A Washington Capitals Fan Site
4d ago
The Capitals entered the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the lowest-seeded team in the East, and were no match for the top-seeded New York Rangers in a 4-1 road defeat in Game 1 of this first-round series ..read more
Capitals Outsider | A Washington Capitals Fan Site
4d ago
The Capitals need Charlie Lindgren to play like Jaroslav Halak in 2010. (Caps Outsider) Here are Caps Outsider’s predictions for the playoffs. Ben Sumner Forget the standings and goal differentials… the Caps and Rangers were 2-2 head-to-head this season, with 9 goals for and 9 goals against. That’s an even matchup in my book, even ..read more
Capitals Outsider | A Washington Capitals Fan Site
6d ago
As we announced a few weeks ago, our friends at FOCO are releasing a special bobblehead of Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin for each of his 100 goal milestones. This week, we’re on goal 700, which he got on Feb. 22, 2020. The bobblehead is about 10 inches tall and costs $108. There are only 308 ..read more
Capitals Outsider | A Washington Capitals Fan Site
1w ago
Not only do we want Alex Ovechkin to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record, but the Capitals need him to break it to stay competitive in the coming years ..read more
Capitals Outsider | A Washington Capitals Fan Site
1w ago
Charlie Lindgren stopped 27 shots for his 24th victory of the season. (Caps Outsider) Coming off two consecutive home wins, the Capitals headed up to Philadelphia to face the rival Flyers for their last game of the regular season, as Washington got the job done for the 2-1 victory to clinch the last playoff spot ..read more
Capitals Outsider | A Washington Capitals Fan Site
1w ago
With his goal in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning, John Carlson scored his 150th career goal, moving him one past Kevin Hatcher for most by a defenseman in Caps history. “That’s cool, too,” Carlson said after the game but was more concerned with getting the win while battling for a playoff spot. Carlson ..read more
Capitals Outsider | A Washington Capitals Fan Site
1w ago
Caps defenseman Nick Jensen was leveled against the sideboards on Saturday by Tampa Bay’s Michael Eyssimont, and he needed to be pulled off the ice with a stretcher. After some scuffles, Capital One Arena went silent and players gathered around Jensen, while Eyssimont was brought to the penalty box. The ref then made an announcement ..read more
Capitals Outsider | A Washington Capitals Fan Site
1w ago
On Saturday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m., the Laughlin Family Foundation, headed by Caps color commentator Craig Laughlin and his family, is hosting a fundraiser to help fight rare cancers. Laughlin and Caps play-by-play man Joe Beninati are launching their new wine, Broadcast Bubbly. Enjoy exquisite views of the bay, exclusive wine and bourbon tasting ..read more
Capitals Outsider | A Washington Capitals Fan Site
1w ago
As we announced a few weeks ago, our friends at FOCO are releasing a special bobblehead of Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin for each of his 100 goal milestones. This week, we're on goal 600, which he got on March 12, 2018 ..read more
Capitals Outsider | A Washington Capitals Fan Site
2w ago
Coming into Tuesday night’s contest, the Capitals were one point behind the Detroit Red Wings and needed a win to move ahead of them, which they did with a 2-1 victory. Washington’s win helped snap a six-game losing skid, as the team gained two points to move into the second Wild Card spot in the ..read more