On Episode 19 of The Backhand: New logo: NOD43 (thanks Moe and Logan Terness) Rubik's (dailypuzzles.com.au & use promo code TINGMAN) Washington D.C. trip review 11th Birthday Caps locked into 8th spot? Ovi Watch: 777 What's next? Thanks for listening and don't forget to review, rate, and subscribe. And tell your hockey-loving friends or Capitals fans.  Peace ..read more

On Episode 17 of The Backhand: Christmas Gift reCAP Covid shuts down NHL...again Capitals reCAP: just a loss vs. LA Hometown kid gets assist in 1st NHL game + 1st Star Pack Report: envelope from Jerry from NY + trade with Cowtown Sports Cards Central Division Mascot Madness (7:30): Nordy, Gnash, Mick E. Moose, and more We'll be back soon with more reCAPs. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends. Peace ..read more

Here's the reCAPs from Games 26-30, on The Backhand. Game : vs. Anaheim, vs. Pittsburgh, @ Buffalo, @ Chicago, @ Winnipeg Results: 3-1-1 Overall Record: 18-5-7, 43 pts. (T-1st in Metro) 1st Star of the Games: Ovi, again. (2 G, 6 A) Ovi Watch: Ovi tied Dave Andreychuk for 1st all-time in power-play goals with his 274th (vs. CHI) Pack Report: Secret Santa haul from Chris from PA; Dave (Hockey Enjoyer) webstore: https://hockeyenjoyer.bigcartel.com/; Christmas card from Upper Deck Next Up: vs. LA Kings, @ Flyers, @ Islanders We'll be back next weekend to reCAP the Capitals game ..read more

Just a quick episode detailing the podcast's Spotify 2021 Wrapped. Thanks to everyone who listens and supports the pod, you're the real Hart Trophy winners. Peace ..read more

reCAPs of games 20-25 on The Backhand. Game : vs. Montreal, vs. Florida, @ Carolina, @ Florida, vs. Chicago, vs. Columbus Result: 4-1-1 in the last 6 Overall Record: 15-4-6, 36 pts. (1st in Metropolitan) 1st Star of the Games: Ovi (5G + 4A in last 6 games) Ovi Watch: an Ovi hatty; becomes 2nd-fastest to 750 goals; 7th player to score 20+ in 17 straight seasons; scores against 152nd goalie Pack Report: a never-ending trade envelope Kelly from California Next Up: vs. Anaheim (Monday); vs. Chicago (Friday) We'll be back next weekend to reCAP the Capitals games against the Ducks and Hawks. Pe ..read more

Capitals Game 18 and 19 reCAP on The Backhand. Game : Capitals @ San Jose; @ Seattle Result: 4-0 W; 5-2 L Overall Record: 11-3-5, 27 pts. (2nd in Metropolitan) 1st Star of the Games: Ovi (3 G, 1 A, 10 shots, 4 hits, 21:24 ATOI) Ovi Watch: 21st all-time in multipoint games; goals 743, 744, and 745, just 21 from tying Jagr; Adin Hill is 151st goalie he's scored on Pack Report: a trade with Jordan from Ontario Next Up: vs. Montreal (Wednesday); vs. Florida (Friday) We'll be back this weekend to reCAP the Capitals games against the Habs and Panthers. Peace ..read more

Welcome to the Capitals Game 15, 16, and 17 reCAP on The Backhand. Game : Capitals vs.Pittsburgh; @ Anaheim; @ LA Kings Result: 6-1 W; 3-2 OTL; 2-0 W Overall Record: 10-2-5, 25 pts., 1st in Metropolitan 1st Star of the Games: Garnet Hathaway: 3 G (2 GWG), 1 A, 17 hits Ovi Watch: 2 assists vs. PIT (his 9 multi-point games this season) and 382nd for career, T-22nd all-time with Hull and Selanne Next Up: at San Jose Sharks (Saturday); @ Seattle Kraken (Sunday) We'll be back next week to reCAP the Capitals game against the Sharks and Kraken. Peace ..read more

Welcome to the Capitals Game 13 an 14 reCAP on The Backhand. Game : Capitals at Detroit; at Columbus Result: 2-0 W; 4-3 W Overall Record: 8-2-4, 20 pts., T-1st in Metropolitan 1st Star of the Game: Zach Fucale (21 saves, became 1st Caps goalie to record a shutout in his first NHL game); Ovi (1 G, 1 A, 4 SOG, 2 hits) Ovi Watch: scored his 742nd career goal, passing Brett Hull for 4th all-time on the NHL's goal scoring list; next up is Jagr (766) Next Up: vs. Pittsburgh on Sunday night We'll be back to reCAP the Capitals game against the Penguins. Peace ..read more

Welcome to the Capitals Game 12 reCAP on The Backhand. Game : Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres Result: 5-3 W Overall Record: 5-1-3, 13 points, T-2nd in Metropolitan Division 1st Star of the Game: Tom Wilson (2 G, 4 SOG, 1 hit, 2 blocks, 21:16 TOI) Ovi Watch: scored his 741st career goal (T-4th with Brett Hull); had his 600th career assist (5th all-time for Russian-born player) Next Up: @ Detroit on Thursday We'll be back to reCAP the Capitals game against the Red Wings. Peace ..read more

On Episode 10 of The Backhand: Game 10 reCAP vs. Florida (5-4 OTL) Game 11 reCAP vs. Philadelphia (2-1 L) 5-2-4 (14 pts.) and T-3rd in Metro Ovi Watch: another goal, 1st to 10 McMichael scores his 1st  Injury News Metro Mascot Madness: mascot-less Rangers to Gritty to a surprise #1 Pack Report: an envelope from Kelly from Cali Don't forget to send your questions to mom or dad and please subscribe, rate, review, and tell your friends to listen. Peace ..read more