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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
3d ago
Despite this first-round sweep, this was still a pretty successful season, as the team defied expectations by even making the playoffs ..read more
Capitals Outsider | A Washington Capitals Fan Site
6d ago
No, Tom Wilson isn’t the Caps only fighter, but he’s pissed, nonetheless. (Caps Outsider) There’s a longstanding code in hockey that if you injure a guy, you answer for it. Take the next fight. Get it over with. Move on. If you think I’m only talking about Matt Rempe injuring Trevor van Riemsdyk on Friday ..read more
Capitals Outsider | A Washington Capitals Fan Site
6d ago
At least John Carlson scored. (Caps Outsider) It’s no secret that special teams can change a series, and it’s a large reason the Washington Capitals have a 3-0 series hole following a 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers on Friday night. The Capitals power play has been powerless, going a combined 2-for-15, or 13 ..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 800, which he got on Dec. 13, 2022. The bobblehead is about 9.5 inches tall and costs $108. There are only 308 ..read more
Capitals Outsider | A Washington Capitals Fan Site
1w 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
1w 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
2w 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
2w 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
2w 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
2w 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