Intern Jeff Skinner scored his 20th goal of the season last night, and it was a beauty. Skinner had 31 last season during his Rookie of the Year campaign, but that’s what happens. More goals gets you more defense. So use your feet: But please, don’t use your feet to kick someone. With your skate […]
I was thinking on Tuesday of all the NHL teams and who had never gotten a Foxy Friday (yes, this is what I think about). Your suggestions are spot on – we’ve never featured a Senator, Star, anyone from the Blues or the Wild. Or… drum roll… the Red Wings. (I’m not counting Mike Modano.) […]
The Crosbot is back. That’s right, the hottest team in the League is getting back the best player in the League just in time to play the top team in their division. In mid-March. I would think we’re in a Disney sports movie if I didn’t have to work on all the Disney movies for […]
This overtime, come-from-behind, shootout nonsense is taking years off my life. The Capitals rallied from a 0-3 deficit to beat the NY Islanders in a shootout last night. Foxy Friday John Tavares had 2 G + 1 in the shootout, and so did Ovi. OVI! I don’t like you but I love you and that’s […]
I hope I didn’t exhaust the #sorrychuck tag this weekend, because it needs one more outing. Steven Stamkos scored his 50th goal of the season last night in Tampa Bay’s 6-1 rout of the Bruins. I was #Landeskoging all over even though I wasn’t watching the game. Stammer was the first star, naturally. Enjoy this […]
What’s that? I can’t hear you over my screaming. The Captain is back (again). Let’s hope for good this time. Pittsburgh is 4 points behind New York for the top spot in the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference. The Pens are idle till Thursday, but the Rangers play tonight vs. the Hurricanes. If EStaal […]
Mike is currently in detention, serving his 3-game ban for a hit to the head. He spoke to reporters yesterday [video link] and was pretty contrite about it. This is a classy way to disagree with a ruling but still take your lumps. Well handled, Mr. Green. Roman Hamrlik has replaced Mike in the last two […]
Hey look, somebody with all their clothes on! Sorry, it’s Monday and I’m punchy. Plus I can’t get past this goal from Saturday night. The Flyers and Maple Leafs went all of regulation and overtime waiting for this one. Claude Giroux with the ridiculous shootout game-winner: Are you kidding me? It’s so beautiful I want […]
Before you scroll down, I’m just going to say three things: 1) Fair warning. 2) You can all stop sending me these photos now. 3) Intern Jeff Skinner can lift a LOT of office supplies. I mean STOP IT. I tried to resist posting these, but at least three people emailed me and this is […]
Sorry if this place looks like Hate on the Caps Central. We just want to win!! And this won’t help. Mike Green has been suspended three games. I would be lying if I said the idea of Brendan Shanahan yelling at Mike on the phone didn’t give me the giggles. I picture it like the […]
When I get an email from my co-worker Shades with the subject line “Weird Things Happen in Vancouver Friday,” it’s safe to assume he’s been watching hockey clips. These are from Deadspin.com and almost make us like the Canucks. Blergh. Jonathan Toews, hug us! The best thing about this video? Bieksa and Kesler do […]
The emotional roller coaster that is the Washington Capitals delivered another Ovechkin overtime winner last night. They should give out blood pressure medication with programs. As I said after the Islanders games, we’ll take the point(s). But the 60 minutes of sloppy, uneven play and constant turnovers it took to get there are infuriating. When […]
Sidney Crosby gave a long, patient interview to Pierre Maguire last night on NBC Sports Network. Video: Part 1 [link] and Part 2 [link]. The real question: How long is Sid’s folding chair going to last? It’s easier to see in the video, but picture The Beast joining Belle for dinner that first night, trying […]
Go to the mirror right now. Look at yourself and say, “Plaid suit” three times. James Neal and Claude Giroux will be fighting to climb out. (If you’re too young to know Candyman or Beetlejuice, ignore that.) When someone’s watching, you always think, “I’m definitely going to mess up.” Like a cute guy smiles and […]
Geno: You said 7:30. James: I said 6:30. Geno: My English is not so good. James: … We all know when the Nealmobile episode of NHL 36 premieres: TOMORROW.
Does it count as contact that I got so excited I flailed right out of my chair? Okay, calm down. There’s no timetable for Sid’s return to the Penguins lineup. And we may have seen that return once already, only to have it cruelly snatched from our dreams. But, butbutbut, you have to start somewhere. […]
There are 857 million things I love about doing this blog, but the stuff you send us definitely earns the #1 spot. Happy Tuesday! Michelle deployed her daughter into enemy territory on Sunday in DC to take a few photos of… who else? I bet her daughter was sitting right next to me (and a […]
TWO DAYS, people! James is ready. Are you?
The Washington Capitals are a terrible boyfriend. They’re nice, with their charity events and their animal rescue calendars. They’re funny too. God knows they’re good-looking. They have a ton of talent, potential and even money. Your mom would love them. One day your phone is ringing off the hook. Shutouts! Power play goals! Puck possession […]
Coming to your TV, more of this face. Less of this mustache.