That moment when the Washington Capitals my most consistent team… … and running hard like they really belong in this race. The Bruins and Capitals have played 144 minutes of hockey and scored a combined four goals. The Flyers/Penguins are averaging four goals per period in their series. Needless to say I’m a bit high […]
Damn you, post-season! I am having a hard time saying anything for fear of being a jinx. Let’s try this… How many Monday home games has Mike Green played this season? ONE. Did the Caps win? YES. Was it also his/my birthday? YES. (October 10, close enough.) Were Gator and I there? OBVIOUSLY. And now, […]
Saturday night was Fan Appreciation Night at Verizon Center, and they gave us plenty to love. First, Nicky B returned. I wish you guys could have heard the cheer when they announced the starting lineup! Mike looked a little extra happy too, showing off with a between-the-feet move to end warm-ups (he missed). Just seeing Nicky […]
I spent a portion of Saturday night fighting off a panic attack that the Caps had dropped to 9th place in the East. That was after Gator, Deb (@DLF1021) and I watched them blow a three goal lead to lose in OT on Friday night. Hockey is why I don’t keep snacks in the house, I’d […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Caps won. Twice! It’s sad how exciting this is, but we are taking what we can get. The last time they had back-to-back wins, no one had even heard of Tebowing and everyone in New England still liked Gisele. Even better: I got to see Mike play Friday night, for the first time since […]
Be still the honking of scooter horns everywhere. Mike Green played Saturday night against Tampa Bay. The Caps lost 2-1 but everything was Mike Green and nothing hurt. The Caps dressed 8 defensemen and Mike had 14 min of ice time, and wants more according to NHL.com today: “Fourteen minutes felt like four minutes for […]
It’s a sad time when “Mike Green watching practice from the bench” makes everyone so happy. But at least he’s somewhere! After skating a few days last week and addressing the media, Mike hasn’t skated in three days [link]. According to Twitter (that font of accurate information), Coach Hunter says he’s doing off-ice work and this […]
Hmm, 500 unopened emails or Mikey Monday? I can’t think of anything that looks happier than this, except maybe getting to actually see all the photostrips clearly. But this is pretty much the definition of joy. And bromance. If they can’t play hockey, at least they have each other. (Side note: Mike’s girlfriend is a […]
Let’s just come right out and say it: What the hell is going on?! Mike Green left Saturday’s game against San Jose about halfway through. Coach Hunter said it was precautionary, resulting from “tightness” in his groin injury. Yesterday the Caps held a practice before leaving for LA – and neither Mike nor Nicky participated. […]
Word on the street is Mike Green may be back in the Caps lineup next week [link]. That could put him on the ice vs. Pittsburgh (Jan 11) and Tampa Bay (Jan 13). Gator is out of town and I need a date for both games – no, Mike doesn’t count. Not if he’s playing. […]
While I was not posting on Monday, the Washington Post was doing it for me. Gator didn’t even snicker at the headline. I did. You can read here about Mike’s Accelerated Recovery Performance treatment for his injured groin. I’ve had this on my shoulder – it’s an odd sensation, like your muscle is twitching consistently […]
It’s Monday again, and still no timetable to Mike Green’s return to the ice. He apparently saw a specialist for his groin injury, depending on who you ask, and joined the Caps in Colorado. He didn’t skate there, but today… Mike has missed 17 straight games – wah waaaaaah. This means that again, there is […]
Note to Earth: This is the ONLY van I’d ever get into with a stranger. We don’t even need to write this blog, Mike Green’s gonna do it all for us.
I really am so slow and so sorry. The lovely and extremely lucky Robin sent us this picture a whole MONTH ago and I am just now seeing it! My New Year’s Resolution is to be a million times better about checking this email! Lucky for us it’s Monday, which means an extra serving of […]
The one and only @raedanda was at Caps practice this morning and took these fantastic pictures of Mike showing off his tattoo. He has not – repeat NOT – shaved now that Movember is over. We really don’t want him to. He skated for the 4th time in 5 days, but won’t play tonight vs. […]
Mike Green skated today before the Caps practice, his first since missing 8 games with this latest injury. He also changed his Twitter picture. These days, that is considered news. When Mike gets back he’ll have a new coach, new system and maybe a whole new outlook. Let’s hope Hunter packed his bubble wrap. Wonder […]
The news on Mike is: 1) He’s not skating [link]. Boudreau hopeful Mike will be able to skate by the end of this week. 2) The Caps are kinda falling apart. Semin’s demoted to 4th line and may be a healthy scratch vs. Phoenix tonight [link]. They’ve lost 6 of 7 games, giving up 27 […]