Lying dead on the floor in front of my TV was not an ideal Saturday night, but at least I wasn’t the only one. I won’t get down on the Caps for their game seven performance because it’s not what I want to remember all summer. This year, I watched more hockey than ever. I […]
The only reasons to be awake at 7 AM on a Saturday are you’re 1) still up from the night before or 2) buying playoff hockey tickets. I woke Gator up with a text and we debated (read: I peer pressured her). Something was telling me to go. The Force was communicating. So we went. […]
I was at the Universal Studios Orlando theme park today and in the Dr. Seuss store, I found this: Coincidence? Or the only explanation for this: Mike scored a goal yesterday, for the first time since October 22. I yelled something inappropriate while watching the game with my dad. He just laughed. It didn’t matter […]
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 […]
The Capitals had a case of the Mondays all weekend. And not the kind of Monday we like. This is supposed to be the positive, ‘We can do it!’ place but frankly, my optimism is a little flat. So I’m going to say nothing and wait for tonight’s game against Detroit. Then I promise to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Caps Care Casino Night was Friday, and Mike was there. We were not. Damn. During the auction part of the evening, guests could bid on various high-risk scenarios with their favorite hockey players. Like a Segway Tour with Ovi, Brooks, Knuble and Sasha Fierce, or bowling with Carlzner, Ward and Hendricks. There is a bowling […]
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 […]
Mike Green addressed the media today, after this third consecutive day of skating. [video] This video is Fidget-tastic and Mike’s hair is crazy. He says he’s “on the right path” and hopes to be back before the projected 4-6 week recovery timeline. As much as this excites us, please don’t rush it. It seems like […]
Yesterday, Kitkat wanted evidence of Mike Green driving his VW Bus. In his glasses, no less. Safety first! It’s like a week worth of Mikey Mondays so far. When I see a VW bus, I think of Little Miss Sunshine and start yelling “No one gets left behind!” and chasing after it’s running start. I […]
Attention ladies: Mike Green’s Shagwagon is a reality. For someone suffering from such a long-term groin injury, we hope Mike’s sticking to road trips for now.
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 […]