Tag Archives: Alex Ovechkin

Barry Trotz Is Breaking Through!

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Brian Penn

Bruce Boudreau couldn’t do it.  Dale Hunter couldn’t do it.  Adam Oates couldn’t do it.  Barry Trotz is doing it.  The new Capitals coach has gotten through to Alex Ovechkin with a message of sustained and consistent effort, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Can Alex Ovechkin’s Magical Night Ignite the Caps?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Brian Penn

After watching virtually every Capitals game this season, it’s become rather pedestrian to determine if the Caps are going to win or lose, and usually requires only five or 10 minutes of observation.  The key indicator is the 1st period … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin is The Peter Principle

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Brian Penn

Chris Clark was the captain of the Washington Capitals from 2006-2009.  In that time frame, Alex Ovechkin‘s point totals were:  92, 112, 110, and 109.  When the Caps elected Ovechkin captain for the 2010 season his productivity dropped to 85 … Continue reading →

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Caps gut-wrenching game 7 exit and season wrap

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Brian Penn

Tough season-ending loss to the Rangers yesterday and the annual griping and whining has started.  Let’s set emotions aside and take a rational look at how the season went and how the Caps are positioned for the future. In clearly … Continue reading →

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Caps win, yield road ice advantage to Rangers

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Brian Penn

Still trying to figure out how the Caps are getting it done after watching the Rangers dominate them in their own end all night.  Caps took a couple of stupid penalties, got real lucky as the Rangers hit a couple … Continue reading →

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