Caps This Morning: Recent Episodes
John Walton
Katie Florio goes off ice with Nicholas Kempf and Jackson Crowder during 2026 Development Camp in the latest episode of The Line Change.
Katie and Tarik react to Alex Ovechkin's press conference on his decision to play year 22 in the NHL, all of the offseason moves, GM Chris Patrick joins the show and more.
Katie takes you through a recap of everything the past two weeks have entailed for the Capitals. Hear from Spencer Carbery as well as her chats with new Caps Boone Jenner and Vincent Desharnais.
The biggest news of the summer! The greatest goal-scorer of all-time signs a one-year deal to return. Here's John and Katie with all the details and reaction.
The former Columbus Blue Jacket captain signs in D.C. for the next four years, defenseman Vincent Desharnais also among five different players brought into the fold on the first day of free agency.
Katie sits down with Capitals prospects Lynden Lakovic and Terik Parascak in this Development Camp episode of The Line Change!
Free agency begins today, talking roster additions and needs with Tarik El-Bashir as development camp continues this week in Ballston.
Katie Florio and Tarik El-Bashir are joined by Al Koken as the trio reacts to a busy week of trades and the NHL Draft. Katie sits down with Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch, while Tarik catches up with GM Chris Patrick after the draft
Katie takes you through all of this week's Capitals trades and also sits down with Alex Tuch in his first exclusive interview since being traded to Washington.
For the second time in 24 hours, the Capitals have added a perennial 30-goal scorer on the right side up front. Katie and John discuss.
Katie sits down with the newest Capital, Jordan Kyrou in the first exclusive interview with him since being traded to Washington.
John and Katie discuss Tuesday's breaking news as three-time 30-goal scorer Jordan Kyrou comes to the Capitals from the St. Louis Blues.
Katie Florio and Tarik El-Bashir dive into everything offseason including the NHL Draft, free agency, and more. Hear from special guests, Lynden Lakovic, Mike Vogel, Ross Mahoney and more!
Katie Florio and John Walton discuss the Washington Capitals signing Head Coach Spencer Carbery to a multi-year contract extension today.
Katie Florio and Tarik El-Bashir break down Monday's media day with Capitals GM Chris Patrick and President of Hockey Operations Brian MacLellan. Takeaways from the season and expectations on the offseason.
Hear from Spencer Carbery and several different players including Alex Ovechkin as they reflected on the season. Final injury update and notes from team breakdown day.
Caps conclude the season with a win at Columbus, Alex Ovechkin speaks postgame about his future, and it's time for the Capitals Radio network blooper reel.
Hear Spencer Carbery and Tom Wilson on the disappointment of not reaching the postseason, while also looking to finish the season on a high note in Columbus as the Capitals and Blue Jackets play game 82 tonight.
Katie, Tarik and John break down the successful week, Alex Ovechkin's potential final home game, and what has to happen this week for Washington to get in.
Caps still alive with one game left heading to Columbus, Alex Ovechkin on an emotional day for him and the organization, and postgame reax after a 3-0 win over Pittsburgh that has the team on the brink of either elimination or a miraculous comeback to make the postseason.
Caps start a home-and-home with Pittsburgh as Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby face-off for the 100th time, guests include Pierre Lebrun from TSN/The Athletic, Jeff Marek from Daily Faceoff, Tarik El-Bashir and Pens TV voice Josh Getzoff.
Hear from Alex Ovechkin, Spencer Carbery and part of Katie's conversation with Penguins broadcaster Josh Getzoff as we head into the home-and-home weekend series between Washington and Pittsburgh.
Caps keep hope alive with a win at Toronto. Postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Tom Wilson, Logan Thompson, Ryan Leonard and Ilya Protas. Time to scoreboard watch and wait with Pittsburgh up next Saturday.
Hear from head coaches Spencer Carbery and Craig Berube on Alex Ovechkin, Alex's message to make his decision this summer, Jake McCabe on playing against Ovechkin, Ilya Protas debut and more.
Ilya Protas set to make his NHL debut in Toronto tonight. Tarik El-Bashir joins John as the Caps take on the Maple Leafs.
Hear from Ilya Protas, Aliaksei Protas and Spencer Carbery on the call-up and potential NHL debut tomorrow for Ilya. Katie also chats with Connor McMichael who has goals in back-to-back games and is thrilled to have Ilya as a teammate now.
Join Katie Florio, Alan May & Tarik El-Bashir for today's weekly Monday Rink Report LIVE!
Caps host Buffalo tonight in need of two points, Tarik El-Bashir on the game in New Jersey, Cole Hutson, and Ilya Protas. Hershey Bears radio voice Zack Fisch on future Capitals, Justin Sourdif on his rookie season, and Charlie Lindgren recognized for his community efforts this season.
Playoff hopes take a hit with a loss at New Jersey. Postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Tom Wilson, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Matt Roy. Buffalo up next on Saturday.
Logan Thompson suits up for his 200th game tonight as the Caps take on the Devils. Hear from Spencer Carbery and Sheldon Keefe, as well as John's chat with Connor McMichael- who has 9 goals in 14 games against New Jersey.
Caps look to inch closer to a playoff spot tonight in New Jersey, Tarik El-Bashir joins John to discuss what's needed to close the gap.
Caps pull within three points of the playoffs with a win over Philadelphia. Postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Tom Wilson, Alex Ovechkin, Ryan Leonard and Pierre-Luc Dubois. The Eastern Conference standings just got a whole lot tighter.
News and notes from morning skate ahead of tonight's matchup with Philadelphia. John chats with Carbery and Katie shares more on the live podcast she and John hosted last night from Pubkey.
Caps face the Flyers tonight in a game where both teams need two points. Tarik El-Bashir joins John ahead of the critical matchup.
Katie, Tarik, and Vogs are live for today's edition of Rink Report LIVE! Recapping the road trip, young core success, looking ahead to this week, Katie chats with Leonard, and more.
Caps in Vegas tonight after a big win at Utah. Guests include Al Koken from Monumental Sports Network, former Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt, practice goalie Parker Milner heads off into the sunset, and a preview of tonight's game with Vegas radio voice Dan D'Uva.
Caps band together and take down Utah, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Alex Ovechkin, Hendrix Lapierre and Anthony Beauvillier. Vegas up next tomorrow night.
Hear from Spencer Carbery, Utah's leading goal-scorer, Dylan Guenther, and John's one-on-one with former Capital and Hershey Bear now current Utahn Nate Schmidt as we get set for Caps/Mammoth at 9pm ET.
Caps blanked by the Blues, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Logan Thompson, and Dylan Strome. Pierre-Luc Dubois is facing a suspension. Utah up next Thursday night.
Hear from both head coaches- Spencer Carbery and Jim Montgomery as Washington begins a three-game road trip in St Louis tonight at 8PM ET. Lineup changes, injury updates and more.
Tune into today's audio version of Rink Report Live! Katie, John and Mike Vogel recap Alex Ovechkin hitting 1,000 goals, Logan Thompson's success, Cole Hutson's first week in the NHL and much more. Hear from his brother Lane Hutson and Pierre-Luc Dubois too in today's special 30 minute show!
Caps get a point but fall to Colorado, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Jared Bednar, Jakob Chychrun, Justin Sourdif, and Gabriel Landeskog. A three-game Western swing starts tomorrow in St. Louis.
Caps take down the Devils, hear the full postgame recap from 7th and F. Justin Sourdif and Declan Chisholm go outside the rink with Katie Florio, and Mike Vogel on Cole Hutson and the team's bright future. Colorado up next Sunday afternoon.
Katie chats with Rasmus Sandin and John sits down with Spencer Carbery as the Capitals welcome the Devils to town for a 7pm game tonight.
Caps take on New Jersey at home tonight. Tarik El-Bashir joins John to discuss Cole Hutson's NHL debut Wednesday.
Cole Hutson shines in his NHL debut as the Caps take down Ottawa. Postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Logan Thompson and Tom Wilson. New Jersey up next tomorrow night.
Hear from Cole Hutson before making his NHL debut tonight. John chats with Carbery as Ottawa faces off with Washington tonight.
Cole Hutson is here, hear from him, Matt Roy, and Ryan Leonard. Tarik El-Bashir chats with John ahead of tonight's game with Ottawa.
Hear from Cole Hutson after his first Caps practice, PLD on inviting Hutson to leave with him, Katie sits down with Alex Ovechkin. More on tomorrow's cherry blossom themed game night too.
John and Katie talk all things Cole Hutson as he signs his three-year entry level contract with the Capitals Sunday afternoon.
Caps taking on Boston today, Dylan McIlrath and Ethen Frank go off-ice in the latest edition of Line Change with Katie Florio. Craig Laughin on John Carlson's legacy and why the Caps are ready for the future. Nic Dowd looks ahead with Vegas and looks fondly on his time with Washington.
Katie chats all things off ice with Ethen Frank and Dylan McIlrath including their Hershey days, Olympic break and more.
Caps take down Buffalo for a massive two-point night, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Charlie Lindgren, Jakob Chychrun, and Aliaksai Protas. The latest on the playoff chase, and Boston comes to town Saturday afternoon.
Caps start strong but lose in Philly, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Matt Roy, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Ryan Leonard. Buffalo up next tonight in western New York.
Timothy Liljegren makes his Washington debut in Philadelphia tonight. Hear from him and his old friend Rasmus Sandin on their relationship. Carbery on what he expects out of the newest blueliner and John chats with Justin Sourdif after a three-point night Monday.
Caps win an up-and-down game against Calgary, postgame reaction from both dressing rooms, and the Flyers are up next tomorrow night in Philadelphia.
Washington welcomes Calgary to town tonight. Hear John's chat with Spencer Carbery while Katie talks to Jakob Chychrun.
Caps take on Calgary tonight at home, Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf poised to make their Washington debuts, and Al Koken joins to talk about pivoting to the future at the deadline.
John Carlson traded to Anaheim, the reaction from Tarik El-Bashir, Mike Vogel, Spencer Carbery, Tom Wilson, and Dylan Strome. A preview of today's game with Boston with Bruins TV voice Judd Sirott.
Katie Florio and John Walton sit down to discuss the monumental trade as John Carlson heads to the Anaheim Ducks after 17 seasons as a Capital.
Reaction and analysis of the Nic Dowd trade to Vegas, and Boston up next tomorrow afternoon at the Garden.
More on the Nic Dowd trade from Spencer Carbery and Hendrix Lapierre on what he meant to locker room. Ethen Frank after signing contract extension yesterday. Katie chats with Ryan Leonard as he returns to Boston for the first time since his NHL debut.
Caps fall to Utah and slip in the East race, postgame reax from Tom Wilson, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Ryan Leonard. Boston up next Saturday afternoon after the trade deadline.
John previews tonight's matchup with Spencer Carbery as Utah and Washington see each other for the first time this year. Lineup changes, news and notes.
Caps take on Utah tonight, Tarik El-Bashir talks trade deadline and the playoff race with John.
The Caps get ready to face Utah for the first time this season tomorrow night. Carbery speaks more on the power play. Katie chats with Rasmus Sandin, who Carbery had high praise for today.
A big win over Vegas, and a sit-down with Charlie Lindgren and Matt Roy as the Caps take on Montreal tonight.
Logan Thompson faces his former Vegas team tonight. Wilson on Olympics. Katie chats with Aliaksei Protas after both he and Ilya scored their 20th goal of the season on Wednesday. John previews tonight with Carbery. Lineup notes and more.
Go behind the scenes with Katie Florio as she chats with Matt Roy and Charlie Lindgren in the newest episode of The Line Change. All of your favorite off-ice conversations with the duo!
Caps find a way in a win over Philadelphia, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Trevor Van Riemsdyk, Hendrix Lapierre, Rasmus Sandin, Declan Chisholm and Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet. Vegas up next Friday night.
Caps back in action tonight! Katie sits down with Martin Fehervary. Hear from Logan Thompson on his Olympic experience. John chats with Carbery ahead of Caps/Flyers.
Caps get back at it tonight against Philadelphia, Martin Fehervary on his Olympic experience and Spencer Carbery on belief in his team.
Martin Fehervary rejoined practice and spoke on his Olympic experience. Strome on how proud he is of Fehervary. Spencer Carbery on NHL starting back up and the push to the finish line. Katie chats with Justin Sourdif about his role in Rising Stars Academy.
A special Gold Medal game edition, as the United States wins over Canada. Plenty of Capitals react to the game, Tarik El-Bashir and Tom Gulitti join John to break down the win for Team USA.
Tom Wilson and Logan Thompson play for Gold, a special weekend edition of the show leading into the Gold Medal Game Sunday with Spencer Carbery, Charlie Lindgren, Ryan Leonard, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Tarik El-Bashir.
Afternoon ReCAP resumes today! Katie chats with Brandon Duhaime after practice as he hit a milestone during his break! Updates on the Capitals players in the Olympics as well.
An Olympic edition with Martin Fehervary, AJ Mleczko from NBC and ESPN, Spencer Carbery and Tarik El-Bashir on the Games, JC and Jeff Smith from Bailiwick Clothing Company on the team's Black History Month jersey. Where the Caps stand with 23 games to play.
Caps double up Nashville, postgame reax from Pierre-Luc Dubois, Jakob Chychrun, Logan Thompson, and Spencer Carbery. 23 games to play as the Olympic Break begins.
Pierre-Luc Dubois returns to action tonight! Hear from him, along with Katie's chat with Anthony Beavullier and John's conversation with Spencer Carbery as Washington looks to finish on a high-note against Nashville tonight before the Olympic Break.
Caps rally but fall to the Flyers in Philadelphia. Postgame reax from Trevor Van Riemsdyk, Anthony Beauvillier, Aliaksei Protas and Spencer Carbery. Nashville in Thursday for the final game before the Olympic Break.
Three straight wins get the Caps within two points of third place, postgame reax from Anthony Beauvillier, Nic Dowd, Clay Stevenson, Ethen Frank and Spencer Carbery. Philadelphia up next tonight.
Hear from Clay Stevenson after his first NHL win and Spencer Carbery ahead of tonight's big metro matchup with the Islanders. Carbery gives updates on several team injuries.
Caps look to make it three straight tonight with the Islanders in town. Weekend reax from Clay Stevenson, Hendrix Lapierre and Spencer Carbery after a thrilling rally to win over Carolina.
Carolina visits D.C. tonight, Hurricanes TV voice Mike Maniscalco joins the show for a preview. Capitals Assistant GM Ross Mahoney on Caps prospects, Joe Beninati on the road trip and T.J. Oshie joining the TV booth tonight.
Caps win a wild one in Detroit, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Jakob Chychrun, Dylan Strome, Declan Chisholm, and Nic Dowd. Carolina up next tomorrow as the team returns home to 7th and F.
Hear from Spencer Carbery, Ethen Frank and Detroit Head Coach Todd McLellan in advance of tonight's matchup between the Capitals and the Red Wings. More on Clay Stevenson's recall with Logan Thompson now day-to-day.
Hear from from Spencer Carbery and Kraken Head Coach, Lane Lambert ahead of tonight’s matchup up between Washington and Seattle. Both teams sitting just outside of a playoff spot, and Carbery gives injury updates. More on Justin Sourdif who enters tonight on a three game point streak.
Caps are in Seattle tonight. Joe Beninati joins John from Emerald City ahead of the fifth game of the road trip.
Hear from Spencer Carbery after today's practice in Seattle. Injury updates on several players. John chats with Justin Sourdif.
Caps taking on Edmonton tonight, Oilers TV voice Jack Michaels gives a preview. John Carlson on his outstanding career, a report from Hershey with Ilya Protas and radio voice Zack Fisch, assistant coach Kirk Muller on his life in hockey.
Washington continues on the longest road trip of the season with a stop in Calgary at 9pm eastern tonight. Hear from Spencer Carbery and Ethen Frank as the Capitals are urgently trying to snap a four-game losing streak and get themselves back in a playoff position.
Caps fall in Vancouver to the Canucks, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Tom Wilson, and John Carlson. Calgary up next on the six-game road trip Friday night.
Caps take on Vancouver tonight, Craig Laughlin joins John for a preview of the second game of the road trip.
Caps fall in Colorado, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Ethen Frank, and Dylan Strome. A practice today in Vancouver, a game Wednesday against the Canucks.
Caps start a six-game road trip in Colorado this afternoon, all signs pointing to a Tom Wilson return, and Al Koken from Monumental Sports Network stops by.
General Manager Chris Patrick on the season and the trade deadline, Connor McMichael and Brandon Duhaime go outside the rink with Katie, Bryan Carbery on his son's accomplishments in Washington, and Tarik El-Bashir previews tonight's game against Florida.
Join Katie Florio in another episode of The Line Change! This time featuring Brandon Duhaime and Connor McMichael. The duo chats everything off-ice including Duhaime's spearfishing adventures and more!
Caps tripped by San Jose, postgame reaction from both locker rooms, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stops by the home radio booth.
Jakob Chychrun returns to the lineup. We hear from him in today's show. John chats with Spencer Carbery as the Capitals take on the San Jose Sharks this evening.
Practice and injury updates from Katie. Head Coach Spencer Carbery with high praise for Ethen Frank. Katie also sits down with Aliaksei Protas.
Caps rally late to defeat Montreal in overtime, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Rasmus Sandin, Logan Thompson, and Connor McMichael. San Jose up next Thursday night as the week at home continues.
Katie provides the latest injury updates heading into tonight's game with Montreal. She chats with Ethen Frank who scored in both games on the Mentor's Trip. John talks to Spencer Carbery.
Caps fall in Nashville to the Predators, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Ethen Frank and Dylan Strome. Montreal up next Tuesday night at home.
Caps win big at Chicago, the Mentors' Trip is in full swing with plenty of dads and family on the road trip, John Carlson's dad Dick on number 74's terrific career, Chris Strome talks about Dylan, Tom Wilson's brother Pete on his sibling heading to the Olympics, and Adam Vingan previews the game against Nashville Sunday.
Katie gives injury and lineup updates for tonight in Chicago. Hear from Carbery and Connor Bedard himself, on his return to play tonight. Ken chats with Capitals assistant coach Scott Allen.
Katie gives the latest injury updates. Hear from Dylan Strome and his father, Chris as the Capitals begin the 2026 Mentor's Trip today.
Caps stumble against Dallas, postgame sound from Spencer Carbery, Alex Ovechkin, Nic Dowd, and John Carlson. A two-game road trip begins Friday in Chicago.
Katie talks to Justin Sourdif about his career night on Monday. John chats with Spencer Carbery as the Stars pay a visit to DC tonight.
Caps outlast Anaheim in perhaps the wildest game of the season, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Justin Sourdif, Connor McMichael, Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville and Jacob Trouba. An off day today, Dallas in Wednesday.
Washington hosts Anaheim tonight for the second of three straight home games. Hear from Ryan Leonard and how he's progressed throughout his first full NHL season and Head Coach Spencer Carbery who chats with John Walton.
Caps take on Anaheim tonight, Tom Wilson status to be updated this morning, Katie Florio chats with Tarik El-Bashir.
Tom Wilson and Logan Thompson on going to the Olympics, Jakob Chychrun's dad Jeff on his son's career and what Washington means to his family. Erin Ambrose from the Montréal Victoire on the upcoming PWHL Takeover Tour in D.C. this month, and Alan May on the first half of the season.
Caps fall in Ottawa, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Logan Thompson and Dylan Strome. Chicago up next tomorrow night.
Tom Wilson and Logan Thompson talk about going to the Olympics, a big home win over the Rangers, and Ottawa up next today north of the border.
Caps fall in Florida to the Panthers, postgame reax from Tom Wilson, Nic Dowd, Logan Thompson, and Spencer Carbery. Rangers in D.C. tomorrow to close out 2025.
Hear from Spencer Carbery and assistant coach Patrick Wellar ahead of tonight's matchup with Florida as the Capitals close out a two-game road-trip.
Caps take down the Devils in overtime, Florida up next tonight. Aliaksei Protas on his big night in New Jersey.
Caps stumble in a loss to the Rangers, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan, Connor McMichael, Dylan Strome, and Ryan Leonard. New Jersey up next after the holiday break Saturday, and a big stretch coming up in the New Year.
A lot of game time lineup decisions for the Capitals in the final one before the holiday break against the Rangers tonight. Martin Fehervary speaks on finishing strong. John chats with Head Coach Spencer Carbery.
Caps get a point but fall in Detroit, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, John Carlson, Ethen Frank, and Dylan Strome. Rangers up next Tuesday in the finale before the holiday break.
T.J. Oshie on his new broadcasting career, Matt Hendricks on his time in Washington and his new gig with the Minnesota Wild, Aliaksai Protas talks hockey and family, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John as Detroit comes to town this afternoon.
The latest on last night's win, practice this morning, and Katie and Joe Beninati chat as Washington prepares for a home-and-home back-to-back set with Detroit this week.
Caps rebound to thump Toronto, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Logan Thompson, Connor McMichael, John Carlson, Jakob Chychrun, Auston Matthews, and Leafs Head Coach Craig Berube. A double dose of Detroit is up next.
Toronto pays a visit to Washington tonight. Hear from Rasmus Sandin and Spencer Carbery before tonight's game. Katie notes a few possible lineup changes.
Washington visits Minnesota and newly acquired Quinn Hughes tonight! Carbery talks on that and more. Katie gives lineup updates. John chats with former Wild member, Brandon Duhaime.
Caps take on Minnesota tonight, Carbery on the Wild, and Al Koken joins John for a preview of tonight's game in the Twin Cities.
Logan Thompson talks 100 wins, Olympics, his relationship with Charlie Lindgren, and music with John, Hockey Insider Elliotte Friedman from Sportsnet stops by, Tarik El-Bashir on tonight's game in Winnipeg, and Katie goes outside the rink with Anthony Beauvillier and Hendrix Lapierre.
Katie sits down with Anthony Beauvillier and Hendrix Lapierre to discuss everything outside of the rink with the duo!
Caps get a point but fall to Carolina, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Logan Thompson, Nic Dowd, Connor McMichael and more. Winnipeg and a two-game Central Division road trip up next.
Injury updates for several Caps players. John chats with Carbery ahead of tonight's game with Carolina. Seth Jarvis speaks on the tight standings between the Caps and Canes.
Caps face Carolina tonight as the top two teams in the East. Tarik El-Bashir on Logan Thompson, Ethen Frank, and the run to the top of the Eastern Conference.
Hear from Spencer Carbery, Katie chats with Martin Fehervary and Andrew Nash, the Capitals Manager of Youth Hockey Development joins Katie to discuss the launch of the Caps Street Hockey League.
Caps keep rolling with a win over Columbus, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Aliaksai Protas, Martin Fehervary, Jakob Chychrun, and Logan Thompson. A break in the schedule next, with Carolina in town Thursday.
Caps take seven points out of eight on the road trip, postgame sound from Anaheim, Parker Milner on one of the best nights of his life, Jakob Chychrun sits down with John, Caps original radio voice Ron Weber, Joe Beninati, and a preview of Sunday's game against Columbus with Jackets radio play-by-play man Bob McElligott.
Katie provides lineup updates from Anaheim. Hear from Carbery, Protas and Ducks Host & Content Producer, Alexis Downie as she joined Katie earlier this week.
Caps thrash the Sharks in San Jose, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Matt Roy, Brandon Duhaime, Ryan Leonard, and Charlie Lindgren. The road trip concludes in Anaheim tomorrow.
Win streak is at five after taking down the Kings, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Logan Thompson, Connor McMichael, Alex Ovechkin, and Anthony Beauvillier. A date with San Jose awaits tonight.
Carbery meets with the media ahead of tonight's matchup with the LA Kings. Washington starts a span of three games in California in the next four nights.
Caps take down the Islanders to start the road trip, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Tom Wilson, Logan Thompson and Ryan Leonard. Los Angeles up next tomorrow in the City of Angels.
Another Caps win, this time over Toronto. Postgame reax from Jakob Chychrun, Tom Wilson, and Logan Thompson. Ethen Frank on his nontraditional path to the NHL. Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin still crazy after all these years. John Walton and Ken Sabourin tell radio booth stories.
Happy Thanksgiving, Caps fans! Washington held practice where lots of team kids and family members were in attendance. Ilya Protas is in town along with Alex Suzdalev. Both Protas brothers speak on the importance of family days like this.
Caps take down Winnipeg, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Connor McMichael, Alex Ovechkin, Charlie Lindgren, and John Carlson. Toronto up next tomorrow to close out the homestand.
Tonight it's all about Ovi. He'll be honored with a pregame ceremony for 900 goals and 1500 games. Hear from Strome, McMichael, Carbery as well as Capitals Director of Youth Hockey, Jesse Thompson & ASHA Executive Director Jen O'Brian on the impact Ovechkin has left on the youth.
Caps blast the Jackets, postgame reax from both dressing rooms afterward, a big night for the defensemen, and Winnipeg up next tomorrow night.
John chats with Carbery ahead of tonight's game with Columbus. Lineup notes. Katie talks to Justin Sourdif. Hear from Blue Jackets Head Coach, Dean Evason. Caps Canine calendars are on sale now! Ovechkin's 900 goals pregame ceremony coming Wednesday.
Changes coming tonight on the Power Play, as Columbus comes to visit. Al Koken joins John to discuss as the homestand continues.
Eddie Olczyk on tonight's Hockey Fights Cancer night at Capital One arena. Kenny Albert on his D.C. broadcasting roots and the upcoming Winter Olympics, and Al Koken's more than 40 years of sports broadcasting in Washington began by jumping out of an airplane.
Dylan Strome misses the birth of his daughter, Alex Ovechkin nets his 33rd career hat trick, and the Capitals romp over the Canadiens in Montreal. Ethen Frank talks about his four-point night, an emotional Strome talks afterward. Tampa Bay up next tomorrow.
A season-high seven goals against Edmonton, postgame reax from Justin Sourdif, Ryan Leonard, Logan Thompson and Anthony Beauvillier. Montreal up next on the road tonight at Bell Centre.
Capitals welcome Connor McDavid and the Oilers to town. John speaks with Spencer Carbery. Katie chats with Connor McMichael. In community news, hear from Devonte-Smith Pelly on a special rink unveiling and ball hockey clinic in the DC area.
Caps face Edmonton tonight, Hendrix Lapierre joins John, and Tarik El-Bashir on Charlie Lindgren, Justin Sourdif, and the new look forward lines.
Carbery notes the positives from last night's line shake ups. The Capitals Annual Hockey Fights Cancer game is Saturday. Katie sat down with Logan Thompson about the bond he formed with Sutton over a year ago, and how he surprised her at her cancer-free bell-ringing ceremony last week.
Caps pick up a big win over Los Angeles, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Charlie Lindgren, Nic Dowd and Matt Roy. Edmonton up next Wednesday.
Caps host Kings tonight at 7pm. John chats with Spencer Carbery and Katie talks to Rasmus Sandin. LA forward Adrian Kempe signs 8 year extension with Kings.. hear from him after LA's morning skate at COA as well.
Postgame locker room reaction from Saturday's shootout loss to New Jersey, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John ahead of tonight's game with Los Angeles.
Alex Ovechkin sits down with John to talk 900 goals, Wayne Gretzky and his sons. Eddie Olczyk chats with Katie on the Caps and the Olympics. John Druce on his legendary scoring binge in the 1990 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Caps fall in Florida, postgame reax from Carbery, Wilson, Leonard, Sandin, and Sourdif. Information on the team's food drive at Capital One Arena Monday before the Kings game, and New Jersey in town tomorrow night.
Capitals and Panthers tonight in South Florida. Hear from Carbery, John's chat with Ethen Frank, Carter Verhaeghe on Ovechkin, and Kirk Muller's conversation with Ken.
Caps in Florida tonight, new assistant coach Patrick Wellar chats with John about his new role with the team this season.
Caps check all the boxes in a win at Carolina, postgame reax from Carbery, Strome, Duhaime, Chychrun, Fehervary, and Thompson. Florida up next Thursday night.
Notes from morning skate. Carbery on special teams. Ken Sabourin chats with assistant coach, Scott Allen.
Spencer Carbery talks details, Craig Laughlin joins John on Tom Wilson and his Olympic chances and tonight's game at Carolina.
Carbery speaks to media after practice today. Caps off to Raleigh for game 3 of this road trip with Hurricanes tomorrow. Katie catches up with Hershey's Zack Fisch.
Caps in Tampa tonight. Dylan Strome talks with John on battling injury, his love of hockey stats and being a girl dad. Goaltending coach Scott Murray talks Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren. Pierre Luc-Dubois and Ryan Leonard go off-ice with Katie Florio.
A rough start, a three-goal rally, but a regulation loss in Pittsburgh. Postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Dylan Strome, Tom Wilson and Matt Roy. Tampa Bay up next tomorrow night.
Pierre-Luc Dubois and Ryan Leonard go off ice with Katie, chatting their time as roommates, funny stories and much more!
Ovechkin reaches 900 as the Caps rout the Blues, postgame reax from Carbery, Thompson, Beauviller and Ovechkin. Pittsburgh up next tonight to start a four-game road trip.
Rasmus Sandin is back in the lineup tonight. He chats with Katie. John looks ahead to St. Louis with Spencer Carbery. Your only local coverage of tonight's game is on the Capitals Radio Network!
Caps take on the Blues tonight at home before a four-game road trip, Spencer Carbery on why the road trip comes at a good time, and Anthony Beauvillier chats with John.
Carbery addresses the power play and where his team's identity is at. Katie chats with Dylan Strome. Washington gets ready to host St Louis tomorrow night.
Bad news on Dubois, Ovechkin and Carbery on generating more offense, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John with the Blues in town tomorrow.
The latest on Capitals injuries, including PLD who will miss an extended period of time. Katie chats with Tom Wilson. Alex Ovechkin speaks to the media. More on the trade the Caps completed this morning.
Caps in Buffalo tonight to face the Sabres, getting to know Declan Chisholm, the latest on the renovations at Capital One Arena with Monumental Sports President of Venues Jordan Silberman, and a huge milestone for Head Athletic Trainer Jason Serbus.
News and notes from morning skate. John chats with Carbery ahead of tonight's game with the Islanders. With LT top of the league in multiple categories, Katie spoke with Caps goaltending coach, Scott Murray on MSN's Rink Report earlier this week.
Caps host Islanders tonight, Carbery talks about the need to bury offensive chances, and Joe Beninati joins John to help preview the beginning of two games in two nights.
Injury updates coming from today's practice. Carbery breaks down special teams and where it needs to improve. Katie chats with Hendrix Lapierre. The Islanders visit Capital One tomorrow night.
Caps get edged in Dallas, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Nic Dowd, Logan Thompson and Hendrix Lapierre. Practice tomorrow, Islanders in D.C. Friday night.
Stars host the Caps tonight at 8:30. Carbery on line changes due to injuries. Stars' Wyatt Johnston on Ovechkin's success. Logan Thompson makes his 50th start as a Capital. John chats with ESPN broadcaster, AJ Mleczko who's on the call tonight.
Caps in Dallas tonight, Spencer Carbery on Ryan Leonard's progression, and John chats with Tarik El-Bashir.
Dylan Strome's latest injury update, along with other injuries and player recalls. Spencer Carbery on others stepping up with Strome out. Katie chats with Logan Thompson, who's off to a strong start in net.
Ovechkin scores 899 and will play in his 1500th game tonight. Caps take down Columbus and return home to face Ottawa. Postgame reax from Columbus, and lots of former Caps greats today. Peter Bondra, Olie Kolzig, Devante Smith-Pelly and Yvon Labre join us from Alumni Weekend.
Capitals in Columbus taking on the Blue Jackets. Ovechkin speaks on being two games shy of 1,500. Carbery on the Blue Jackets offense. Katie gives a Hershey report as she chatted with Andrew Cristall earlier this week.
Caps take on Columbus tonight, Al Koken from Monumental Sports Network joins John for a preview.
Hear from John Carlson and Spencer Carbery as Alex Ovechkin approaches 1,500 games played in the NHL. Katie chats with Ryan Leonard today. Also hear her conversation with Ilya Protas as she took a visit to Hershey yesterday!
Caps blow past Seattle for a fifth win in seven games, postgame reax from Ryan Leonard, Jakob Chychrun, John Carlson and Martin Fehervary. Justin Sourdif chats with John on coming to D.C.
Washington hosts Seattle to close out four-game homestead. Ethen Frank makes his season debut tonight. Lineup changes and injury updates. John chats with Spencer Carbery.
Carbery on potential line changes we'll see tomorrow night. Katie chats with Declan Chisholm. Brandon Duhaime set to play in his 300th career NHL game tomorrow.
Caps start slow and fall to Vancouver, postgame reax from Jakob Chychrun, Ryan Leonard and Charlie Lindgren. Seattle in town Tuesday night.
Caps paste Minnesota for a fourth straight win, Charlie Lindgren on family, fishing, and being a girl dad, Dan Rosen from NHL.com on the Capitals and the Metropolitan Division, and T.J. Oshie reflects on his career, his love of golf, and his new broadcasting gig.
Wild in town. Ethen Frank recalled from Hershey. Lineup changes. Martin Fehervary on a strong PK tonight. John chats with Spencer Carbery.
Caps lose Iorio to San Jose on waivers, Dan Rosen from NHL.com joins John as the Minnesota Wild come to 7th and F tonight.
Vinny Iorio has been claimed by San Jose. Spencer Carbery talks ahead of hosting Minnesota.. who has 10 power play goals in their first four games. Katie chats with the OT hero from Tuesday, Jakob Chychrun.
Iorio on waivers, preparations for Minnesota Friday, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John to talk Tom Wilson, Connor McMichael and goaltending.
Vinny Iorio placed on waivers. Spencer Carbery talks after last night's 3-2 overtime win. Katie sits down with Connor McMichael.
Wilson rallies Caps to a 3-2 overtime win over Tampa Bay, postgame reax from Carbery, Protas and Thompson, Minnesota up next Friday night.
Capitals begin a four-game homestead hosting Tampa Bay tonight. Katie chats with Aliaksei Protas after a three-point weekend. John talks to Spencer Carbery. Lineup notes with PLD out due to injury tonight.
A pair of wins in New York, weekend reax from Ryan Leonard, Aliaksai Protas, Logan Thompson, Anthony Beauvillier, Charlie Lindgren, Martin Fehervary and Spencer Carbery. Tampa Bay up next tomorrow.
Our first episode of our new weekend show! John Walton sits down with GM Chris Patrick and Spencer Carbery, Hendrix Lapierre on starting fresh, Rasmus Sandin and Martin Fehervary on anything but hockey and more.
Dylan McIlrath back practicing with the team. Carbery on the power play and line changes. Katie chats with Anthony Beauvillier who takes on one of his former teams tomorrow night.
Katie Florio sits down with defensemen Martin Fehervary & Rasmus Sandin in this episode of The Line Change. Going off the ice and into the lives of this duo.
Caps fall to the Bruins, postgame reax from Ovechkin, Wilson, and Chychrun. Islanders and Rangers up next this weekend.
Happy Opening Night! John chats with Spencer Carbery. Katie talks to Justin Sourdif, who's playing in his first ever NHL Opening Night game. More on lines and scratches heading into Game 1 against Boston.
Opening night is here! Boston in tonight, what the lines and teams look like for the opener, and Alan May joins John.
Hear from Alex Ovechkin and Spencer Carbery ahead of Opening Night. Katie sits down with Hendrix Lapierre. Logan Thompson talks about his upcoming community event, Uncork for a Cause, on October 26th and how you can join.
The roster is set for Game 1, and Joe Beninati joins John to help preview the regular season.
More on the injury front and roster heading into the season-opener. Hear from Spencer Carbery on Hendrix Lapierre and the third line. John chats with Anthony Beauvillier.
The final roster comes later today, will injuries make an impact? New ways to listen to the games online this season, and a new Caps radio show makes its debut this week on 106.7 The Fan in DC.
Camp is down to 27 players. Martin Fehervary on his return to the lineup. Spencer Carbery on the depth of this organization and more. Caps take on Blue Jackets in final preseason game tomorrow.
Caps fall to the Bruins, postgame reax from Ryan Leonard and Spencer Carbery, and Tarik El-Bashir checks in from training camp.
Alex Ovechkin and Martin Fehervary make their preseason debuts tonight. Hear from Spencer Carbery and players still on the bubble like Andrew Cristall and Ethen Frank. Katie sits down with Justin Sourdif.
Caps stay perfect with a win at Columbus, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Logan Thompson and Connor McMichael. Roster cuts coming with two games left in the preseason.
Washington visits Columbus for preseason action tonight. Lots of injury updates from skate today. Hear from Spencer Carbery as well as players on the cusp of the roster like Vinny Iorio and Hendrix Lapierre.
Aaron Portzline, who covers the Blue Jackets for The Athletic, joins John to preview the new year for Columbus as Caps visit Ohio tonight.
Hear from Alex Ovechkin and Spencer Carbery after practice. Katie sits down with Vinny Iorio. The Caps Canine Shoot took place today! Hear from Pierre-Luc Dubois and Logan Thompson on adopting dogs from last year's shoot.
Caps stay perfect with a shootout win at New Jersey, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Charlie Lindgren, and Rasmus Sandin. Al Koken from Monumental Sports Network stops by.
Milano shines again as Caps take down Philly, and former NHL center turned broadcaster Dominic Moore joins John.
It's a family affair in Hershey tonight as the Capitals take on Philadelphia in the second preseason game. Both Matt and Dylan Strome as well as Aliaksei and Ilya Protas will be in tonight's lineup. Hear from Dylan and Matt who are playing together for the first time since childhood. Katie also sits down with Ilya.
Capitals head north to play the Flyers in Hershey tonight, and Bears radio voice Zack Fisch joins the show.
Alex Ovechkin injury update, Spencer Carbery on playing in Hershey tomorrow, and Katie sits down with Blue Jackets broadcaster, Bob McElligott to preview the season and Metro Division.
Hershey Bears head coach Derek King joins John, and part two of his interview with the legendary Bruce Boudreau.
Injury updates on Alex Ovechkin and Martin Fehervary, Katie previews the season with Hurricanes broadcaster Mike Maniscalco, and hear more from Dylan Strome who threw out the first pitch at a Nationals game last week in the Nationals/Capitals crossover jersey.
Caps open the preseason with a win at Boston, postgame reax from Sonny Milano and Spencer Carbery, and Bruce Boudreau joins John as the Capitals head to Hershey on Thursday night.
Katie Florio sat down with Capitals prospects Ilya Protas and Eriks Mateiko during 2025 Development Camp to get to know the two better off of the ice.
Katie brings you the latest from development camp and John chats with former Capital and guest coach this week, Alex Chiasson.
Hear from Capitals prospects Terik Parascak and Ilya Protas as development continues. Katie also sits down with Bears Assistant Coach, Nick Bootland and Milton Gastrin has officially signed with the Capitals.
Katie Florio brings you the latest from day two of development camp and free agency, including her chat with Capitals prospect, Cole Hutson.
Katie Florio catches you up on the first day of free agency and 2025 Development Camp for the Capitals, including Martin Fehervary's contract extension and a sit down with Andrew Cristall.
John chats with draft architect and AGM Ross Mahoney in advance of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
TJ Oshie officially announced his retirement during a ceremony in Georgetown Monday night. Katie reflects back on Oshie's accomplishments during his career and also hear from John Carlson, as he discussed the great person Oshie is off of the ice.
Spencer Carbery is your Jack Adams Award winner. Katie sat down with him to discuss the honor and more.
Hear from Washington's President of Hockey Operations, Brian MacLellan and GM, Chris Patrick as they reflected on the season and look ahead to the future of the Capitals organization.
Hear from many different Capitals players, several of whom had career years, as they reflect back on their season thoughts as a whole.
Head Coach Spencer Carbery shares his thoughts from his final press conference of the season, including the team's overall success, individual player career highs, Alex Ovechkin's historic year, prospect depth and more.
The season ends with a loss to Carolina in Game 5, looking back at the season that was, and thanking those who made this broadcast season possible on the Capitals Radio Network.
John chats with Spencer Carbery and Katie sits down with Matt Roy as Washington looks to keep their season alive with a win over Carolina in Game 5 tonight.
Spencer Carbery and Dylan Strome on tonight's game, as the Caps look to stay alive against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5.
Katie chats one-on-one with Logan Thompson, Spencer Carbery talks line changes, including Connor McMichael playing 3C, Dylan Strome on fighting to stay alive, and more.
Spencer Carbery and Tom Wilson discuss a Game 4 loss at Carolina, as the Caps look to avoid elimination Thursday in Game at home.
John Carlson on finishing chances, Pierre-Luc Dubois on bouncing back, Spencer Carbery on the defensive nature of the series, and Katie chats with Anthony Beauvillier ahead of Game 4.
John and Tarik chat about tonight's Game 4 as the Caps look to even the series with Carolina.
Full coverage of Washington's 3-1 win in Game 2, including both coaches, players from both teams, and a look inside the numbers as the series heads to Raleigh tied at a game apiece.
Lars Eller on what needs to be better tonight in Game 2, and John chats with Spencer Carbery on tonight's matchup with Carolina.
Caps and Carolina in Game 2 tonight, John and Tarik break down how the Caps can and must rebound before heading south.
Spencer Carbery on what went wrong in Game 1, Nic Dowd on applying pressure on Carolina, Ryan Leonard on what makes the Canes predictable, and Brandon Duhaime on a bounce back coming from leadership.
Caps stumble in overtime loss to Carolina in Game 1, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Rod Brind'Amour, Dylan Strome and more. Game 2 up next tomorrow night.
Dylan Strome on Carolina, Freddie Andersen will play for Carolina, and John chats with Spencer Carbery in advance of tonight's Game 1.
Spencer Carbery on the season series with Carolina, and Katie chats with Brandon Duhaime and Logan Thompson.
Spencer Carbery on what he liked in the first round against Montreal, the return of Aliaksei Protas, and John chats with Lars Eller on making it to the second round.
Caps eliminate Montreal after a 4-1 win in Game 5, postgame reaction from Carbery, Wilson, Strome, Dubois, Roy, Martin St. Louis and the Montreal locker room. Carolina is up next in round two.
Pierre-Luc Dubois on the impending return of Aliaksei Protas, Logan Thompson on trying to finish off Montreal tonight, and John chats with Spencer Carbery ahead of tonight's Game 5.
Caps look to close out Montreal tonight at home, Tarik El-Bashir joins John to discuss storylines with Washington up three games to one.
Tom Wilson on what it takes to close out Montreal, Spencer Carbery on what Aliaksei Protas brings when he returns, and Katie chats with Rasmus Sandin. Game 5 tomorrow night at Capital One Arena.
Caps push Montreal to the brink with a win in Game 4, postgame reax from Logan Thompson, Tom Wilson, John Carlson, Dylan Strome, Brandon Duhaime, and Spencer Carbery. Game 5 is Wednesday as Washington looks to advance.
Katie chats with Nic Dowd, Spencer Carbery on handling the Bell Centre crowd in Game 3 tonight, plus news and notes from the first two games of the series.
Jakob Chychrun on the Habs and playing at Bell Centre in Game 3, Spencer Carbery on last night's third period, and the success of Anthony Beauvillier.
Caps win again to go up two games to none on Montreal, plenty of postgame locker room reax, perspective from Spencer Carbery and Martin St. Louis. Game 3 up next tomorrow night at Bell Centre.
Brandon Duhaime on not letting Montreal keep any momentum, Nic Dowd on flipping the switch, and Spencer Carbery chats with John ahead of Game 2.
Fehervary done for the playoffs after surgery, Spencer Carbery and Matt Roy on the void left behind, and Montreal's Mike Matheson on what went right in Game 1 and what needs to happen in Game 2.
An Ovechkin OT winner gives the Caps a Game 1 win over Montreal. Postgame reax from Carbery, St. Louis, Carlson, Thompson, Wilson, Strome and more. Game 2 tomorrow night at 7th and F.
All things Game 1 with Katie, talking Caps/Habs regular season, will Logan Thompson return tonight, John chats with Spencer Carbery, and Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis on why his team can beat Washington.
Game 1 of the first round is tonight against Montreal, Dylan Strome, Tom Wilson, and Lars Eller talk about the series, and Tarik El-Bashir breaks it down with John.
Clay Stevenson making his NHL debut in goal tonight, Carbery and Stevenson talk about his first start, and Katie chats with Dylan Strome.
Nic Dowd signs a two-year extension, Dowd and Carbery talk new contract as the Caps prepare to close the regular season in Pittsburgh.
Updates on Logan Thompson and Aliaksei Protas, Lindgren starts against the Islanders, and Katie chats with Rasmus Sandin.
John chats with Al Koken as the Caps head to Long Island for the final road trip of the regular season.
Caps outlast Carolina to take down the Eastern Conference, postgame reax from Charlie Lindgren and Jordan Staal, and Zack Fisch joins John to talk Caps prospects.
Trevor Van Riemsdyk joins Katie, and Spencer Carbery chats 895 and tonight's game with John.
The perspective of Dylan Strome and assistant coach Scott Allen on Alex Ovechkin scoring 895 Sunday on Long Island.
Ovechkin returns to practice after 895, latest on Logan Thompson and Aliaksei Protas, Caps are Metro champs, and Katie chats with Anthony Beauvillier.
Ovechkin scores 895 to pass Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history, how the record breaking day unfolded, and Alex's teammates talk about what he means to them. Supersized edition with all the moments that mattered on the greatest of days for the Great 8.
Logan Thompson update, Matt Roy returns, a lineup change at forward, and John chats with Spencer Carbery as Alex Ovechkin looks to catch Wayne Gretzky with Chicago in town.
Ovechkin scores 892 in Raleigh but Caps fall to the Hurricanes. Postgame reax from Carbery, Dubois, and Van Riemsdyk. Kenny Albert joins the show as he prepares to call Sunday's game on Long Island.
Caps win at Boston, postgame reax from Carbery, Lindgren, Strome, and Leonard. Carolina tonight in Raleigh, and Emily Kaplan from ESPN on Ovechkin's chase for 895.
Ryan Leonard on his NHL debut tonight, Spencer Carbery on his new roster addition, Ken Sabourin chats with assistant coach Scott Allen.
Caps in Boston tonight, Ryan Leonard poised to make his NHL debut, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John from Boston
Ryan Leonard is officially a Washington Capital, two other signings today as well. Trevor Van Riemsdyk joins John as the team departs for Boston.
Caps lose a wild one to Buffalo, postgame reax from Carbery, Protas, Wilson, and Chychrun. Boston up next, will Ryan Leonard join the team while they are there?
Caps tripped up by Minnesota, postgame reax from Carbery, Roy, Strome, and Lindgren. Eric Fehr joins John as returns to see some old friends this week.
Spencer Carbery on Dylan McIlrath's contact extension, Katie chats with tonight's starting goaltender Charlie Lindgren, and Ken Sabourin talks with assistant coach Mitch Love.
Caps take on Minnesota tonight, Al Koken joins John to talk fixing the power play and the remarkable season it's been to this point.
Katie chats with John Carlson, Spencer Carbery on keys for the game tomorrow against Minnesota and offense from the defensemen.
Ovechkin bags 889 as Caps get a point but fall in Winnipeg, postgame reax from Carbery, Mangiapane, Thompson, and Dowd. Minnesota up next tomorrow.
Jakob Chychrun on his new contract, Spencer Carbery on a long term deal for number six, Ken Sabourin chats with Kirk Muller, and Logan Thompson gets the start in Winnipeg.
Caps take on Winnipeg tonight in a battle of the NHL's best, Tarik El-Bashir joins John as the final road trip of March begins.
Jakob Chychrun injury update, Spencer Carbery on Winnipeg, and John chats with Pierre-Luc Dubois ahead of tomorrow's game against the Jets.
Caps riding high after another win over Florida, postgame reax from Sandin, McMichael, Carlson, and Beauvillier. Winnipeg up next tomorrow night.
Caps clinch a playoff spot with a narrow win over Philadelphia, Ovechkin bags number 888, postgame reax from Brandon Duhaime, Charlie Lindgren and Andrew Mangiapane, and Alan May talks Tom Wilson and the playoff format.
Caps look to clinch, Tom Wilson reflects on reaching 30 goals this season, and Spencer Carbery chats with John ahead of tonight's game with Philadelphia.
Caps take on Philadelphia tonight, Tom Guilitti joins John to talk Ovechkin's chase of 895 and the Eastern Conference Wild Card race.
Spencer Carbery on what last year's playoff experience means to this year's team, and the team's biggest fan from down under returns to D.C. to see Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky up close.
Caps surge past Detroit, postgame reax from Dylan Strome, Tom Wilson, and Logan Thompson. The latest on the Eastern Conference race, as Washington inches closer to a division title.
Latest from the morning skate, including the latest on Dylan Strome. Thompson starts, John chats with Spencer Carbery about facing Detroit tonight, and Martin Fehervary.
Caps welcome the Red Wings to town tonight, Tarik El-Bashir joins John to discuss playoff possibles and the recently completed California trip.
Some illness circulating through the locker room, Katie chats with Anthony Beauvillier, and Spencer Carbery on the importance of the upcoming home stand.
Caps take two of three in California after win in San Jose, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Dylan Strome, Trevor Van Riemsdyk, and Logan Thompson. Detroit up next tomorrow night back at 7th and F.
Caps blanked in Los Angeles, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery and John Carlson, and Ron Weber joins us to talk about Ovechkin's chase of Gretzky and this year's team.
Katie reports from Los Angeles and chats with Pierre-Luc Dubois about his return to face the Kings, John chats with Dylan Strome, Ken Sabourin talks with assistant coach Kirk Muller as Lars Eller suits up for game 1,100 tonight.
Caps get offensive in win at Anaheim, postgame reax from Carbery, Protas, Dowd, Dubois and Beauvillier. Kings are up next tomorrow in Los Angeles.
Spencer Carbery on tonight's game with Anaheim, Katie chats with Tom Wilson and Ken Sabourin talks to assistant coach Scott Allen.
Caps take on Anaheim tonight, John chats with Joe Beninati on Tom Wilson and the potential for the team in the postseason.
Katie is in Anaheim, Tom Wilson is the NHL's third star of the week, and Spencer Carbery on Wilson and Anthony Beauvillier.
Caps head west after a win over Seattle, postgame reax from Dylan Strome and Connor McMichael, and Anaheim up next tomorrow night.
Trade deadline edition, Anthony Beauvillier traded to the Capitals, Jakub Vrana claimed by Nashville, a preview of tonight's game with Detroit, and John chats with Spencer Carbery.
Ovechkin scores number 885 as Caps rally to win in New York, and Darren Pang joins John to talk OV, Caps goalies and more.
Spencer Carbery on not letting off the gas, Ken Sabourin chats with assistant coach Mitch Love, and Alex Ovechkin's new initiative.
Caps take on the Rangers tonight in New York, Mike Vogel joins John to talk about the trade deadline and the Eastern Conference.
Caps outlast Ottawa, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John on Charlie Lindgren's new contract and more.
Charlie Lindgren on his new contract and his relationship with Logan Thompson. John chats with Spencer Carbery as Ottawa comes to town tonight.
Caps look to rebound tonight against Ottawa, assistant coach Mitch Love joins John to talk about the defense.
Spencer Carbery after practice, and John and Katie get you ready for the game against Tampa Bay tomorrow.
Caps fall to the Blues, and General Manager Chris Patrick joins John with a week to go before the NHL Trade Deadline.
Katie chats with Nic Dowd, and John gets you ready for tonight's game against St. Louis with Spencer Carbery.
Blues in town tonight, and talking Dubois, the Eastern Conference and more with Steve Whyno from the Associated Press.
Spencer Carbery on bouncing back after the loss to Calgary and the third line, an update on Sonny Milano, and Caps players support those lost in the flight tragedy at DCA last month.
Caps fall to the Flames, ending a 16-game point streak at home. Tarik El-Bashir joins to talk trade deadline and more.
John chats with Spencer Carbery with Calgary in town tonight, and Courage Caps are back just in time for Military Night!
Caps sweep a weekend set with Pittsburgh and Edmonton, reax from Carbery, Ovechkin, Protas, Fehervary, McMichael, and Chychrun. Calgary up next tomorrow as the longest homestand of the season continues.
Katie Florio chats with Aliaksei Protas and Logan Thompson as the boys come back from the Four Nations break.
Caps grind out a win in Philadelphia, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Taylor Raddysh, Jakob Chychrun, Charlie Lindgren, and Connor McMichael. Utah up next Sunday, the last game before the Four Nations break.
Katie chats with Dylan Strome ahead of tonight's game in Philadelphia, Ken Sabourin talks to assistant coach Mitch Love, and Spencer Carbery on the Flyers.
Caps take on the Flyers tonight, Steve Whyno from the Associated Press chats with John.
Katie Florio chats all things away from the rink and non-hockey with Dylan Strome and Connor McMichael.
Caps take down Florida with lots of offensive contributors, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Lars Eller, Tom Wilson, Andrew Mangiapane and Nic Dowd. Philadelphia up next tomorrow.
Logan Thompson gets the start again with Florida in town, Ethen Frank on facing the Panthers, and John chats with Spencer Carbery on tonight's game.
Caps face Florida tonight, talking Logan Thompson and a look ahead to the trade deadline (!) with Tarik El-Bashir.
Spencer Carbery on the game against Winnipeg and expectations of Florida tomorrow, Katie chats with Pierre-Luc Dubois.
A point against Winnipeg, Ovechkin another step toward Gretzky, and John talks to Alan May about filling in for Craig Laughlin.
Logan Thompson is the NHL's number two star of the month for January, he talks to Katie about facing Winnipeg, and John chats with Spencer Carbery.
On a horrific night in our town, the first responders and heroes that rushed to the scene, and being there for one another in the face of an unimaginable night at DCA.
Caps take down the Flames in Calgary, postgame reax from Carbery, Mangiapane, Thompson, Chychrun and Dubois. Ottawa up next tomorrow.
Spencer Carbery on facing the Flames, Andrew Mangiapane returns to Calgary to face his former team, and Ken Sabourin chats with assistant coach Scott Allen.
Logan Thompson signs a contract extension, Joe Beninati joins John to talk about the team and missing his partner, and Wes Johnson needs our help.
Katie looks ahead to tomorrow night's game in Calgary with the voice of the Flames Derek Wills.
Caps tripped up in Vancouver, weekend reax from Carbery, Strome, Ovechkin and McMichael. Calgary up next tomorrow night as the road trip continues.
Caps stay atop the NHL with a late night win at Seattle, postgame reax from Carbery, Carlson, Protas, Lindgren, and Frank. Vancouver up next tomorrow night.
Spencer Carbery on facing Seattle, and two female coaches going head-to-head tonight. Ken Sabourin chats with assistant coach Kirk Muller.
Caps in Seattle tonight, Charlie Lindgren gets the start, and Al Koken joins John from the Emerald City.
Spencer Carbery names his goaltender for tomorrow's game against Seattle, and Eddie Olczyk joins Katie with a Kraken preview.
Caps take down the Oilers in Edmonton, postgame reax from Carbery, Wilson, Dubois, Thompson and Roy. Seattle up next tomorrow.
Alex Ovechkin on his relationship with Wayne Gretzky, Logan Thompson on team bonding on a long trip, and Ken Sabourin talks about tonight's game in Edmonton with assistant coach Scott Allen.
Thompson is the NHL's first star of the week, Caps in Edmonton tonight, and Jason Chimera visits practice.
Logan Thompson is the NHL's number one star of the week, and Katie chats with Oilers TV voice Jack Michaels as the Caps take on Edmonton tomorrow night.
Caps begin a long road trip out west, and Craig Laughlin sits down with John to talk about his impending surgery and the road ahead.
Katie chats with Penguins TV voice Josh Getzoff, and a look ahead to tomorrow's showdown with Pittsburgh.
Caps outlast Ottawa to win in overtime, postgame reax from Carbery, Ovechkin, Thompson, Sandin, and Protas. Pittsburgh in town tomorrow night.
Jakob Chychrun returns to Ottawa tonight, Spencer Carbery and Senators head coach Travis Green on Alex Ovechkin, and Ken Sabourin chats with assistant coach Mitch Love.
Charlie Lindgren returns to practice ice, Spencer Carbery on Ethen Frank, and Katie chats with Logan Thompson.
Caps blank the Ducks 3-0, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Logan Thompson, John Carlson, Ethen Frank, Nic Dowd, Brandon Duhaime, and Anaheim head coach Greg Cronin. Ottawa up next tomorrow.
Some injury updates in advance of Anaheim visiting D.C. tonight, John talks with Spencer Carbery as Logan Thompson draws the start in goal.
Anaheim visits tonight, more line changes in the top six, and Tarik El-Bashir joins to discuss Ethen Frank and a booming power play of late.
Some line changes at practice today, a look ahead to Anaheim, and Katie chats with Ethen Frank.
Caps tied for the top of the NHL standings after a win in Nashville Saturday, postgame reax from Carbery, Duhaime, Frank, Wilson, and Thompson. Anaheim up next Tuesday.
Ethen Frank prepares for his NHL debut tonight against Montreal, John chats with Spencer Carbery.
Montreal in town tonight, and John and Tarik host an awards show for the team's extraordinary first half performance.
Katie and John chat about the first half of the season, and Montreal coming in tomorrow night.
Dubois scores twice to down the Canucks, postgame audio from Carbery, Matt Roy, Logan Thompson, Quinn Hughes and Rick Tocchet. Montreal up next tomorrow night.
News and notes from the morning skate with Katie, John chats with Spencer Carbery, and a preview of tonight's opponent as Vancouver visits for the only time this season.
Caps get a point but fall in Buffalo, AGM Ross Mahoney joins John to talk Caps prospects and World Juniors.
Caps outlast the Rangers over the weekend, reax from Spencer Carbery, Dylan Strome, Lars Eller, and NYR head coach Peter Laviolette. Buffalo up next tonight.
Katie recaps last night's loss to Minnesota, a shakeup of the forward lines, and a chat with Martin Fehervary.
Katie gets you ready for tonight's game with Minnesota, John chats with Spencer Carbery.
Caps split a weekend road trip to Toronto and Detroit, and John talks to Kyle Bukauskas from Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada.
Spencer Carbery on Ovechkin's impending return, Katie chats with Connor McMichael on Christmas with his newborn, and returning to Toronto.
Caps fall in Boston, postgame reax from Jakub Vrana, Rasmus Sandin, Tom Wilson, and Spencer Carbery. Toronto up next after the holiday break on Saturday.
Caps sweep a homestead from Carolina and Los Angeles, weekend reax from Protas, Vrana, Brind'Amour and Carbery. Tops in the East heading to Boston tonight to face the Bruins.
Caps face Los Angeles tomorrow, Jakub Vrana chats with Katie in advance of the final two games before the holiday break.
Medical updates on Ovechkin and Eller, Trevor Van Riemsdyk on getting back on track, and John chats with Spencer Carbery.
Caps take on Carolina tonight, Ovechkin nears a return, and Ted Leonsis, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, and Tarik El-Bashir on the massive renovation project on deck for Capital One Arena.
Ovechkin nears a return, Andrew Mangiapane chats with Katie, and MSE and Washington D.C. officially begin the renovation process of Capital One Arena.
Caps slip and fall in Chicago, postgame reax from John Carlson, Andrew Mangiapane and Spencer Carbery. Carolina up next on Friday.
Caps fall in Dallas to end a franchise-record road winning streak, postgame reax from Dylan Strome, Taylor Raddysh, Jakob Chychrun and Spencer Carbery. Chicago up next tonight at United Center.
Caps in Dallas tonight after a win over Buffalo Saturday. Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome and Logan Thompson with postgame reax.
Katie Florio hosts the second episode of the show, chatting everything but hockey with Charlie Lindgren and Trevor Van Riemsdyk.
Spencer Carbery with more of his view of last night's win at Columbus, and Katie chats with John as Buffalo comes to town tomorrow night.
A tenth straight road win, this time at Columbus in overtime. Postgame reax from Carbery, Dubois, Chychrun, Lindgren, and Protas, Buffalo up next tomorrow at home.
Caps in Columbus tonight. On Pierre-Luc Dubois, an epic road-winning streak and Four Nations motivation, Caps Senior Writer Mike Vogel joins the show.
First Responders from across the DMV meet players after practice, and Charlie Lindgren chats with Katie as the team heads to Columbus.
Chris Johnston from TSN and The Athletic in Toronto joins John for some national perspective on Washington's hot start.
Rasmus Sandin and Jakob Chychrun on getting a little time off this week, and Tarik El-Bashir on Tom Wilson and more.
Katie chats with Connor McMichael, and Spencer Carbery on a much needed break for his team this week.
Recap of another terrific road trip, this time to Toronto and Montreal. Weekend reax from Logan Thompson, Charlie Lindgren, Dylan Strome, Tom Wilson, Connor McMichael, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Spencer Carbery.
Caps in Toronto tonight, Tom Wilson on returning to play in his hometown, Spencer Carbery on Alex Ovechkin's road back from a broken leg and Tarik El-Bashir joins John.
A look back at last night's loss to San Jose with Spencer Carbery, and Rob Concannon joins Katie to talk about the NHL coaching tree with his South Carolina Stingrays.
Caps fall in overtime to San Jose, postgame reax from Connor McMichael, Rasmus Sandin, Logan Thompson, Nic Dowd and Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky. Toronto up next Friday.
Spencer Carbery on tonight's game against San Jose, talking defensive scoring and what the Sharks bring to the table.
Encouraging Alex Ovechkin news, Jakob Chychrun is the NHL's number three star of the week, and San Jose in tonight as Tarik El-Bashir joins John to discuss.
Ovechkin on the ice this morning, Chychrun honored by the NHL, Rasmus Sandin faces childhood friends tomorrow, and the Caps are riding high.
Caps tops in the East after a win Saturday at New Jersey, postgame reax from Dubois, Raddysh, Lindgren and Carbery. San Jose up next Tuesday.
John chats with Chris Strome and Katie talks to Matt Dowd as the Capitals take on the Lightning in Tampa.
Caps take down the Champs, postgame reax from Lars Eller, Logan Thompson, Aliaksei Protas and Spencer Carbery, Katie chats with Bryan Carbery.
Caps visit the defending champs tonight in Florida, Tarik El-Bashir joins John to discuss Connor McMichael and more.
Katie chats with Bryan Carbery about the pride he has for his son as an NHL head coach. Logan Thompson also chats with Katie as the team heads to Florida.
Caps make some forward changes with New Jersey in town tonight, and John chats with Spencer Carbery on tonight's matchup.
Caps drop one to Colorado, an Alex Ovechkin health update and timeline, and postgame reax from John Carlson, Tom Wilson, and Logan Thompson.
The latest on Alex Ovechkin and what the lineup looks like without him tonight against Colorado. John chats with Spencer Carbery.
Caps host Colorado tonight, how do the Caps stack up with Ovechkin on the shelf, and Tarik El-Bashir joins the show.
Tom Wilson and John Carlson on moving forward without Alex Ovechkin, what the lines could look like with OV out of the lineup, and Katie chats with John.
Caps sweep the trip out west after a win at Utah, but lose Alex Ovechkin to a lower body injury. Postgame reax from Protas, Lindgren, Dowd, and Carbery. Colorado up next Thursday.
Katie Florio sits down with Taylor Raddysh and Brandon Duhaime in this first episode, talking anything but hockey in this "get to know them" podcast.
Caps off to a roaring start on the road trip with wins at Colorado and Vegas. Postgame reax from Alex Ovechkin, Logan Thompson, Dylan Strome, Jakub Vrana and Spencer Carbery. Utah up tonight to conclude the trip.
Katie chats with Brandon Duhaime as he returns to Denver to face his former team, Dylan Strome on facing Nathan MacKinnon and his first goal against the Leafs.
Caps collapse against Toronto, Lars Eller joins us, and Tarik El-Bashir on the trade for the Tiger.
Player reaction from the locker room on the return of Lars Eller, and John chats with Spencer Carbery as the Caps get set to face Toronto tonight.
Lars Eller is a Capital again after being traded to DC from Pittsburgh, what it means to the roster and the lineup, and Sammi Silber from The Hockey News chats with John.
Katie chats with Connor McMichael ahead of tomorrow's game against Toronto, and Michael Sgarbossa on gaining confidence and knowing a good locker room when he sees one.
Tarik El-Bashir joins John to discuss a lopsided win in St. Louis, Alex Ovechkin, Connor McMichael, Rasmus Sandin and more.
Caps rebound to paste the Blues in St. Louis, postgame reax from Ovechkin, Strome, Thompson, Sandin and Carbery. Toronto up next Wednesday night.
The latest from the morning skate, Sonny Milano is out, Charlie Lindgren starts in goal, and John chats with Spencer Carbery.
Caps best the Predators, postgame reax from Ovechkin, Protas, Strome, Fehervary and Carbery. Preds coach Andrew Brunette and winger Steven Stamkos on Ovechkin. Pittsburgh up next tomorrow night at home.
All the latest from the morning skate with Katie, John chats with Spencer Carbery with Nashville in town tonight.
Matt Roy expected to return, Spencer Carbery talks about Roy's impact, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John as Nashville plays in D.C. tonight.
Matt Roy expected to return tomorrow, Spencer Carbery on what he brings and what the D-pairs look like. Alex Ovechkin on his hot start and why the team is on a roll.
Caps paste the Jackets but fall in Carolina, weekend reax from Connor McMichael, Logan Thompson, Nic Dowd, Charlie Lindgren and Spencer Carbery. Nashville up next Wednesday night.
Seven wins in nine games after doubling up Montreal, postgame reax from Tom Wilson, Connor McMichael, Brandon Duhaime, Aliaksei Protas, and Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis. Columbus up next tomorrow night.
Spencer Carbery's pregame conversation with John, and Katie gets you ready for tonight's game against Montreal.
Montreal in tonight, Connor McMichael talks with John and Tarik about being a new dad and how this team has come together so quickly.
Pierre-Luc Dubois stops by as the Caps get ready for Montreal tomorrow, Jakub Vrana on what got the boys going last night against the Rangers, and a look ahead to tomorrow night.
Caps shoot down the Rangers, postgame reax from Carbery, Protas, Van Riemsdyk, McMichael and Laviolette. Practice today, and Montreal in town tomorrow.
Logan Thompson starts, Mike Sgarbossa is in, Jakub Vrana chats with Katie, and hear John's chat with Spencer Carbery ahead of a tough test against the Rangers.
Caps face the Rangers tonight, Lapierre a likely healthy scratch, Sgarbossa up from Hershey and Tarik El-Bashir joins the show to discuss.
A call-up from Hershey could make his season debut tomorrow, Rasmus Sandin chats with Katie, plus the latest on the lines and Matt Roy.
Caps blanked in Tampa, postgame reax from Connor McMichael, Tom Wilson and Spencer Carbery. Rangers up next tomorrow.
Dylan McIlrath talks to Katie about his two assist game and his national TV interview on TNT, John chats with Brandon Duhaime on facing Tampa Bay tomorrow.
Caps double up the Flyers, postgame reax from Pierre-Luc Dubois, Nic Dowd, Taylor Raddysh, Rasmus Sandin and Flyers Head Coach John Tortorella. Tampa Bay up next on Saturday.
Caps short the Flyers for a fourth straight win, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, John Carlson, Charlie Lindgren and Jakob Chychrun. Philly in town tonight for the rematch.
Caps in Philadelphia tonight looking for a fourth straight win, senior writer Mike Vogel joins us to discuss.
An overtime win in New Jersey, postgame reax from Carbery, Ovechkin, Wilson and McMichael, Flyers up next tomorrow night.
Katie chats with Aliaksei Protas in advance of the team leaving for New Jersey, and John talks to Hendrix Lapierre as the Caps look to make it three straight wins tomorrow night.
Another impressive win, this time over Dallas. Postgame reax from Tom Wilson, Charlie Lindgren, Dylan Strome, Taylor Raddysh and Stars head coach Pete Deboer, and Caps alum Brian Willsie joins us.
Andrew Mangiapane chats with Katie on how to stop Dallas, and Spencer Carbery sits down with John to discuss tonight's home game with the Stars.
Dallas in tonight, the offense gets off to a good start, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John.
Jakob Chychrun chats with Katie after his goal last night against Vegas and Connor McMichael with John on playing the penalty kill with Tom Wilson.
Caps win over Vegas, postgame reax from Logan Thompson, Alex Ovechkin with more history, and former Capitals center David Steckel joins John.
Jakub Vrana plays tonight against Vegas, he chats with Katie about what promises to be an emotional night. Dylan McIlrath discusses playing alongside Martin Fehervary as he makes his season debut.
Vegas in town tonight, Al Koken joins John to discuss expected lineup changes as the Caps look for win number one.
Alex Ovechkin talks about a move to right wing, Spencer Carbery on making the change, and Logan Thompson will get the start in goal tomorrow against Vegas.
Caps fall to the Devils, Vegas in tomorrow, and former Caps defenseman Calle Johansson is John's guest.
One more day of practice before the opener, Tom Wilson stops by, and Katie chats about the upcoming season with Bailey Johnson from the Post.
Alan May stops by to break down the roster with John as the regular season opener slowly approaches.
Jakub Vrana chats with John after making the team out of camp, Tarik El-Bashir on Dylan McIlrath and the long wait until the season opener.
Getting creative with a long layoff ahead of Saturday's opener, Spencer Carbery on practicing at Capital One Arena this week, and Katie chats with Philadelphia Flyers TV voice Jim Jackson.
Preseason ends with a win over Boston, Trevor Van Riemsdyk joins John, Katie chats with Blue Jackets play-by-play voice Steve Mears, and the roster will be known today.
Boston in tomorrow night as the battle for final roster spots nears a conclusion. Katie chats with Penguins TV play-by-play Josh Getzoff.
The Frozen Four is coming to the District, Caps continue camp in Ohio, and Katie chats with Mike Maniscalco of the Carolina Hurricanes.
Caps head back to practice in Ohio, a look ahead to the regular season and the battle for the last roster spots with Al Koken from Monumental Sports Network.
Caps win at Columbus, postgame reax from Carbery, Wilson, Dubois and Thompson, and Rasmus Sandin makes his return to the lineup.
Caps make cuts and head to Columbus, Tarik El-Bashir joins John to discuss the roster with just one preseason game left after tonight.
Caps win at New Jersey, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, Alex Limoges, and Logan Thompson, plus Katie chats with Jakob Chychrun.
Caps fall in Boston, Tarik El-Bashir gives his take on training camp, and New Jersey up next tonight in Newark.
Caps head to Boston tonight, and it's time to get to know the newest member of our Capitals Radio Network crew. Katie Florio chats with John.
Caps fall to Flyers in preseason debut, Ethen Frank and Hendrix Lapierre join us, and the latest on John's cancer fight.
Game 3 is tonight at 7th and F, Joe Beninati joins the show to break down the series as the series shifts to Washington.
Caps improve their play, but fall in Game 2, postgame reax from Carbery, Lindgren, McMichael, and Wilson. Tarik El-Bashir adds his postgame commentary.
Will Sandin and/or Jensen be ready for Game 2? Caps look to even the series before going home, and Bailey Johnson joins us.
A tough loss in Game 1, will the Caps get either Sandin or Jensen back for Game 2, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us from NYC.
Caps clinch the last Stanley Cup Playoff spot with a win over Philadelphia, postgame reax from Carbery, Lindgren, Oshie, and Strome. The Rangers are up next in round one.
Caps are one win away from the playoffs after a win over Boston, Philadelphia up next tonight with a chance to clinch, and Bailey Johnson from the Post joins us.
48 hours to go in the regular season, and the Caps are holding a playoff spot, the latest on the East race, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us as Boston comes to town tonight.
Playoff hopes take a hit with a loss in Buffalo, postgame reax from Carbery, Lindgren, McMichael, and Dowd, Tampa Bay up next tomorrow with three games to play.
Caps in Buffalo tonight, Joe Beninati joins us with four regular season games remaining.
A massive win in Detroit, postgame reax from Carbery, Ovechkin, Strome and Lindgren, Buffalo up next tomorrow night.
Caps in Detroit tonight, the latest on the Wild Card race, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us.
Caps get a point but fall to Ottawa, Ben Raby on the week ahead, and a listen back to John Carlson's greatest hits, on the occasion of celebrating his 1,000th NHL game.
Penguins get past the Caps to tighten the East race, the latest on the push for the playoffs, and Craig Laughlin joins John as the team takes on Carolina tonight in Raleigh.
Pittsburgh in tonight, both teams need a win, the latest on the playoff chase, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us.
A stumble in Buffalo, postgame reax from Dylan Strome and Spencer Carbery, Pittsburgh in tomorrow night, and Bailey Johnson on Oshie's latest absence and goaltending management.
Caps in third place with nine games to play, a look at the Eastern Conference race, and Bailey Johnson from the Post joins us.
Caps fall in Toronto but get help again out-of-town, postgame reax from Carbery, Carlson, Oshie, and Dowd. Boston in tomorrow night at 7th and F.
Caps take down Detroit in overtime, postgame reax from Hendrix Lapierre, and Bailey Johnson from the Post joins us.
A win over Winnipeg puts the Caps back in a playoff spot, John Carlson joins us to talk about his game-winning goal, and the latest on the playoff race with Detroit coming to town tomorrow.
Caps welcome Evgeny Kuznetsov and the Hurricanes to town tonight, Tom Wilson in hot water with the NHL's Department of Player Safety, and the latest on the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
Ovechkin scores twice, but Caps tripped up by Toronto. Carolina in tomorrow night, Tom Guilitti from NHL.com joins us.
Back in a playoff spot after a win in Calgary, postgame reax from Carbery, Lapierre and Strome, and Toronto up next tomorrow night back at home.
Oshie hits 1,000 games as the Caps win in Vancouver, and a postseason spot is in reach tonight in Calgary.
Caps beat Seattle to move a single point from a playoff spot, postgame reax from Carbery, Oshie, Lindgren, and McMichael. Up next a date in Vancouver tomorrow night.
Caps in Edmonton tonight, a look at the latest in the race for the postseason in the East, and Bailey Johnson from the Post joins us.
Caps fall in Winnipeg, postgame reax from Carbery, Oshie, Strome, and Malenstyn. Edmonton up next tomorrow.
Caps pummel the Pens, postgame reax from Wilson, Lindgren, Malenstyn and Carbery, and the trade deadline comes up later today.
Caps in Pittsburgh tonight, Joe Beninati joins the show for the final game before the trade deadline.
Mantha traded to Vegas, Phillips back in the organization, and Ben Raby on the trade deadline and more.
Looking to rebound from a loss to Arizona, the NHL Trade Deadline nears, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us.
Caps face Philadelphia tonight as playoff race tightens, Tom Guiliti from NHL.com joins the show.
Caps preparing to host the Flyers tomorrow, a look at the playoff race, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John to talk about this week's edition of Capitals Rink Report.
Caps take down Ottawa to continue the push for the playoffs, postgame reax from Connor McMichael, and a huge game tonight in Detroit.
Points in four straight after an overtime loss at Florida, postgame reax from Carbery, Pacioretty, and Wilson, and Ottawa in town tonight.
Three straight wins after taking down Tampa, postgame reax from Carbery, McMichael, Lindgren, and Carlson. Florida up next tomorrow night in Sunrise.
Caps take on Tampa tonight, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John to preview this week's Capitals Rink Report on Monumental Sports Network.
A much needed win over New Jersey, Mike Sgarbossa making the most of his NHL opportunity, and a look ahead to Tampa Bay and Florida as the Caps head south.
Devils in town tonight, the latest on Martin Fehervary's lower-body injury, and Bailey Johnson from the Post joins us.
A big win at Montreal, postgame reax from Carbery, Oshie, and Protas. New Jersey up next tomorrow night.
Travel day to Montreal, and Tom Gulitti joins John from practice to talk Tom Wilson and NHL news and notes.
A new show on Monumental starring John and Tarik, Caps back at practice today with a date in Montreal looming Saturday.
Ovechkin extends his goal streak, but Caps fall to Colorado. Montreal up next Saturday night north of the border.
Caps take on Colorado tonight, and Hershey continues to lap the competition in the AHL, Voice of the Bears Zack Fisch on the latest from Chocolatetown.
Caps take three of four points over the weekend, and Craig Laughlin joins John as Colorado comes to town tomorrow night.
Caps fall in Florida, Bruins up next, and Ken Malenstyn joins John to talk about his son as the Mentors Trip continues.
Caps and their fathers in Florida tonight, Joe B joins us to talk Panthers, and what the team needs to do on the road trip.
A tough return from the break, and the dads and other family members join the traveling party today as the team heads to Florida and Boston. T.J. Oshie, Trevor Van Riemsdyk, and Spencer Carbery join us.
Caps return to action against Montreal, Connor McMichael is excited for the Mentors' Trip, and Al Koken stops by.
Ben chats with former Caps beat writer Corey Masisak, about covering the Avalanche, comparing the current Avs to the "Rock the Red" Capitals and more.
A loss in Minnesota, postgame reax from Jensen, Mantha, and Sandin. Spencer Carbery faces his friend and former coach Jared Bednar tonight in Denver.
Caps and Wild tonight in St. Paul, Al Koken joins John to discuss the lineup and some of the Minnesota food scene.
Offense goes quiet in St. Louis, postgame reax from Saturday from Carbery, Lindgren, Carlson, and Oshie. Minnesota up next tomorrow night.
Oshie tricks the Blues, hitting the road for a while, and Bailey Johnson from the Post joins us.
St. Louis in tonight to start a two-game home-and-home series, Tarik El-Bashir joins us.
We look back at the first half of the season with St. Louis coming to town tomorrow night.
Second half of the season starts tonight at home against Anaheim, and Max Pacioretty with Ben on what keeps him going in his 16th NHL season.
Caps settle for split with Rangers, postgame reax from Lindgren, Pacioretty, Strome, and Carbery. Anaheim in tomorrow night.
Joe Beninati on his firefighter father, growing up in New York, returning to MSG this weekend, and his passion for first responder causes.
Caps face Seattle tonight, T.J. Oshie expected back in the lineup tonight, and Bailey Johnson from the Post joins us.
A lot to discuss on players returning to the lineup as Seattle comes to call tomorrow night.
Back to practice, and looking for those who have been on the sidelines. Tom Guilitti from NHL.com joins us.
Caps rally for a thrilling win over Los Angeles, postgame reax from Carbery, Strome, Aube-Kubel, Dowd, and Carlson.
Carolina in tonight, and Hershey is atop the American Hockey League, Voice of the Bears Zack Fisch joins us to discuss.
Joe Beninati stops by, Caps fall to the Devils, and Carolina in tomorrow night at Capital One Arena.
Caps start strong and hold off the Pens in Pittsburgh, postgame reax from Carbery, Malenstyn, Wilson, Kuemper, and Ovechkin. New Jersey comes to call tonight.
Caps kick off 2024 in Pittsburgh, some good news on the injury front, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us.
Caps win in Columbus, postgame reax from Ovechkin, Lindgren, Mantha and Carbery. One more before the break tomorrow night against Tampa Bay.
Caps down the Isles in OT, a look back at a terrific NHL debut, Zack Fisch from the Hershey Bears joins us, and Columbus the last road game before the break tonight.
Isles in town tonight, a Caps first round pick expected to make his NHL debut, Tarik El-Bashir joins us, and Tom Wilson on being a Washingtonian of the Year.
Craig Laughlin joins John as the Caps return to practice ice this morning, Islanders up next tomorrow night.
Caps claw out a win against Carolina, weekend reax from Carbery, Oshie, Wilson, Carlson, Lindgren, Kuemper, and Wilson. Islanders up next Wednesday night.
A point but a tough shootout loss in Philly, postgame reax from Carbery, Strome, and Lindgren. Road trip continues in Nashville and Carolina this weekend
Caps unveil plans to build an arena across the Potomac in Virginia, Tarik El-Bashir stops by, and the team in Philly tonight to kick off a three-game road trip.
Talking goalie management, the first third of the season, the holiday schedule, Max Pacioretty and more.
A rugged schedule awaits starting Thursday, and Bailey Johnson from the Post chats with John.
Caps take down Chicago, postgame reax from Strome, Dowd, Kuemper, Edmundson, and Carbery. Philly up next on Thursday.
Ovechkin gets point 1,500 in tough shootout loss to Dallas, Rangers and Blackhawks up next, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us to talk about the next generation of Caps prospects.
Kuznetsov speaks ahead of his return to the lineup tonight against Dallas, T.J. Oshie looks to return soon, and Tom Guilitti from NHL.com joins John from practice.
Carbery on the forwards, a chance to have a winning road trip, and Devante Smith-Pelly on his trip out west on the Capitals Radio Network.
Wilson's first career hat trick slips the Caps past Anaheim, postgame reax from Mantha, Dowd, and Carbery, Vegas up next tomorrow night at T-Mobile Arena.
Caps win late night in Los Angeles, postgame reax from Carbery, Mantha, Protas, Lindgren, and McMichael, Kuemper set to face Anaheim tonight.
Caps in Los Angeles tonight, Spencer Carbery on what the team can build on, and Joe Beninati on the road trip and more.
Road trip begins with a narrow loss at San Jose, postgame reax from Kuznetsov, McMichael, Wilson and Carbery, Kings up next in Los Angeles tomorrow.
Caps in San Jose tonight, Smith-Pelly set to join the Capitals Radio Network, and Ovechkin, Wilson, Carlson, and Carbery on DSP being back in the traveling party.
Nick Jensen joins us as he prepares for his 500th NHL game, we check in with Tom Guilliti from NHL.com, and a 2018 Stanley Cup champion joins the Capitals Radio Network out west.
Fixing the power play, Joel Edmundson joins us, and the Buffalo Sabres in town tomorrow.
Caps keep it rolling with another home win, postgame reax from Hendrix Lapierre, Sonny Milano and Spencer Carbery, Buffalo up next on Wednesday night.
Columbus in tomorrow, checking in on the injured guys, and assistant coach Mitch Love is our guest.
Kuemper dinged up at practice again, other injured players returning soon, and Bailey Johnson from the Washington Post joins us.
Caps blank Vegas, postgame reax from Lindgren, McMichael, and Malenstyn, and Joel Ward joins us on his return to DC with the Golden Knights.
Defending champs in D.C. tonight, Charlie Lindgren stops by to chat, and the Caps Radio crew plus Peter Bondra (!) hosting happy hour tonight next to the arena.
A most excellent road weekend, lots of postgame reaction from New Jersey and Long Island, and reasons for optimism as the team surges to third place in the Metro.
Caps visit New Jersey tonight, a lot of injuries heading into the weekend, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John.
Panthers rally to edge Caps in overtime, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, and a member of the team's front office is named to the ECHL Hall of Fame.
Max Pacioretty joins us for the show, Ovechkin speaks on the first 10 games of the season, and the schedule starts to get road heavy soon.
Two missing from practice, Florida in tomorrow, and former Capitals TV play-by-play man Jeff Rimer joins us as he prepares to retire after this season with Columbus.
Caps edge Columbus Saturday, postgame reax from Milano, McMichael, and Fehervary, Tarik El-Bashir also stops by.
Caps blanked by the Isles, Joe Beninati on Nick Backstrom and more as Columbus comes to town tomorrow.
Nick Backstrom steps away from the game. Reaction from Ovechkin, Carlson, and Oshie, and the Islanders in tonight as the Caps for now move on from number 19.
A lot to watch for at practice today, and Caps Senior Writer Mike Vogel joins us to discuss Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome, and the new look power play.
A break in the schedule, some potential changes to the forward lines, Lindgren hurt again in practice, and Bailey Johnson from The Washington Post joins us.
Win streak at three after rallying to beat San Jose, postgame reax from Carbery and Haman-Aktell, and Al Koken from Monumental Sports Network joins us.
Minnesota in tonight, all eyes on the morning skate to see if Rasmus Sandin is okay, and Hershey Bears radio voice Zack Fisch is our guest.
Caps rally to stun the Devils, Hunter Shepard wins his NHL debut, and his college coach from the University of Minnesota-Duluth Scott Sandelin joins us.
Caps tripped up by Leafs, postgame reax from Spencer Carbery, and Hunter Shepard makes his NHL debut tonight at New Jersey.
Leafs in town tonight, Rasmus Sandin to face his former teammates, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us ahead of a busy week for the Capitals.
A point in Montreal, but goals still hard to come by. Postgame reax from Carbery, Ovechkin, Strome, and Ovechkin. TVR on being a dad from long distance.
Montreal tomorrow, a couple of roster moves in advance of the game, and Joe Beninati joins us.
Caps dumped in Ottawa, postgame reax from Carbery, Kuznetsov, Strome, and TVR, and Craig Laughlin joins us as the team prepares to face Montreal.
Caps in Ottawa tonight, Alan May joins us to discuss the most recent line changes among the forwards and more.
Phillips steals the spotlight in win over Calgary, postgame reax from Connor McMichael and Spencer Carbery, and Mike Vogel on the road trip to Ottawa and the need for more home cooking.
Calgary in tonight, Kuemper returns, Bailey Johnson from The Washington Post on lineup changes, and four Caps honored in Hershey Saturday.
The Kuemper family has their baby boy, Charlie Lindgren gets the opening night start, and some salary cap issues all just hours before the season opener. John and Ben break it all down.
The season opener is tonight at home against Pittsburgh, Darcy Kuemper and Lucas Johansen are our guests, along with Caps Insider Tarik El-Bashir.
Nick Backstrom and John Carlson stop by as the Caps patiently wait for Friday's opener.
The "real" opening night roster coming this morning, a day of practice in Easton, and part two of John's interview with Brian MacLellan.
The roster is released, but it's not finished. Two long roads to the NHL, and part one of John's chat with President/GM Brian MacLellan.
Roster to be announced later today, Caps fall to Columbus, and Tom Guilitti joins us from NHL.com to preview the Metropolitan Division.
Caps double up the Jackets, the final preseason game is tomorrow at home, and Beck Malenstyn joins us as he looks to make the team out of camp.
Caps win in Boston in overtime, the growing confidence of Connor McMichael, and Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post joins us.
Jensen returns after being away for personal reasons, Caps head to Boston tonight, and Tarik El-Bashir stops by to talk training camp and his new job with Monumental.
Caps make cuts, Hershey Bears head coach Todd Nelson joins us as the team prepares to head to Boston tomorrow.
Caps slip past Detroit, second round draft pick Andrew Cristall joins us, and John rides along with DC Fire/EMS first responders on a fire truck in Northeast DC.
Edmundson to miss time to start the season, Detroit in town tonight, a lot of the varsity expected to play tonight, and Calder Cup memories with Vincent Iorio and Lucas Johansen.
TVR is okay, but now another defenseman is ailing. Assistant coach Kirk Muller and Rasmus Sandin are today's guests.
News on TVR expected later today, Part two with Spencer Carbery, and Connor McMichael says a roster spot is his to lose heading into the regular season.
A new season of the show starts with a notable injury in a shootout loss to the Sabres, Spencer Carbery sits down with John, a chat with Vincent Iorio, and Ben catches up with Joel Edmundson.
A non-hockey pod from John, on the life and death of his brother Scott, of pain and healing, making every moment count, and never leave anything left unsaid.
The Capitals sign Max Pacioretty and trade for Joel Edmundson, Pacioretty on why he chose Washington, many former Capitals on the move in free agency, and hear (almost) all the moves around the NHL on day one of the free agency period.
The Hershey Bears are headed to the Calder Cup Finals after beating Rochester in Game 6 Friday night. Postgame reax from head coach Todd Nelson, Beck Malenstyn and Shane Gersich. Milwaukee or Coachella Valley up next.
A special edition of CTM, as Spencer Carbery is named the 20th head coach in Capitals history.
Hershey is a single win from the Calder Cup Finals after a 4-2 win over Rochester in Game 4. Postgame reax from Todd Nelson and Mason Morelli, Game 5 is tomorrow night as the Bears look to advance.
Hershey two wins away from the Calder Cup Finals after a Game 3 win in Rochester. Head coach Todd Nelson joins us, Bears can push the Amerks to the brink tomorrow.
Hershey shuts out Rochester in Game 2 to even the series, Bears head coach Todd Nelson joins us, and the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals shifts to Blue Cross Arena tomorrow night for Game 3.
Hershey stumbles in Game 1 of the East Finals against Rochester, postgame reax from Todd Nelson and Aaron Ness. Game 2 tomorrow night in Chocolatetown.
Bears host Rochester tonight in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Zack Fisch joins John for a preview.
Hershey sweeps Hartford to move on to the Eastern Conference Finals, Rochester up next for the right to play for the Calder Cup. Best-of-seven series starts Tuesday at Giant Center.
Bears look to sweep and advance tonight in Hartford, Sam Anas and Zack Fisch join the show from Connecticut. Game 3 tonight at XL Center.
Hershey wins again, pushing Hartford to the brink. Ben chats with Todd Nelson and number one star Mason Morelli. Game Three set for Wednesday in Hartford, Bears are a win away from the Conference Finals.
Hershey rallies to stun Hartford in overtime in Game 1, Bears head coach Todd Nelson joins us, and the Chocolate and White look to push the Wolfpack to the brink tomorrow night.
Hershey starts the Atlantic Division Finals tonight against Hartford, Zack Fisch joins John to preview the series. I
Caps GM Brian MacLellan joins us following the NHL Draft Lottery, and the Hershey Bears get ready to face Hartford in the Atlantic Division Finals.
The Hershey Bears are headed to the Atlantic Division Finals in the Calder Cup playoffs after a Game 4 win. Postgame reax from head coach Todd Nelson, Aliaksei Protas, and Beck Malenstyn after a 6-2 win over Charlotte.
Bears fail to execute in 2-1 loss to Charlotte in Game 3, but have another chance to move on tonight against the Checkers. Postgame reax from Head Coach Todd Nelson and forward Sam Anas.
Hershey looks to close out Charlotte tonight in Game 3, Zack Fisch joins John in Chocolatetown for a preview.
Bears win Game 2 in Charlotte to push the Checkers to the brink, a balanced scoring attack leads the way for Hershey, and Game 3 is Wednesday back in Chocolatetown.
Protas, Lapierre, and McMichael shine bright in Hershey's 5-2 win at Charlotte in Game 1. The two teams meet again tonight in Game 2, as the Bears look to push the Checkers to the brink in the best-of-five series.
Hershey faces Charlotte tonight in Game 1, Beck Malenstyn joins John from North Carolina to talk about the series.
Hershey ready to take on Charlotte in the Calder Cup Playoffs, John chats with Bears head coach Todd Nelson as the team departs for North Carolina.
Caps with more coaching vacancies, and Zack Fisch joins John as the Hershey Bears set to face Charlotte in the Calder Cup playoffs.
The Capitals part ways with Peter Laviolette, Brian MacLellan meets the media, Backstrom and Wilson at breakdown day, and the Stanley Cup playoffs start tonight.
Season ends with an overtime loss to New Jersey, and an amateur goalie gets his moment with the Caps.
Caps close the season tonight, we'll hear from Strome, Laviolette and Jack Hughes, and the Penguins have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Caps fall in Boston, the season concludes tomorrow night at home with New Jersey, and the Penguins could be eliminated tonight after a bad loss at home to Chicago.
Caps dent the playoff hopes of the Isles, and Joe Haggerty previews tonight's game in Boston with Ben.
Final week of the season starts tonight at home against the Islanders, injuries still aren't letting up, and a silver lining to a late season losing streak.
The Caps have been eliminated from the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, and Roman Stubbs from the Post joins us on his recent journey to Hershey.
Caps preparing for Montreal, and a look at the Eastern Conference race with 10 days to go.
Caps get a point but lose in a shootout to the Islanders, and a tough two-in-two awaits in Tampa tonight against the Lightning.
Caps host Islanders in must-win game tonight, Pens lose last night in Detroit, an updated look at the Wild Card race, and Ben chats with NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly.
Not a lot of help on the out-of-town scoreboard, we'll hear from Evgeny Kuznetsov and Peter Laviolette, and Ben chats with longtime Caps beat reporter Brian McNally.
A deflating loss in Pittsburgh puts the season on the brink, and a look at the Eastern Conference race with eight games to play.
Caps blow out the Hawks, a terrific return for John Carlson, and Pittsburgh up next tomorrow night.
Chicago in town tonight, and Ben chats with former Capitals GM David Poile as he prepares to retire at the end of the season.
Ovechkin to be honored tonight as Caps host Columbus, and looking ahead to the rest of the regular season with Tarik El-Bashir.
Orlov and Hathaway traded to Boston, a disappointing loss to Anaheim at home, and meet your new Washington Post Caps beat writer, Roman Stubbs.
Alex Ovechkin is back in Washington. Anaheim in town tonight, and Steve Whyno chats with Ben.
Losing streak reaches five after a 3-1 loss to Detroit, four games to the trade deadline, and Jakub Vrana returns to Washington.
Caps host the Wings tonight, a big lineup shakeup at practice, and a former Cap could return tonight for Detroit.
Commissioner Gary Bettman joins John from the Stadium Series, the losing streak hits four after an outdoor loss to Carolina, and the latest on the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Detroit in town tomorrow.
Caps losing streak hits three after a loss to Florida, Nick Jensen joins us as the team wakes up in Raleigh this morning. Stadium Series is tomorrow night at Carter-Finley Stadium.
The team mourns the loss of Mikhail Ovechkin. Tarik El-Bashir joins John as the Capitals support Alex and grieve alongside him.
A narrow loss to Carolina, Alex Ovechkin departs for family health reasons, T.J. Oshie gets emotional after his first period goal, and Florida up next tomorrow.
Carolina in tonight as a huge week starts for the Caps. Hurricanes TV play-by-play man Mike Maniscalco stops by, Stadium Series coming up Saturday.
A mixed-bag weekend ends with a loss to San Jose, and we review all that we missed during the break. Carolina in tomorrow night.
Caps pick up an overtime win in Columbus, postgame reax from Kuznetsov, Jensen, and Laviolette, and we say farewell to Samantha Pell, who is moving on after four years at the Washington Post.
Caps in Columbus tonight, Joe Beninati on the state of the team, and Wayne Gretzky visiting the TV booth in Toronto.
Caps taken down in Toronto, postgame reax from Backstrom, Sheary, and Laviolette. Alan May joins us as the team plays in Columbus tomorrow.
Caps pick up a gigantic win at home against Pittsburgh, postgame reax from Marcus Johansson, Toronto up next Sunday afternoon.
Brian MacLellan joins John to take a midseason look at the team, Pittsburgh in town tonight as the Eastern Conference race heats up.
Caps edged in Denver, postgame reax from Kuemper, Kuznetsov, and Laviolette. Joe B joins us as the team heads home to face Pittsburgh tomorrow.
Caps in Colorado tonight, Kuemper on facing his former team in Denver, and Craig Laughlin joins us.
Caps tripped up in Vegas, Avalanche up tomorrow night in Denver, and it's a Reporter's Roundtable this morning! Tarik El-Bashir and Samantha Pell join us.
Caps open the western trip with a win at Arizona, postgame reax from Strome, Milano, and Laviolette, and Al Koken joins us to talk about "The Mullett."
Road trip begins at Arizona tonight, playing in a tiny rink in Tempe, Coyotes TV voice Matt McConnell previews tonight's opponent.
Caps fall to Minnesota, the forward line combinations continue to shift, and a game in Arizona tomorrow starts a tough road stretch.
Caps rally to stun the Isles in overtime, postgame reax from Wilson, Hathaway, and Laviolette. Mike Vogel remembers Ovechkin's "simply sensational" goal in Glendale, 17 years ago yesterday. Minnesota in tonight.
Caps at Islanders tonight, looking to find more goals among the forwards, and a rugged two-week stretch starts in Belmont Park.
Caps fall in Philly, postgame reax from Oshie and Hathaway, Samantha Pell joins us as the home-and-home set with the Flyers comes to DC Saturday.
Hershey Bears head coach Todd Nelson joins us as we take a look at Washington's prospects in the American Hockey League.
Tarik El-Bashir joins us, Anthony Mantha talks about being a healthy scratch, Caps back at practice today, playing in Philadelphia tomorrow.
Kuemper leads the NHL in shutouts after a 1-0 win over Columbus, Wilson and Backstrom return, Philly up next Wednesday.
Nick Backstrom on his journey back to the lineup, Caps win at Columbus, postgame reax from Strome, Hathaway, and Laviolette. Nashville in tonight.
Time to hand out first half of the season awards, as the Capitals play in Columbus tonight. First half MVP, unsung hero, best newcomer and more all part of a jam-packed edition of the show.
Caps fall to Buffalo in overtime, Tage Thompson stars for the Sabres, and the first road game of 2023 comes tomorrow in Columbus.
January begins for the Caps after a December to remember. Steve Whyno from the Associated Press joins us.
A win in overtime in Ottawa vaults the Caps back into the top eight, postgame reax from Ovechkin, Kuemper, and Johansson, Winnipeg tonight before the holiday break.
Darcy Kuemper is back, Caps are in Ottawa as Ovechkin again looks to tie and pass Gordie Howe, and Tarik El-Bashir stops by.
Off to Ottawa, as the Gordie Howe watch continues, Ben chats with Tom Gulitti from NHL.com on covering Ovechkin's chase for the all-time goal scoring record.
Orlov wins it in OT, Erik Gustafsson joins us, and the Caps head to Ottawa winners of seven of eight.
A win over Toronto, Ovechkin continues the chase for Gordie Howe tonight at home against Detroit, and a Hershey Bears legend honored as he heads into retirement.
Alan May joins us to relive his night in the radio booth in Chicago Tuesday as Alex Ovechkin scored his 800th goal. Caps fall to Dallas. Toronto up next tomorrow night.
As Alex Ovechkin looks to move into second place all-time in NHL history in goals scored, we hear more about the man he's about to pass. Ben chats with the man who called Gordie Howe's last NHL goal, Chuck Kaiton.
Ovechkin scores his 800th goal in Chicago, as the Caps defeat the Hawks, postgame reaction on the moment from OV, Kuznetsov, Mantha and Jonathan Toews. Samantha Pell joins the show.
Charlie Lindgren chats with John after being named the NHL's number one star of the week, Caps look for a fifth straight win tonight in Chicago.
Four straight wins after grounding the Jets in Winnipeg, hear from Evgeny Kuznetsov, Lars Eller, Charlie Lindgren, Alex Ovechkin and Conor Sheary. Craig Laughlin joins us as the team wakes up in Chicago this morning.
Caps finish road trip on a high note in Philadelphia, postgame reaction from John Carlson and Charlie Lindgren, and Seattle up next tomorrow. Joe Beninati stops by.
Caps in Philly tonight, and Craig Laughlin looks back on 25 years of Capitals hockey at 7th and F.
50 shots in a win at Edmonton, postgame reax from Laviolette, Oshie and Eller, Philadelphia up next tomorrow night.
Latest on Fehervary and Kuemper injuries, Caps taking on the Oilers tonight in Edmonton, and Tarik El-Bashir joins John as the team looks to get back on track tonight.
Caps let a point slip away in Seattle, Alan May joins us to talk about a Caps partnership with Jack Daniels, and Alan in charge of mixing a whisky blend you can buy in stores locally.
Caps in Seattle tonight, Kraken radio host Mike Benton gives his scouting report on the opposition.
Ovechkin passes Gretzky in all-time road goals as Caps pound the Canucks in Vancouver, Seattle up next tomorrow night as the road trip continues.
Caps in Vancouver tonight, and the 25th anniversary of Capital One Arena is this week. Al Koken joins us to reflect on how it all came together for a grand opening in 1997.
Caps fall in New Jersey to start the road trip, Vancouver up next tomorrow night as John and Ben break down what the team needs to work on.
Caps rally but fall in a shootout in St. Louis, postgame reax from Laviolette and Sheary, and Conor McGahey gives a scouting report of the Colorado Avalanche, as the Caps and Avs meet up tomorrow night.
Caps in St. Louis tonight, Dylan Strome is putting up the numbers, and Craig Laughlin joins John to talk about the road trip, the goalies, and his disco days as a player (!).
A loss in Florida to the Panthers, postgame reax from Dylan Strome and Trevor Van Riemsdyk, and Joe Beninati joins John as the Caps wake up in St. Louis this morning.
Caps take on Florida tonight, hear from'Sonny Milano, Kevin McCarthy and the voice of the Panthers Doug Plagens.
ESPN's Emily Kaplan joins John, and a slow start in Tampa dooms the Caps Sunday night. Postgame reax from Lars Eller and Charlie Lindgren, as the team wakes up this morning in Sunrise, Florida. Caps/Panthers tomorrow.
Former Capitals Aaron Volpatti and Travis Boyd stop by, as the Caps wrap up a homestand tonight against Tampa Bay.
Caps stumble against Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay up next tomorrow, and it's time for Book Club! Steve Whyno joins us to talk about his new book on emergency backup goalies.
Charlie Lindgren chats with John, Ben gets a Pittsburgh scouting report from Josh Yohe from The Athletic, Steve Whyno from the Associated Press stops by as the Capitals host the Penguins tonight.
Caps get a much needed win over Edmonton, big nights for Strome, Kuznetsov and Gustafsson, and Pittsburgh up next tomorrow night.
Edmonton in town tonight as Caps look to get back in the win column, Tarik El-Bashir joins us, and a listen back to the night that was for Alex Ovechkin.
Ovechkin ties Howe in loss at Detroit, postgame reax from Kuemper and Laviolette, and Al Koken from NBC Sports Washington joins us as the team heads home to face Arizona Saturday.
Three players placed on injured reserve, three recalled from Hershey, and Caps in Detroit tonight to face the Red Wings.
Caps run out of gas against the Knights, Laviolette, Lindgren, and Johansson discuss it after the game, and analysis from John and Ben on the injuries, the goalies, and Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Gordie Howe tomorrow in Detroit.
Caps get a point but lose in Carolina, postgame reax from Laviolette, Eller, and Strome, and Samantha Pell joins us as the Vegas Golden Knights come to town tonight.
An impressive win in Nashville, Carlson and Oshie injured, hear from Orlov, Kuemper, Protas and Laviolette, and the road trip finishes tonight in Carolina.
Caps blanked in Dallas, Nick Jensen and T.J. Oshie with postgame reax, and Joe Beninati joins us for his assessment on the team with Nashville looming tomorrow.
Road trip continues tonight in Dallas, Beck Malenstyn joins us, and Tarik El-Bashir on the season to date amidst a tough stretch away from home.
Conor Sheary joins the show to discuss his hot start, Garnet Hathaway on that fourth line spark, and a travel day to Dallas today with a date with the Stars tomorrow.
Ovechkin with more history as Caps thump the Devils, postgame reax from Lindgren, Hathaway and Laviolette as the team climbs over .500 for the first time this season.
A win over the Kings, and now the Devils tonight in New Jersey. Laviolette, Kuemper and Dowd on the win over Los Angeles, and where does the team stand after six games?
A good start but a rough finish in Ottawa, postgame reaction from Carlson, Oshie, and Johansson. Craig Laughlin joins John as the Caps now prepare to face Los Angeles tomorrow.
Caps in Ottawa tonight, Brown out long term, McMichael and Snivley are in, and part two of our Reporter's Roundtable with Tarik and Samantha.
Kuznetsov suspended, Brown sidelined, and our first media roundtable, discussing the team after four games, Tarik El-Bashir and Samantha Pell join us to talk special teams, Anthony Mantha, Connor McMichael and more.
Alex Ovechkin with two goals and four points, Conor Sheary with the game-winner as Caps rally to stun Vancouver. Postgame reaction from Laviolette, Sheary, Johansson, and our latest alumni interview segment with Karl Alzner.
Oshie, Sheary, Van Riemsdyk and Laviolette after a win over Montreal. Bruce Boudreau remembers his time in DC fondly in a chat with John, Caps and Canucks play tonight at 7:00.
Caps fall in Toronto, postgame thoughts from Marcus Johansson, Charlie Lindgren, and Peter Laviolette, and Yvon Labre chats with Ben on the first home game the Caps ever played, 48 years ago tomorrow.
Charlie Lindgren talks to Ben as he prepares for his first Capitals start, a New York Islanders team preview with Isles TV voice Brendan Burke, after the Bruins spoil the party on Opening Night.
It's opening night! Caps host Boston in the season opener, John and Ben talk line combinations, Lars Eller and Samantha Pell from The Washington Post stop by.
Leason and AJF both get claimed off waivers, Dylan Strome chats with Ben on his earliest hockey memories, and John talks with former Capital Nick Kypreos. Roster is set for Wednesday's regular season opener against Boston.
The roster is set, and will be official later today. Alan May on the upcoming season and a successful Alumni Weekend, as the Caps get ready for the season opener Wednesday against Boston.
Anthony Mantha on being a new dad, Jody Shelley from Bally Sports Ohio previews tomorrow's game with the Blue Jackets, Oshie and Orlov out of the lineup for now.
Caps win over Detroit, but lose T.J. Oshie to injury. Ben interviews Darcy Kuemper, we'll hear from Connor McMichael and Nick Jensen, as well as the Aliaksei Protas preseason montage.
Caps and Detroit tonight at 7th and F, Joe Beninati joins John to discuss training camp, and today's team preview features the Carolina Hurricanes. Canes TV voice Mike Maniscalco stops by.
Ben chats with Connor Brown, Emily Kaplan from ESPN talks with John, line combinations taking shape with the regular season just eight days away.
Roster cuts, Garnet Hathaway's beer debuts tonight, a team preview with the Florida Panthers, and just two preseason games left before the regular season.
Head coach Peter Laviolette sits down with John, talking Strome, McMichael, Lapierre, and his son heading to Wheeling. Caps in Detroit tonight, latest line combinations and much more.
Caps win in Philly, talking Connor Brown, Dylan Strome and Bobby Nardella. Tarik El-Bashir returns to talk defense and penalty kill, with a trip to Detroit and Columbus up next.
Caps and Flyers tonight, Tarik El-Bashir joins John to talk forwards, and a team preview of the defending champs with Avalanche radio voice Conor McGahey.
Anthony Mantha, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Nic Dowd stop by, Caps make some roster cuts before getting back to camp this morning.
The first show of the 2022-23 season, Darcy Kuemper and Dylan Strome chat with John, Caps fall to Buffalo in the preseason opener, and the team travels to Philadelphia next.
Darcy Kuemper and Charlie Lindgren are the goalies in town, the highlights of a very busy first day of free agency for the Capitals. Hear from Kuemper and Tarik El-Bashir from The Athletic.
Vanacek traded to New Jersey, a new goalie incoming, a look back at the draft, and development camp starts today in Arlington.
The 2022-23 schedule is out, the NHL entry draft begins tonight in Montreal, the latest on Nick Backstrom and how the team will manage his absence, and Brian MacLellan meets the media as a busy month of July begins for the Capitals.
John and Ben get lunch and chat about the Avalanche, the offseason, and what to expect in the coming days as the draft and free agency loom.
The offseason begins for the Capitals, Nick Backstrom and Tom Wilson facing surgery, and changes expected as the team reloads after a first-round exit against Florida.
Capitals face a must-win in Game 6 against Florida tonight, the stars must shine for Washington, and puck management is key.
Caps lead early but fade late in Game 5, face elimination in Game 6 at home tomorrow night.
Pivotal Game 5 in Florida, life without Tom Wilson, and keys to winning against the Panthers tonight with the series tied 2-2.
Caps lose a heartbreaker in overtime to Florida in Game 4, Playoff Kuzy has been activated, and a best-of-three starts tomorrow in Sunrise.
Caps look to push Panthers to the brink in Game 4 tonight, and praise for Ilya Samsonov and the fans that supported him Saturday.
Panthers pounce to even the series, a blueprint for a path forward, and who starts Game 3 in goal?
Game 2 tonight in Florida, Nic Dowd, Tarik El-Bashir and Florida radio voice Doug Plagens discuss the series with the Panthers.
Caps rally to down the Panthers in Game 1, Tom Wilson sidelined, Vanacek gets his first playoff win, and a chance to get greedy tomorrow night in Game 2.
Game 1 tonight in Florida, hear from Oshie, Wilson, Ovechkin, Backstrom, Carlson, Laviolette and more, plus John's keys to defeating the Presidents' Trophy winners in the series.
Caps head to Florida for Game 1, Dan Rosen from NHL.com joins to preview the Eastern Conference, and the Caps Radio annual blooper reel.
Regular season finale tonight in New York, playoff seeding depends in part on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and a lot to clean up after a rough night on Long Island.
Two games to go, and the Caps are looking to move into third place tonight against the Islanders. Scoring in the NHL is up, Michael Russo from the Athletic joins the show to discuss.
Caps fall flat in loss to Isles, Hurricanes win the Metro, and two in New York to finish the season starts tomorrow night.
Ovechkin listed as day-to-day, playoff possibles, what potential series are the guys looking forward to seeing, and the Islanders in town tonight.
Ovechkin injured in loss to Leafs, and the latest on the playoff picture with three games left in the regular season.
A special weekend edition, with Garnet Hathaway, Nic Dowd, and Johan Larsson chatting with John on the road trip this week. Caps fly home today, host Toronto Sunday.
Caps and the Coyotes from Glendale, Tarik El-Bashir joins John from the desert to talk Ovechkin, the final days of the regular season and more.
Ovechkin scores his 50th, a tough overtime loss in Vegas, the defensive pair of Carlson and Fehervary, and Arizona up next tomorrow night.
Caps take down Colorado, a big moment in team history almost 48 years in the making, and the Golden Knights are up next in Las Vegas.
Caps clinch a playoff spot, looking for more middle-six offense, and a daunting task awaits tonight in Denver.
A rough start to the road trip in Toronto, Montreal up next tomorrow, Pens win to increase lead to five over Washington for third place in the Metro.
Ron Weber joins John to reflect on 25 years since his last Capitals broadcast as the team heads to Toronto to start a five-game road trip.
Most goals in a game in 14 years for the Caps in a thrashing of the Flyers, latest on the playoff race, and the long road trip starts tomorrow in Toronto.
Eight teams in the East with 100 points? Tom Wilson montage, Flyers in tonight, and 10 years ago tonight started the road to playoff success for Braden Holtby.
A four-point weekend against the Penguins and Bruins, Philadelphia up next tomorrow, and evaluating Samsonov and Vanacek's recent performances.
A busy weekend begins in Pittsburgh Saturday. Penguins radio voice Josh Getzoff joins John for a preview.
Ovechkin reaches another milestone, Carlson's massive night, a takedown of the two-time champs, and Ilya Samsonov has re-entered the chat.
The goalie job is up for grabs again, Tampa Bay in tonight, and Ben chats with Marcus Johansson.
Memories from 14 years ago today, Tom Gulitti from NHL.com chats with John at the practice rink, and some changes at practice among the forwards.
Goaltending an area of concern after another lopsided loss at home, slow starts continue to haunt the Caps, and Tampa Bay comes to town Wednesday night.
Ovechkin misses practice, Caps prepare for Minnesota, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us to chat McMichael, the final four weeks and more.
A tough night at home against Carolina, Tom Wilson with a goal and a fight, and a long layoff as the team takes some time off this week.
Backstrom's most excellent weekend, Carolina in tonight, Hurricanes TV voice Mike Maniscalco joins us.
Caps in Buffalo tonight, a big night in the Metropolitan Division race, and who might return to the lineup tonight against the Sabres.
Anthony Mantha chats with Ben, Samantha Pell stops by, and the latest on the injury front as the team heads to Buffalo.
Caps fall to the Blues, Johansson makes his return, Kuznetsov and Mantha shine, and Buffalo up next on Friday.
MJ90 returns, Johan Larsson is a Capital, a post-trade deadline analysis from Tarik El-Bashir, and the Blues in D.C. tonight.
It's trade deadline day, Braden Holtby returns to a standing ovation, and John Carlson injured late against Dallas.
Caps blast the Jackets, the upward climb in the Metro continues, and Carolina up next tonight in Raleigh.
Latest on the playoff picture, Snivley re-signs, Caps in Columbus tonight and a listen back in montage form to Alex Ovechkin's milestone night on Tuesday.
Ovechkin passes Jagr for third all-time in win over Islanders, Kuznetsov shines again, Columbus up next tomorrow.
Eller back in COVID protocol, what the lineup looks like without him, and Islanders radio voice Chris King joins John for a preview of tonight's game.
A successful Canada trip, the trade deadline is one week from today, and the Islanders come to 7th and F tomorrow.
Ovechkin tries to pass Jagr in Vancouver tonight, Tarik El-Bashir joins John as Caps close out western road trip.
Backstrom reaches 1,000 points, Oshie gets the Caps a point in Edmonton, and off to face Vancouver tomorrow night.
Ovechkin ties Jagr, Caps rally to defeat the Flames, Edmonton the opponent tonight, and Oilers TV voice Jack Michaels joins John.
Ovechkin and Backstrom reach 1,000 games together tonight in Calgary, and a look at the Flames as a rugged road trip begins.
Caps defeat the Kraken, and a Canadian road trip awaits. Seattle play-by-play announcer Everett Fitzhugh, on his NHL start in Washington and being a hockey trailblazer.
Caps cruise to 4-0 win over Carolina, Vanacek shines, power play continues to roll, Seattle visits for the first time Saturday night.
Brian MacLellan meets the media, Carolina in tonight, and the show is one year old today!
John and Joe Beninati discuss the state of the team as Carolina visits D.C. tomorrow night.
Caps again fall at home, this time to Toronto. Vanacek shines after Samsonov pulled, Tom Wilson has a monster game. Carolina up next Thursday.
Caps fall in Philadelphia Saturday, and the need for a strong rebound this week. Toronto comes to town tonight.
Caps fall to the Rangers on a quiet night offensively. Flyers up next as road trip concludes tomorrow in Philadelphia.
John returns from the Olympics, Caps in New York to face the Rangers, and Trevor Van Riemsdyk chats with Ben.
Ben chats one-on-one with Braden Holtby (!) about his time in D.C. as he prepares to face Washington for the first time, Caps in Dallas tonight to close out January.
Caps continue to struggle with 4-1 loss to San Jose, secondary scoring badly needed, and Braden Holtby and the Dallas Stars await tomorrow night.
Caps face the Sharks tonight, Elliotte Friedman says the Caps are kicking the tires on Marc-Andre Fleury, Vanacek's recent run, and congrats to Keith Yandle.
Caps blanked by the Knights, striving for consistency as the second half begins, San Jose comes in tomorrow night.
Ovechkin's MVP candidacy, Caps welcome Vegas to town tonight, and a Caps playoff hero faces Washington later this week.
Orlov suspended as Caps head to Boston tonight. Joe Haggerty joins John to scout the Bruins.
Caps with a gutsy rally after a rough start against the Jets, Peter Laviolette on a terrific performance by a rookie, Boston up next tomorrow night.
Jets in town tonight, evaluating the goalies with the second half approaching, and Anthony Mantha making slow but steady progress.
A mixed bag weekend for the Caps, Bruce Boudreau sits down with Ben and talks about his last few weeks as coach of the Canucks. Winnipeg in tomorrow night.
All Ovechkin, all the time. His status for the weekend, his return to the All-Star game, and his heavy workload. Also, Bruce Boudreau returns to Washington Sunday.
Tarik El-Bashir from The Athletic stops by to chat goalies, offense, and the state of the team with a busy stretch coming up. Caps face the Isles Saturday.
Peter Laviolette chats with John, Ovechkin takes a maintenance day, and NHL news and notes.
Caps start well, but get walloped by Boston, too many turnovers, and where does the goaltending go from here? Islanders up next Saturday.
Bruins in town tonight, talking goalies, power play, and a first in franchise history over the weekend.
Garnet Hathaway joins the show, Dmitry Orlov is good to go, and the Caps are back in action tonight in St. Louis.
Tom Wilson chats with Ben on the eve of his 600th NHL game, and the Caps prepare to head to St. Louis today to start a two-game road trip.
Alan May chats with John about the power play, overtime and more, as the Caps continue to get ready for St. Louis Friday night.
Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray chats with Ben about attending a recent Caps game, and John talks to Shane Griffin, the biggest Caps fan in Australia.
The boys are back to start 2022! Talking an overtime loss to the Devils, Carlson also aging like a fine wine and free food for Ben!
Caps postponed in Philly, no Olympics for the NHL, and Assistant GM Ross Mahoney joins us to talk Caps prospects and more.
NHL pausing after Tuesday's games, but Caps still on with Flyers. Olympics very much in doubt. Last game until after the holidays tonight in Philadelphia.
Northern Virginia's Joe Snively makes his NHL debut, Caps fall to the Kings, and more COVID trouble as the Caps prepare to head to Philadelphia.
Mike Milbury joins John to talk Caps, the NHL, and his new podcast. Caps travel plans change again, game with the Jets tonight.
Kuznetsov in protocol, Caps rally late but fall to the Hawks, a tough night for the penalty kill, and the team off to Winnipeg today.
Backstrom's return appears imminent, Dowd and TVR return tonight, and Protas heads back to the top line. Caps and Hawks tonight in Chicago.
Backstrom's return appears imminent, Conor Sheary chats with Ben, and the Caps are getting healthier in advance of the trip to Chicago.
Back at practice today, with all ayes on who might return. Ken Sabourin joins John as the Caps get ready for Chicago Wednesday.
Alex Ovechkin sits down with Ben, talking team success, his family, and his growing memorabilia collection. Samantha Pell from the Washington Post also stops by as the Caps take on Pittsburgh.
GM Brian MacLellan sits down with John, talking goalies, Peter Laviolette, facing adversity, how Alex Ovechkin has evolved and more.
Karl Alzner joins the show, on his new life in the media world and more. Caps off again today, back at practice tomorrow.
Carlson takes down Anaheim in the shootout, Wilson bags his 100th goal, and the Caps are back on top of the NHL after another gutsy win over the Ducks.
Anaheim in town tonight, Ducks TV play-by-play John Ahlers gives his scouting report as the homestand continues at 7th and F.
Backstrom getting closer, Dowd in COVID Protocol, and head coach Peter Laviolette joins John in a special Saturday edition.
Backstrom getting closer, Dowd in COVID Protocol, and head coach Peter Laviolette joins John in a special Saturday edition.
Hawks trip up Caps in a shootout, Dowd and Hathaway pull them into the fight, and Columbus in tomorrow to continue the homestand.
Chatting about the state of the team with Tarik El-Bashir from the Athletic as Chicago comes to town tonight.
A meltdown near Miami, as Caps see a three-goal lead disappear in third period shot barrage against the Panthers. Chicago in tomorrow at Capital One Arena.
Ovechkin's start for the ages, Caps in Florida tonight, Samsonov's surge, and the Hershey Bears shut down for COVID protocols.
Top of the NHL mountain, Orlov's late goal propels fuels a win at Carolina, Samsonov grabs the number one job, and Protas bags his first.
A scouting report on tonight's opponent, as Ben chats with Sean Campbell from TSN 690 in Montreal. Caps return home to face the Canadiens tonight.
Hershey Bears head coach Scott Allen discusses Washington's recent call-ups, as the Caps get ready for Montreal tomorrow night.
Caps fall in Seattle to close out the trip, Oshie and Sheary injured, Ovechkin scores in another venue, and the team returns to practice tomorrow before hosting Montreal.
Caps back at practice in San Jose, and a look to the weekend and a visit to Seattle. Kraken radio host Mike Benton joins us.
Hathaway wins it for Washington as the Caps take three points out of four to start the California trip. Samsonov shines, Caps now prepare for San Jose Saturday.
Caps rally twice but fall in OT in Anaheim, Lars Eller in COVID protocol, and a preview of tonight's game in Los Angeles.
Caps in Anaheim, Dowd talks extension, and late night hockey all week coming your way with the team on the west coast.
Caps wax the Pens, the win streak is at four, and lots of different contributions on the scoresheet of late as the team heads to Anaheim.
Zach Fucale with a most memorable NHL debut, Ben chats with Zach's father Jack on the ride into Detroit before the game, and the Caps in Columbus tonight.
Peter Laviolette joins the show, Dowd placed on injured reserve, Lapierre back to juniors, Caps in Detroit to begin a grueling road stretch.
Awaiting word on Nic Dowd later today, Ben chats with Hershey Bears radio voice Zack Fisch, and another week of milestones for Alex Ovechkin.
Ovechkin ties Hull, Dowd hurt again, and the kids are all right as the Caps take Tuesday off, return to practice Wednesday.
Sabres in town tonight, Samantha Pell joins us, more needed from some veterans, and some good news for a local Caps prospect.
McMichael scores his first, Ovechkin drags the team into the fight, goaltending issues, and another OT loss, this time to Florida.
Nic Dowd says he's available, Caps take on Florida tonight in Sunrise, Panthers radio voice Doug Plagens gives us a scouting report.
Ovechkin honored by the league, Hershey Bears head coach Scott Allen joins John to discuss the new faces in the Washington lineup.
Caps fall to the Bolts, Leason scores his first NHL goal, talking goaltending, Conor Sheary and the Panthers coming up on Thursday night.
Connor McMichael joins the show, Tom Guilitti from NHL.com stops by, Caps play at Tampa Bay tonight.
Oshie out week-to-week, Peter Laviolette sits down with John ahead of the game with the Coyotes, Tarik El-Bashir from the Athletic stops by as October comes to a close for the Caps.
Ovechkin scores again as Caps fall in overtime, Kuznetsov scores as well, and Arizona visits tomorrow night to round out October.
Ovechkin continues his hot start, all eyes on Nic Dowd this morning, and Red Wings radio voice Ken Kal joins us to give us the latest on tonight's opponent.
Caps win a wild one behind an Oshie hat trick in Ottawa, Alex Ovechkin breaks another NHL record, and Detroit comes to town tomorrow night.
Fehervary's first NHL goal, Caps head to Ottawa tonight. Ben chats with assistant coach Kevin McCarthy, and Lars Eller says he and other forwards have more to give.
Caps take care of business in New Jersey, Kuznetsov finding joy again, Sprong has a big night, and is Vitek Vanacek emerging as the team's number one goalie?
Nick Jensen joins us after his goal Tuesday, Samantha Pell from The Washington Post stops by, and the Caps hit the road tonight at New Jersey.
John and Ben discuss a big win over Colorado, assistant coach Scott Arniel joins Ken Sabourin, and huge nights for Evgeny Kuznetsov and Nick Jensen as the Caps improve to 2-0-1.
John sits down with head coach Peter Laviolette ahead of the game with Colorado. Ben chats with Tom Gulitti from NHL.com
Hall-of-Famer Marcel Dionne joins Ben, as Ovechkin passes him on the all-time goal list, John talks to Colorado Avalanche radio voice Conor McGahey for a scouting report on tomorrow's opponent at Capital One Arena.
Caps looking to keep the good vibes going ahead to a date with the two-time defending champs on Saturday, JJ Regan from NBC Sports Washington on the month ahead.
Ovechkin scores twice, but it's Hendrix Lapierre that steals the show as the Caps win 5-1 over the Rangers.
Opening night is here, head coach Peter Laviolette, Daniel Sprong and Connor McMichael will join us as the New York Rangers come to town for Game 1.
A roster in flux, Ovechkin still on the sidelines, Lars Eller joins John, and Joe Beninati stops by on the eve of the regular season.
Alex Ovechkin on the sidelines as the regular season opener approaches, Ben talks defense, and Samantha Pell from the Washington Post joins us.
Caps wrap up the preseason with the Flyers, Tarik El-Bashir scouts the regular season roster, and getting you ready for your return to Capital One Arena next week.
Mantha with an OT winner in Boston, Garnet Hathaway sits down with John, Tom Gulitti from NHL.com stops by, and one preseason game remains tomorrow night against Philly.
Caps trim the roster, all eyes on Martin Fehervary's status this morning, and a preview of the Carolina Hurricanes. Mike Maniscalco joins John to talk about what to expect from the 'Canes this season.
Martin Fehervary injured at New Jersey, Tom Wilson reflects on his younger days, Samantha Pell from the Washington Post joins us, and the Caps get ready to face Boston at TD Garden.
Ben sits down with Hendrix Lapierre, the latest on Nicklas Backstrom, a look back at the loss in Philly Saturday, and getting ready for New Jersey tonight.
John and Ben look back at a loss to the Devils Wednesday, talking Michal Kempny, John Carlson, Anthony Mantha and more.
Joe Beninati stops by to give his perspective, John and Ben talk Anthony Mantha, Michal Kempny and the power play as the Devils come to town tonight in a preseason tilt.
Lars Eller departs practice Monday with a lower body injury, and John welcomes New Jersey Devils radio voice Matt Loughlin in our latest Metropolitan Division preview.
John and Ben look back at a preseason shootout loss Sunday to Boston, and a look at who impressed in the first tilt at Capital One Arena of the fall.
A full recap of Day 1 of 2021 Training Camp, guests include Alex Ovechkin, T.J. Oshie, John Carlson, Lars Eller and more. John and Ben look ahead to the Caps and Bruins Sunday.
Training camp officially opens this morning in Arlington. Our first Metropolitan Division preview hits today, as we take an in-depth look at the Columbus Blue Jackets. Former NHLer and TV Analyst for Bally Sports Ohio Jody Shelley joins us, as well as Aaron Portzline from the Athletic in Columbus.
The first show of the new season! John and Ben are back, talking rookie camp, Connor McMichael, Nicklas Backstrom, Tarik El-Bashir joins the show, and the first day of main training camp is just a day away.
Last show of the season, but we'll be back periodically through the summer as news breaks and Caps discussion warrants. On a Game 5 loss, and a third straight first-round exit, we discuss and get ready for the offseason.
The Capitals need a win to even the series, time for Mantha and the big dogs to eat, Evgeny Kuznetsov talks to the media, and Pittsburgh, Florida, Montreal and Vegas all winners last night.
Caps lose another third period lead to Boston and fall in sudden death, Ilya Samsonov takes the loss after shining in his Stanley Cup playoff debut, and a realistic "must win" needed Friday in Game 4.
The scene shifts to TD Garden tonight for Game 3, the health of Lars Eller is a big question mark, and will that prompt a quicker return for Evgeny Kuznetsov? Penguins even the series with the Islanders.
Craig Anderson made 44 saves, but the Bruins prevail in overtime, Lars Eller injured in the second period and doesn't return, Hathaway shines in losing effort as series now tied at one game apiece.
Nic Dowd wins a thriller in overtime in Game 1 over Boston, Alex Ovechkin sets the tone early, Tom Wilson elevates his game, Craig Anderson wins his first playoff game in four years, and the Islanders, Wild, and Lightning all win on Sunday in Day 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Fan favorite Alan May stops by on the eve of Game 1, John Carlson is ready to return on Saturday, what will the forward lines look like against the Bruins, and the NHL releases first-round schedules.
Will we see John Carlson and/or T.J. Oshie at practice today? Get the scouting report on Boston, radio play-by-play voice Judd Sirott joins the show, and the Rangers show head coach David Quinn the door as the search for a new coach begins at MSG.
Alex Ovechkin returns and looks ready to go for Saturday's Game 1, Anthony Mantha is looking to get his confidence back, when will John Carlson and T.J. Oshie return, and everyone gets to laugh at our expense. It's the 2020-21 Capitals Radio Network blooper reel.
The field is set for the Stanley Cup playoffs, Caps and Bruins will meet starting Saturday night at Capital One Arena, goaltender Craig Anderson joins the show as he waits for his opportunity, Tarik El-Bashir from the Athletic joins us to talk about injuries and expectations as hockey's second season begins.
With home ice clinched in round one, the Capitals await their first round opponent, Craig Anderson plays his way into the conversation for the postseason, latest on injuries surrounding the team with the Stanley Cup playoffs starting this weekend.
All eyes on the morning skate today as the Caps trying to get healthy, Pens retake the division lead, but Caps still control their own destiny, Philadelphia's lost season, and the out-of-town scoreboard looks ahead to the final weekend of the regular season.
Our audio tribute to T.J. Oshie's night in New York, as he scores three goals in his return to the lineup after the passing of his father. A wild win against the Rangers, and Caps in control of their own destiny with three to play, Flyers in on Friday.
Craig Laughlin grabs a coffee and joins John for the show with the Caps in New York tonight. Craig's takes on Tom Wilson, Alex Ovechkin, who he would pick to start Game 1 of the playoffs and more.
The Caps rally to win over the Rangers with a lot of key pieces missing, Alex Ovechkin's status in doubt after he leaves last night's game after one shift, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya Samsonov sit out for missing a team function, and the out-of-town scoreboard was friendly to Washington last night.
Two games at Madison Square Garden starts tonight as Caps fall to second place, what do the Caps need from their goaltenders with the playoffs just around the corner, and the scramble for the top of the East Division hits critical mass in this final full week of the regular season.
Tom Wilson gets the Caps a point with some late game heroics, but Caps fall to Pittsburgh in overtime. A tie for first place with a Saturday showdown looming, Flyers officially eliminated from the postseason, and Washington is a playoff team for the 13th time in 14 seasons. Never take it for granted.
The always colorful Alan May chats with John about Zdeno Chara's fight on Tuesday, Anthony Mantha, working with Bruce Boudreau and more. Will Alex Ovechkin miss a third straight game tonight? Pittsburgh in for the next two, as the Caps look to chase down another division title.
Tom Wilson appreciates the fan support, Vitek Vanacek picks up the shutout, Daniel Spring continues to impress, and Caps are atop the East Division with seven games to play.
Bruce Boudreau joins the show, talking about the East Division race, memories of Mike Green, and his desire to coach again in the NHL. Isles in town tonight as fans return to Capital One Arena, and the latest on Alex Ovechkin's status.
No Alex Ovechkin Saturday at Long Island, but the Caps sweep two games at Nassau. Joe Beninati on the weekend and fans returning to Capital One Arena tomorrow night, plus the Penguins win again to push into first place in the East.
Caps win in a shootout to take sole possession of first place in the East, Alex Ovechkin suffers an apparent injury late in the third, Michael Raffl makes his debut, and the East race tightens further with now nine games to play.
Anthony Mantha tells us what the trade to Washington was like, and his excitement about getting to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. Islanders legend/television analyst Butch Goring also stops by as the Caps and Isles start a critical two-game series tonight at Nassau Coliseum.
Chara returns to practice, Schultz does not, all three teams in the immediate rear-view mirror win last night, and off to Long Island today for a critical two-game series with the Islanders.
Caps return to practice this morning in Arlington, it's Anthony Mantha's first practice with the team! The stretch run is here, John and Ben break down what the Caps, Isles, Pens and Bruins have left, John on the call of Bruins/Sabres tonight.
Power play good again, but Caps fall in Boston. East tightens with Islanders win in Philly. John takes us on a trip in the wayback machine to 1997 in honor of Patrick Marleau's first NHL game. Marleau becomes the NHL all-time games played leader tonight in Las Vegas.
John is in Stamford, CT, Ben is in D.C., and Caps ready to hit the road after a tough loss to the Sabres. Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now joins the show to preview Caps/Bruins on Sunday. Anthony Mantha scores again, and will Ilya Samsonov return this weekend?
Nick Backstrom becomes the second player in Caps history to play 1,000 games for the franchise tonight, Conor Sheary rewarded with a new two-year contract, Jakub Vrana talks for the first time with the Red Wings, Tom Gulitti from NHL.com stops by, and a busy night in the Mass Mutual East tonight.
A balanced offensive attack leads the Caps to another lopsided win, Tarik El-Bashir on the trade deadline and Anthony Mantha, the power play is rolling, Bruins and Rangers both win out of town.
John and Ben break down and analyze a massive deadline trade that brings Anthony Mantha to Washington, saying goodbye to Jakub Vrana, Brian MacLellan on the deal, plus Michael Raffl acquired from the Flyers for the bottom six. Flyers in town tonight as the Caps begin the stretch run.
Capitals tied for first as the trade deadline hits today, Siegenthaler dealt to Devils, Penguins bring in Jeff Carter from Los Angeles, and the Caps hang eight goals on Boston Sunday night.
Caps back on the road tonight in Buffalo, looking for more from Vrana, and talking defense and potential changes in the midst of a busy stretch.
Jam packed Thursday edition with Boston in town, Bruins radio voice Judd Sirott joins us, Islanders trade for Travis Zajac and Kyle Palmieri, and the door for Henrik Lundqvist to return this season isn't closed yet.
Caps and Isles play a thriller, third periods are still a struggle, talking a bit of trade deadline with just days to go and the Bruins put some distance between themselves and the Flyers thanks to Patrice Bergeron.
A five-game road trip ends tonight on Long Island, Trotz talks Nic Dowd and Alex Ovechkin from the Isles side of the fence, Flyers win in OT to creep closer to a playoff spot.
The Capitals sweep the eight-game series with the Devils, but again struggle with a big third period lead, Samsonov emerging as team's number one goaltender, T.J. Oshie is heating up, and the team all alone in first place this morning.
Ben anchors while John returns from Stamford, CT. Talking last night's game with the Islanders, areas of concern, a big moment in Capitals history on this date and more.
Will the lineup look the same when the Caps take on the Islanders tonight? Can the Caps add center depth at the deadline? There is joy in Mudville, the Sabres pound the Flyers.
An early lead gets away in a loss to kick off a five-game road trip, John and Ben discuss, and the Sabres get another chance tonight to break the losing streak with Philadelphia in town again.
John and Ben talk about the power play, tonight's game in New York, it's time for Onside/Offside, and the Sabres have their hearts ripped out by the Flyers.
Caps hang on to defeat the Rangers, tying Tampa Bay for the top spot in the NHL. Talking goalies, Ovechkin, some schedule updates, and the latest in the MassMutual East Division race.
John and Ben recap Thursday's win over New Jersey and look ahead to tonight's rematch, Rangers destroy the Flyers again, and a look at the division heading into the weekend.
John chats with Tarik El-Bashir from the Athletic, Ken Sabourin stops by, Ovechkin returns to practice but Eller out again, and the Caps and Devils begin a two-game series tonight.
Alex Ovechkin out and listed as day-to-day, Laviolette has little appetite for load management for his defense, Montreal is paused, Flyers lose to New Jersey, all part of a busy Wednesday show.
A discussion about the defense as Caps return to practice this morning, the latest in the MassMutual East as the standings get tighter, Travis Boyd joins Beagle, Schmidt and Holtby in Vancouver, and Montreal is the first team in Canada with COVID issues.
Rangers end a seven-game win streak for the Caps, Trevor Van Riemsdyk signs a two-year extension to stay in Washington, and Connor McMichael has himself a day in Hershey on Sunday.
John and Ben look at a two-game series with the Rangers, it's time once again for Onside/Offside, and a look at the division race heading into the weekend.
John and Ben discuss the team's first-half award winners, including MVP, most improved, biggest surprise and more. Rangers drop a hammer on the Flyers without their coaches, and a listen back to Alex Ovechkin's milestone night on Tuesday.
The St. Patrick's Day edition of the show, Caps impressive in win over Isles, two milestones on Tuesday for Alex Ovechkin, and your morning look at the MassMutual East Division race.
Alex Ovechkin now sixth all-time in goals, Caps embarrass the Sabres in Bufalo by a half dozen, and a battle for first place tonight in D.C. as the Islanders come to town.
Ben takes a closer look at Brian MacLellan's zoom call with the media, Caps finish a long road stretch tonight in Buffalo looking for eight road wins in nine, latest on the MassMutual East Division race and more.
John and Ben talk John Carlson, winning in Philly again, and how does the division race look at midseason? Also, Ben grills John with this week's installment of Onside/Offside.
John and Ben look ahead to tonight's matchup in Philadelphia, John Carlson needs one point for 500, and ESPN is back in the NHL business for the first time since 2004.
John is in Stamford, CT, Ben is in D.C. as the Devils rally but can't stop the Caps, a bad line change leads to Vrana and Kuznetsov sitting a spell, everybody keeps winning in the MassMutual East and more.
On today's show, the Devils dance in the District tonight, Mayor Bowser speaks on the potential return of fans to pro sports, and today marks one year since the last game before the pause. John and Ben take a look back.
John and Ben discuss the Tom Wilson suspension, four wins in five games on the road, and a look at the Buffalo Sabres.
On today's show, a recap of action around the MassMutual East Division on Thursday, Bruce Cassidy on his time in Washington, John plays Onside or Offside with Ben, and getting you ready for Friday's tilt in Boston.
A look back at a tight win in Boston, a case for the defense, the latest on Ovechkin's contract situation and the Maple Leafs rock the Oilers again in Edmonton.
On the first episode of the show, Zdeno Chara returns to Boston, the Caps are rolling on the road trip, and the Minnesota Wild are on fire out west.