Podcasts by Told It Here!: 25 Iconic Years of Washington Capitals Hockey with Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin

Episode 6: 2018 from 2022-05-31T13:00

"It's not a dream, it's not a desert mirage, it's Lord Stanley and he is coming to Washington!" 2018 was a magical year for the Washington Capitals, and in this season finale of "Told It Here!",...

Episode 5: Quest for the Cup from 2022-05-31T12:00

When the Capitals finally reached the mountaintop in 2018 and won their first ever Stanley Cup, it completed a 44-year journey that started in 1974. Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin have been the...

Episode 4: Our Favorite Things from 2022-05-05T12:00

Over 25 years as a play-by-pay tandem, Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin have seen some things. In this episode 4 of "Told it Here!", Joe and Craig discuss some of their favorites in a host of cat...

Episode 3: "Rock the Red" from 2022-05-05T12:00

In Episode 3 of "Told it Here!" Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin reminisce about one of the most exciting times in Caps history, the birth of the "Rock the Red" era in Washington, which has lived...

Episode 2: The Beginnings of Joe and Craig, the broadcast duo from 2022-04-28T12:00

To reach 25 years as a broadcasting duo, there has to be a beginning. In Episode 2 of "Told It Here!", Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin go back in time to discuss the paths they took to get to th...

"Told It Here!" Celebrating 25 Years with Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin from 2022-04-25T13:00

Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin are celebrating 25 seasons of calling Washington Capitals hockey in the nation's capital, and to help commemorate that achievement, NBC Sports Washington presents...

Season Over, now what? Ovechkin's contract and keeping the window open from 2021-05-25T21:32:20

The Caps' postseason came to a sudden end and now face an uncertain future. Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan look back at what went wrong against the Bruins but then turn the page to the questions that ...

Caps&B's 1-1 Heading back to Boston, Joe Haggerty of BostonHockeyNow from 2021-05-18T21:58:09

After 2 thrilling overtime games to start Round 1 of the playoffs, the series heads back to Boston even at 1-1... Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan discuss the play of Craig Anderson, how significant the...

ROUND 1 PREVIEW: Caps set for physical battle with the B's from 2021-05-14T00:27:49

The Caps are shipping off to Boston... well, at least for games 3&4. But first, the 1st round series with the Bruins opens in DC Saturday night, and JJ Regan and Nick Ashooh have many questi...

Karl Alzner joins to talk Tom, T.J. and a wild night at MSG from 2021-05-06T21:35:31

It's been a wild week for the Caps, and it all culminated Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Karl Alzner joins Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan to discuss the fight night, TJ Oshie's remarkable p...

Sweep! Mailbag! and ESPN's Randy Scott from 2021-04-28T22:30:21

No rest for the 1st-place Caps, who move on from their emphatic 3-game sweep of the Islanders to another marquee matchup with the Penguins... JJ Regan and Nick Ashooh look ahead to the last 7 ga...

Appreciating Nicklas Backstrom and Anthony Mantha's debut week with the Caps from 2021-04-19T21:52:57

Short break for the Caps with a huge 3-game series with the Islanders ahead, but plenty to discuss for JJ Regan and Nick Ashooh on this week's episode. The guys discuss the recent ups and downs,...

Jakub Vrana OUT, Anthony Mantha IN. Brian MacLellan on the Caps trade deadline from 2021-04-13T00:41:10

Trade Deadline 2021 has come and gone, and Caps GM made the biggest move of the day, sending Stanley Cup champion Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik and a pair of significant draft picks to Detroit for ...

Is Ovechkin the best player ever after 30? and Nick Jensen Interview from 2021-03-31T21:17:44

Don't look now, but Alex Ovechkin is scoring goals at a torrid pace again, and JJ Regan and Nick Ashooh discuss how Ovi keeps doing it in his 16th season. Plus, the recent "discipline" for Conno...

The Karate Kid, Ralph Macchio on the Caps and Cobra Kai from 2021-03-24T20:27:23

Cobra Kai is one of the hottest shows in television, and when Peter Laviolette brought the show into his dojo, or, the Caps locker room, the Karate Kid himself took notice. Before the last meeti...

Caps dominate statement game against the Isles from 2021-03-18T22:15:06

The Caps dominated their toughest test of the season to date against the Islanders, and Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan are here to debate just how meaningful that win was, plus looking ahead to what m...

The Tom Wilson suspension and the Olympic twins, Monique and Jocelyne Lamoureux from 2021-03-10T21:46:46

Tom Wilson has once again divided the hockey world - well at least the rest of the hockey world and Caps fans - and in this edition of Capitals Talk Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan give their takes on ...

Tough road ahead and Jackie Redmond of NHL Network from 2021-03-03T22:01:32

As the Caps continue a long road trip, the games get tougher as they head to Boston and Philadelphia. Jackie Redmond of NHL Network joins Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan for some national perspective o...

Ben Raby joins as Caps struggle for consistency from 2021-02-24T22:44:28

As the Caps continue to wait for the return of goalie Ilya Samsonov, Ben Raby of the Capitals Radio Network joins Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan to discuss the up-and-down play the team has produced s...

Karl Alzner joins to talk about the Caps bounce-back week from 2021-02-20T01:11:51

After 4 straight losses sandwiched around Covid cancellations, the Caps bounced back this week with back-to-back stellar performances against Pittsburgh and Buffalo. Karl Alzner joins Nick Ashoo...

What the Caps can learn from the Wizards' COVID-19 pause from 2021-02-11T22:19:41

This week's Capitals Talk podcast comes during the midst of the team's 3-game postponement pause. We figured what better time than now to talk to longtime NBC Sports Washington's Wizards Insider...

DC Mamba making hockey accessible to everyone from 2021-02-08T11:00

As we celebrate Black History Month, this special Capitals Talk episode features the work of DC Mamba, a non-profit program that is aiming to introduce hockey in all neighborhoods at a low cost ...

"What if I told you..." and 3 questions for the rest of the season from 2021-02-03T23:52:06

If you predicted this start for the Washington Capitals, then give yourself a pat on the back... "What if I told you..." is the theme of this episode with Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan, as well as th...

Caps battling through adversity and into 1st place from 2021-01-27T23:38:11

Despite missing Ovi, Kuzy and Tom Wilson just to name a few, the Caps are back in 1st place thanks to some unsung heroes and gutsy performances. Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan discuss the upcoming goa...

HEADSTRONG: Ted Leonsis on mental health, suicide awareness and the modern athlete from 2021-01-22T17:00

In this special "Headstrong" edition of Capitals Talk, Ted Leonsis joins Chris Miller for an in-depth interview about the issues of mental health and suicide awareness in light of the current en...

Evaluating the Caps after season-opening road trip with Karl Alzner from 2021-01-20T05:26:56

The Caps got 6 of a possible 8 points on their season-opening road trip, but how should they be judged after 4 games? Karl Alzner joins Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan after his first game on the other...

East Division Roundtable previews the 2021 Season from 2021-01-12T03:59:41

A jam-packed episode of the Capitals Talk podcast coming your way this week ahead of Thursday's opener in Buffalo. Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan are joined by senior NHL.com writer Dan Rosen, host of...

Caps shock the NHL with signing of Zdeno Chara from 2020-12-31T19:59:06

The Caps closed out 2020 with the stunning signing of former Norris Trophy defenseman Zdeno Chara. JJ Regan is joined by Joe Haggerty of BostonHockeyNow.com, one of the foremost experts on the B...

Opening Night in Buffalo plus Conor Sheary joins the Caps and could more moves be on the horizon? from 2020-12-23T22:26:32

On this edition of the Capitals Talk podcast, we dig into the Capitals 2020-2021 schedule which opens January 14 in Buffalo. Alexa Shaw leads Alan May, Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan in breaking down ...

The NHL is back!!! from 2020-12-20T23:48:30

It's official now, the NHL has announced its plans for the 2020-2021 (really only 2021 but oh well) season which is set to start on January 13th! Alexa Shaw, Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan walk you th...

EMERGENCY POD: Henrik Lundqvist will not play in the 2021 season due to a heart condition from 2020-12-17T23:59:35

Well, this is not the news we were hoping for from the Capitals today but it's the news we've got: Henrik Lundqvist will not play in the 2021 season due to a heart condition. We're all hoping th...

Karl Alzner chats about what's next for him and looks back on his former Caps teammates from 2020-12-15T11:00

On this episode of the Capitals Talk podcast, Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan are joined by former Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner to discuss what's next for him after opting out of the 2020 postseason...

Doc Emrick is "buying stock" in the 2021 Washington Capitals from 2020-12-07T15:06:48

Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan are joined by the legendary Doc Emrick to discuss everything from his favorite moments through Alex Ovechkin's illustrious career to why he thinks the 2021 Capitals will...

Emily Engel-Natzke on breaking barriers and joining the Hershey Bears from 2020-12-01T20:48:27

The Hershey Bears new video coach Emily Engel-Natzke joins the podcast this week to discuss her new role with the Chocolate and White and what it means to her to be the first female coach in the...

Olie Kolzig and Byron Dafoe drop by to reminisce about "The Dance" from 2020-11-25T10:00

Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan are joined by two former Capitals goalies in Olie Kolzig and Byron Dafoe to go back in the memory bank to their scrap, tussle, dance, whatever you want to call it, which...

Caps and Pens in separate divisions?!?! Plus the return of the Screaming Eagle from 2020-11-20T23:33:10

Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan dive into the latest rumblings around the start to the next NHL season and what it means for Caps fans. JJ is very upset with the early looks at potential divisions that...

Ovi to Russia?!? Plus why Daniel Sprong is the Caps best option at 3rd line RW from 2020-11-11T11:00

Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan break down what Alex Ovechkin telling a Russian television station that he wants to end his career playing for Dynamo Moscow means for his future in Washington and the f...

Zack Fisch, the Voice of the Hershey Bears, breaks down the Capitals prospect pipeline from 2020-11-06T21:30:13

JJ Regan is joined this week by the Voice of the Hershey Bears Zack Fisch to discuss which prospects might be coming up the pipeline to Washington. Could Daniel Sprong be the answer at 3rd line ...

Dan Rosen joins to talk "the assassin" Henrik Lundqvist and where the Caps stack up in the Metro from 2020-10-28T10:00

Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan are joined by NHL.com Senior Writer Dan Rosen to discuss Henrik Lundqvist's role in Washington, where the Capitals stack up in next season's Metropolitan Division and th...

Caps sign Henrik Lundqvist and look to make another title run from 2020-10-16T03:26:44

Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan got together to discuss the Caps free agency period so far and give their thoughts on the worst kept secret coming to fruition with Henrik Lundqvist signing with the tea...

Recapping the Caps NHL Draft and previewing possible free agent targets from 2020-10-09T02:39:31

On a special edition of the Caps Talk Podcast Alexa Shaw, Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan first got to sit down with Washington Captials 1st round draft pick Hendrix LaPierre to talk about being select...

Talking Caps offseason plan with Assistant GM Ross Mahoney from 2020-09-29T23:32:10

Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan are back again for another podcast, this time the NHL season is officially over and we have crowned a champion, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeating the Dallas Stars 4-2 in...

John Carlson just misses out on the Norris Trophy and what the Caps need to do this offseason from 2020-09-22T01:24:04

Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan got together to discuss John Carlson getting edged out by Nashville's Roman Josi for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, which is given to the years top Defenseman. John C...

Capitals GM Brian MacLellan and new Head Coach Peter Laviolette join the pod from 2020-09-15T20:02:54

The Capitals search for their new head coach is finally over. Peter Laviolette was named the new head man in Washington. Laviolette has 18 years of experience as a head coach most recently with ...

The search for the Caps new Head Coach continues with SportsNet's Senior Hockey Writer Chris Johnston from 2020-09-11T10:00

Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan got together to do the only thing we as Caps fans can do this off season... speculate about who the next coach will be. Will MacLellan bring in the controversial hire in...

Looking at the Caps possible head coaching candidates with Anson Carter from 2020-09-04T10:00

Jordan Giorgio, JJ Regan and Nick Ashooh got together for another edition of the Caps Talk Pod to talk about possible head coaching candidates for Washington's vacancy. The crew also looks ahead...

EMERGENCY POD: Capitals Fire Todd Reirden from 2020-08-23T23:16:07

3 days after losing their playoff series to the Islanders and former Head Coach Barry Trotz, the Capitals relieved Todd Reirden of his coaching duties. Reirden's firing comes on the heels of bac...

Caps season ends with 4-0 loss, Islanders take series 4-1 from 2020-08-21T05:32:42

Jordan Giorgio, JJ Regan and Nick Ashooh got together one more time to finish out this 2020 Caps season and to discuss the Islanders 4-0 domination of the Caps in this game and throughout the se...

Caps avoid sweep as Ovi comes to the rescue from 2020-08-19T05:36:34

Something in the 2nd period of this game happened, a fire was lit under the Caps skates and it paid off, with a 3-2 win to keep their season alive. Jordan Giorgio, JJ Regan and Nick Ashooh got t...

Caps drop Game 3 in OT, face 0-3 series hole from 2020-08-16T22:16:06

The Capitals find themselves in a place no team wants to be in -- Down 3-0 in a Best-of-7 series. Washington played better than they did in the previous 2 games, but that wasn't enough. A 2-1 O...

Caps drop Game 2 to Islanders, Fall into dangerous 0-2 hole from 2020-08-15T05:21:31

Just like Game 1, things started good for the Caps in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Playoff series with the Islanders. Alex Ovechkin's first goal of the playoffs less than a minute into the...

Caps strike early, falter late in Game 1 loss to the Isles from 2020-08-13T02:39:28

Back at it again Caps fans, Jordan Giorgio, JJ Regan and Nick Ashooh got together after a heart breaking Caps loss where Washington looked to have everything in control mid-way through the 2nd p...

Playoff preview as Caps head into a 1st round battle vs the Islanders from 2020-08-09T23:47:23

With a 2-1 victory over Boston in their final game of the Round Robin stage, Washington earned the 3rd seed and a 1st round match-up against the New York Islanders. Jordan Giorgio and JJ Regan g...

Exhibition Edition: Capitals Defeat Carolina but Carlson Goes Down from 2020-07-30T02:37:46

Rob Carlin is joined by JJ Regan and Ben Raby to break down the Capitals win vs Carolina in their first and only exhibition game. The guys will discuss how great Ovi looked, but also how scary a...

Breaking Down the NHL Return to Play TV Experience from 2020-07-27T10:00

With the NHL getting closer to Returning to Play, we are taking you behind the scenes for the latest Capitals Talk podcast. Rob is joined by 2 people who bring the action to your screens. Charli...

Caps vs. Caps: Prepping for NHL's Return to Play from 2020-07-25T02:36:05

Rob Carlin and JJ Regan are joined by, John Walton the Radio Voice of the Capitals and Joe Beninati the Capitals Play-by Play announcer to go over the intrasquad scrimmage that took place today ...

Getting Back on the Ice with Todd Reirden and Tom Wilson from 2020-07-14T00:40:22

Rob is joined by JJ Regan, Mike Vogel and Samantha Pell as they discuss the full team getting back together --- on the ice -- for actual PRACTICE --- for the first time since the NHL shutdown in...

EMERGENCY POD --- Caps Return to Ice Schedule released!!! from 2020-07-11T02:57:17

We've all heard the term "Friday News Dump", but in this case, it's a good thing.

Along with a 4 year extension to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the NHL also released its Return to ...

All-Time Caps Fantasy Draft Round Table from 2020-06-29T10:00

Rob and JJ are joined by a whole cast of characters to draft an all-time Caps team that includes 6 starters and 2 bench spots. John Walton, Joe Beninati, Ben Raby and Ryan Billie round out the p...

Breaking Down the Todd Reirden Press Conference from 2020-06-15T21:08:39

Rob Carlin and JJ Regan are joined by Ben Raby from the Washington Capitals Radio Network to break down Todd Reirden's Monday media availability. Reirden talked about the state of the team as t...

HOFers Bryan Trottier and Larry Murphy preview 3-ICE and talk Ovechkin, Backstrom and Carlson from 2020-06-10T23:32:37

Rob is joined by two Hall-of-Famers, Bryan Trottier and Larry Murphy, to discuss the new 3-on-3 hockey league debuting next summer. The pair have 10 Stanley Cup Championships between them - Murp...

Braden Holtby Speaks Out from 2020-06-05T22:27:53

Rob Carlin and JJ Regan are joined by Mike Vogel from Washingtoncaps.com to react to the comments made by Braden Holtby to the media about the George Floyd protests, as well as the NHL returning...

Brian MacLellan on the playoffs - and a prospect that could help the Caps this season from 2020-05-29T23:00:52

Rob, JJ and Ben Raby highlight the headlines from Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan's media availability on Friday. Perhaps the biggest news from MacLellan involved one of the Caps' top p...

Teammates in Life: Caleb Green and Bob McDonald from 2020-05-28T10:00

Rob has brought together two of the most iconic National Anthem singers in the NHL, Caleb Green and Bob McDonald, onto the pod to discuss their inspiring friendship that began in the service and...

CAPITALS TALK EMERGENCY POD - NHL Announces Return to Play Plan from 2020-05-26T22:29:36

Some good news for Caps and hockey fans -- The NHL announced a 'Return To Play' plan once it is deemed safe to resume on-ice action. Rob Carlin is joined by play-by-play voice Joe Beninati and...

2 Good Deeds - SC Stingrays Owner Todd Halloran and Caps Center Lars Eller from 2020-05-22T13:58:24

Rob and JJ are joined by Todd Halloran, owner of the Caps ECHL affiliate South Carolina Stingrays. The players in the ECHL didn't get their final paychecks thanks to the COVID-19 shutdown. So,...

Nick Cotsonika Interview on Gary Bettman Media Call from 2020-05-19T10:00

Rob is joined by Nick Cotsonika from NHL.com to discuss Commissioner Gary Bettman's recent statements at a Digital Keynote Interview With Leaders on the return of the NHL season. Nick gives his ...

Hershey Bears Update from 2020-05-14T10:00

Rob and JJ update the ongoing negotiations with the Capitals AHL farm team, the Hershey Bears. The two also discuss the Bears season being cut short - and look at the Bears who could help a pote...

Kuznetsov Goal in Pittsburgh Anniversary from 2020-05-07T19:23:28

It has been 2 years since Evgeny Kutznetsov's game winning goal in Pittsburgh finally lifted the Caps past their arch rivals. Rob chats with Kutznetsov about his big moment and Evgeny gives a su...

Joel Ward Interview on Retirement from 2020-05-06T10:15:55

Joel Ward, a name who will always be part of Caps Playoff history, joins Rob to discuss his decision to officially retire from the NHL. Ward talks about growing up in Toronto, the famous Game 7 ...

Nic Dowd Interview from 2020-04-24T05:23:34

Rob is joined by Caps forward Nic Dowd & his wife Paige to talk about "Dowd's Crowd", their charitable venture to assist children with Autism attend games in a safe environment. Nic also giv...

Memories from the Voices of the Caps from 2020-04-22T03:45:20

You've heard them on Caps games for decades. Joe B., Locker, and Smokin' Al join Rob to share some of their best memories (and a few not so fun ones) from their long tenures of broadcasting Capi...

Stories on the "Beat" from 2020-04-15T19:23:58

Hear from 4 guys who have spent their careers covering hockey day in and day out. Rob, J.J., Brian, and Ben share the fun stories, the embarrassing moments, the truly memorable times, and more. ...

John Carlson Conference Call from 2020-04-09T04:14:29

John Carlson spoke with the media today, as it has nearly been a month since the season was suspended. He addresses questions how he's been keeping busy, how he's staying in shape, what a return...

Todd Reirden's Concerns Outside of Hockey from 2020-04-06T19:09

Capitals Head Coach Todd Reirden held a conference call with the media and a large part of the conversation about his teenage son, who has a immunodeficiency disorder and his current concerns du...

Nicklas Backstrom the Dad&Garnet Hathaway Interview from 2020-04-02T20:41:21

Caps forward Garnet Hathaway joins Rob to talk about his mission to help serve the Arlington County first responders during the pandemic. Rob, J.J., and Brian also discuss Nicklas Backstrom...

Brian MacLellan Conference Call Recap from 2020-03-30T19:11:46

Caps GM Brian MacLellan spoke with the media on Monday to update what he could regarding the team and the NHL season. Rob, Brian, & J.J. dive into his answers as MacLellan navigates through...

Cup Rewind: Looking back at the Columbus Series from 2020-03-23T21:21:13

NBC Sports Washington recently re-aired Games 3-6 of the Columbus series from 2018 where the run to the Stanley Cup began, after falling behind 0-2 to the Jackets. Rob, Brian, and J.J. take thi...

Carlson for Norris? from 2020-03-17T20:57:48

Rob, J.J., Brian convene socially distant from one another, less than a week after the season was suspended. They take this opportunity to dive into where John Carlson stands in the pursuit of t...

EMERGENCY POD: Season Suspended from 2020-03-12T22:19:47

Rob, Brian, & J.J. react to the news that emerged Thursday afternoon that the NHL has suspended its season in light of the coronavirus. They discuss what this means for the Caps, wonder if ...

Only a Point in Buffalo from 2020-03-10T03:58:31

Caps lose 3-2 in a shootout at the Sabres, coming off their win in Pittsburgh. Rob & Brian look at the missed opportunity in Buffalo, Alex Ovechkin scoring #48 on the season, and the upcomin...

Back to Back Rivalry Losses from 2020-03-06T05:15:57

Caps follow-up their home loss to Philadelphia by falling in OT to the Rangers, allowing 5 goals to Mika Zibanejad in the process. Rob, Brian, & J.J. recap Alex Ovechkin salvaging a point by...

Big Stretch Upcoming from 2020-03-03T21:07:48

The Caps have won three of their past 4 games leading into a stretch that includes games against Philadelphia, the Rangers, and the Penguins this upcoming weekend. Rob & Ben Raby of Capitals...

Caps Trade for Ilya Kovalchuk from 2020-02-24T20:21:09

Another emergency podcast as ahead of the trade deadline, the Caps sent a 3rd round pick to Montreal in exchange for celebrated veteran Ilya Kovalchuk. Rob, Brian, & J.J. breakdown where he ...

EMERGENCY POD: 700 for Ovechkin from 2020-02-22T23:36:51

Alex Ovechkin Saturday afternoon became only the 8th player in history to score 700 goals. Rob, J.J., and Brian discuss the historic achievement by Ovi, but then also look at the 3-2 loss in Ne...

Ovechkin Scores 699 in Loss from 2020-02-21T05:04:46

The Caps fall 4-3 in OT to Montreal for their 3rd straight defeat despite the evening opening up with Alex Ovechkin scoring his 699th career goal. Rob & J.J. looks at what continues to go wr...

EMERGENCY POD: Trade for Brenden Dillon from 2020-02-18T22:56:25

Caps acquired defenseman Brenden Dillon from San Jose in exchange for a pair of draft picks. Rob & Brian give immediate reaction to the trade for the 29 year old, where he will fit into the ...

Comeback Falls Short in Vegas from 2020-02-18T04:55:27

Alex Ovechkin goes scoreless as the Caps lose 3-2 to the Golden Knights and have dropped 4 of their past 5 games. Rob & J.J. try to figure out why they continue to struggle on both ends of t...

Reaction to Ovi's Amazing Hat Trick from 2020-02-06T01:46:43

Alex Ovechkin reached 698 career goals in style as he scored a hat trick vs. the Kings, with all 3 goals coming in a 5 minute span. Rob gets reaction from so many different angles on a game tha...

Penguins Take Round 1 from 2020-02-03T22:27:04

Caps come up short on Super Bowl Sunday against Pittsburgh in a 4-3 loss. Rob & Brian are joined by Ben Raby & the Washington Post's Samantha Pell recap the rivalry's first meeting of th...

All Star Weekend Conversations About Ovi's Chase for Goal Record from 2020-01-24T21:26:21

Rob & Brian chat with J.J. who is in St. Louis for All-Star festivities and they still have Alex Ovechkin on the brain as he is closing in on 700 career goals. Is it at all realistic for him...

Ovi Hat-Trick Part of Huge Comeback on Long Island from 2020-01-19T15:12:09

Caps entered All Star Break in style as Alex Ovechkin passed Mario Lemieux for most goals scored as part of his hat-trick, which just happened to be part of their comeback from a 4-1 deficit. Ro...

EMERGENCY POD: Backstrom Interview After He Re-Signs for 5 More Years from 2020-01-14T22:39:53

Nicklas Backstrom isn't going anywhere as he signs a 5 year, $46 Million deal to stay in Washington. Rob Carlin and Alan May speak with Backstrom after his big day and he talks about how importa...

Loss in Philly + Craig Button Interview from 2020-01-09T06:08:34

Caps drop their first game in 2020, a 3-2 loss at the Flyers. Rob, Brian. & J.J. discuss the game in Philadelphia and then have an extended conversation on the goalie situation, to which J.J...

Hot Start to 2020 + Hershey Latest from 2020-01-07T05:37:01

The Caps started the year with 2 great wins, including an insane comeback over the Sharks. Rob & Brian discuss the victories over Carolina & San Jose as Washington continues to hold the ...

Best of Decade from 2019-12-23T02:13:50

Rob Carlin, Brian McNally, & Ben Raby bring you a must-listen episode about the decade that was for the Washington Capitals as they discuss highs & lows from each season. Re-live the onl...

Radko Gudas Interview (And "Dadko") from 2019-12-19T04:21:59

Rob is joined by Caps defenceman Radko Gudas and Radko's father Leo, who has been traveling with the team on the annual Dad's Trip. Leo once had an opportunity himself to play in the NHL before...

Blanked in Columbus from 2019-12-17T04:57:23

For the 2nd time in a week, the Caps get beat by Columbus. Rob, Brian, & J.J. breakdown why Washington is struggling so much against the Blue Jackets and what they can change ahead of their ...

Oshie&Carlson Lift Caps Past Boston from 2019-12-12T05:55:40

Caps beat the Bruins 3-2 and Capitals Talk gives immediate reaction to the big win at home, that included a controversial call on an offside review. They discuss T.J. Oshie's big night, bouncing...

Carlson Continues His Push for the Norris from 2019-12-06T22:21:23

Rob & Brian look at the red-hot trip John Carlson has had out West, as he continues his pursuit of winning the Norris Trophy at season's end. They then dive into all other matters surroundi...

Ovechkin Ride Along from 2019-11-27T05:14:32

Alex Ovechkin delivered pizzas across the city, including to those meet in need, and Rob Carlin got to ride shotgun for the experience. Listen to some of the most exclusive access you can get wi...

Brendan Leipsic Interview from 2019-11-25T20:12:36

Get to know Brendan Leipsic, who is in his first season with the Caps. The Winnipeg native tells Rob & Jenks about the start to his career, the fireworks in the recent game vs. Anaheim, and ...

Beck Malenstyn Debut from 2019-11-22T22:32:13

Rob chats with Beck Malenstyn, just after he made his NHL debut Wednesday night in the World's Most Famous Arena. Next up for Beck is facing his hometown team, the Vancouver Canucks.

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Hathaway Ejected as Caps Skate Past Anaheim from 2019-11-20T10:00

Things got contentious as the Caps hosted & beat Anaheim, but involved Garnet Hathaway spitting on the Ducks' Erik Gudbranson. Rob & Jenks then look at big picture items surrounding the ...

Nicklas Backstrom Interview from 2019-11-08T04:20:20

Rob & Jenks sit down with Caps star Nicklas Backstrom for a wide-ranging conversation. Topics include dealing with cancer in his own family ahead of the team's Hockey Cancer Awareness Night ...

Dominant Caps Road Trip To Round Out October from 2019-10-30T19:58:20

Caps win 4 of 5 on the road and they sit atop the Metro Division. Rob & Jenks start with the connection that Alex Ovechkin has with 13-year-old cancer survivor Alex Luey. They then continue ...

Strong Start on the Road from 2019-10-23T19:01:59

Rob & Jenks gather after the Caps open up their season long road trip with back to back victories in Chicago & Calgary. They put in perspective how hot a start John Carlson is having (#J...

Caps Rally on Toronto with a Flurry from 2019-10-18T03:03:19

Jam packed episode as we begin with Rob, J.J. and Brian reacting to the Caps 4-3 victory over Toronto at home, that saw the game completely change in 78 seconds. Then Jenks (23:55) joins Ro...

Avalanche Net 4 on Holtby in the 1st Period from 2019-10-16T05:46:23

Caps get beat soundly at home 6-3 by Colorado on Monday as Rob, J.J., Brian, and Ben Raby react and wonder what answers can be learned from a loss like this, including the recent play by Braden ...

Wheels Fall Apart in Nashville Late from 2019-10-11T19:37:31

Rob & Michael look back at the Caps loss in Nashville where Washington gave up the lead 4 separate times. They also discuss why the team has lost 3 straight ahead of a spot they always ...

Caps Spoil Banner Night in St. Louis from 2019-10-04T02:07:26

Rob, Jenks, and J.J. dissect the OT win in St. Louis to open up the season, including Alex Ovechkin starting off the year with a goal. They close by previewing Friday night's game at Barry Trotz...

Season Preview from 2019-10-02T03:45:42

Rob Carlin, Michael Jenkins, and J.J. Regan preview the Caps season that opens Wednesday night in St. Louis, including what the roster will look like, John Carlson getting the "A" on the sweater...

Ovechkin&Backstrom Together from 2019-09-25T05:10:22

An absolute must listen as Rob Carlin sits down with the active legends for the Capitals as they discuss their incredible careers in tandem. Highlights include a young Alex Ovechkin announcing N...

Get to Know Jensen, Orlov, and Siegenthaler from 2019-09-20T03:07:03

Rob, Brian, and J.J. start by telling you what happened in the 2nd preseason game vs. St. Louis before rounding out our interviews from Media Day. First, it's Nick Jensen (12:06), who the Caps r...

Preseason Opens and Interviews with Vrana, Holtby, and Hagelin from 2019-09-18T02:50:50

Rob, J.J, and Brian recap the Preseason Opener vs. Chicago before continuing our series of player interviews. First, Jakub Vrana, where he definitively tells us the proper pronunciation of his f...

Chats w/ Kempny, Panik&Gudas from 2019-09-16T05:04:07

On this latest edition, hear Rob's conversations with a trio of players, 2 of which are new to Washington. First up is Michal Kempny, who spent the off-season rehabbing from his torn hamstring. ...

Evgeny Kuznetsov Suspended from 2019-09-14T21:26:15

Rob Carlin, JJ Regan and Brian McNally give their complete reaction to Evgeny Kuznetsov being handed a 3 game suspension from the NHL and how the Capitals will fare without Kuzie for the first 3...

Season is Back... Hear from Oshie&Wilson from 2019-09-13T04:09:54

At Capitals Media Day on the brink of Training Camp, Rob sits down with 2 important players for the 2019-2020 Caps, T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson. He talks to them about having a different sort of s...

The Ovi Injury Scare.... That Wasn’t from 2019-09-09T18:09:48

After a few nervous moments on Twitter, Alex Ovechkin is OK following an awkward fall during an informal skate. Rob is joined by Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic and Tom Gulitti from NHL.com to l...

Bernie Wolfe Interview on the Early Days of the Caps from 2019-09-06T18:58:36

Rob sits down with one of the original Capitals goalies who was there in the mid to late 70's when the franchise was in a much different place, Bernie Wolfe. Bernie talks about what it was like ...

Red Wings&Senators Preview from 2019-09-02T21:45:46

The final leg of the Atlantic Division preview focuses on 2 teams that do not have high expectations entering this season. We start by speaking with Helene St. James from the Detroit Free Press ...

Bruins&Sabres Preview from 2019-08-30T03:00

Rob, Brian, and J.J. move their Atlantic division preview to 2 of the Capitals northern neighbors. First, Fluto Shinzawa says what's next for Boston, who came just 1 step short winning The Cup a...

NHLPA Rookie Showcase: Hear from Alexeyev + Hughes Brothers from 2019-08-28T00:39

As the NHLPA Rookie Showcase came to the DMV, Rob and others had a chance to speak with 2018 Capitals 1st rounder Alexander Alexeyev as he prepares for the upcoming season. Then it's the dynamic...

North of the Border Preview: Get to Know the Maple Leafs&Canadiens from 2019-08-25T22:53:28

Rob, Brian, and J.J. move their Atlantic Division preview series up to Canada. First up, Kristen Shilton from TSN Sports talks about the Leafs and when will Mitch Marner sign. Then, we learn abo...

Florida Preview: Get to Know the Lightning&Panthers from 2019-08-23T03:05:15

Rob, J.J., and Brian move their previews to the Atlantic Division for the 2019-2020 season as this episode features Tampa Bay & Florida. First up, Lightning Insider Erik Erlendsson on how th...

Learning About Ovechkin's Trip to China from 2019-08-21T02:14:37

Rob, J.J., and Brian welcome on Taryn Bray, Digital Correspondent for the Capitals to discuss joining alongside Alex Ovechkin on his trip to China to serve as an NHL ambassador. What was the coo...

Finishing the Metro Preview: Get to Know the Hurricanes&Blue Jackets from 2019-08-19T03:15:41

Rob & Brian round out the comprehensive division preview by examining the latest with Carolina & Columbus. First, Sara Civian from The Athletic, joins the podcast to talk Carolina and th...

Pennsylvania Preview: Get to Know the Penguins and Flyers from 2019-08-16T04:09

We continue our series of previewing the Metropolitan division as the season approaches. Here, Rob and the guys talk to Josh Yoe from The Athletic who covers the Penguins, do Pittsburgh fans th...

New York "Metro" Preview: Get to Know the Rangers, Devils and Islanders from 2019-08-14T01:08:15

Rob & J.J. chat with some guys who cover the 3 New York area teams as the new season approaches. First up is Colin Stephenson from Newsday on the Rangers, then Cory Masisak who covers the De...

Burning Questions Part 4 from 2019-08-07T18:56:04

Rob, J.J., and Brian round out their summer series by beginning with a look at the schedule, including having to watch St. Louis raise the championship banner.

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Adam Kimelman Interview from 2019-08-06T03:57:23

Rob Carlin interviews Adam Kimelman of NHL.com who covered the Caps' first round draft pick Connor McMichael at an event last week. Rob and Adam go in depth on many other prospects as well, and ...

Brett Connolly Interview from 2019-08-02T00:23:43

Rob chats with former Capital Brett Connolly as he signed with the Florida Panthers this off-season. They discuss his 3 years in Washington, winning a Stanley Cup, and more.

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Burning Questions Part 3 from 2019-07-31T21:00

Rob, Brian, & J.J. continue their offseason series of discussing the most important questions facing the Caps. They start off with, can Evgeny Kutznetsov return to 2018 form?

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Holtby Future Contract Talk from 2019-07-30T21:55:26

Rob, J.J., and Brian react to Andrei Vasilevskyi's new deal with Tampa and how that could affect eventual contractual talks between the Caps and Braden Holtby and more on this off-season edition...

Burning Questions Part 2 from 2019-07-24T09:00

Rob & crew continue their summer series of the Caps Burning Questions heading into next season, including looking at the contractual situations regarding Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby....

Garnet Hathaway Interview from 2019-07-19T03:21:56

The guys chat with new Caps forward Garnet Hathaway after signing a 4 year deal with Washington after spending the past few seasons in Calgary.

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Burning Questions Part 1 from 2019-07-17T20:52:04

J.J. & Brian begin this summer's series of Capitals Burning Questions, including can Alex Ovechkin score 50 goals again in 2019-2020?

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EMERGENCY POD: Vrana Signs 2 Year Deal from 2019-07-17T00:33:52

Rob, Ryan & Brian immediately react to Jakub Vrana signing a 2 year/ $6.7 Million bridge deal with the Caps.

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Cup Odds + Mailbag from 2019-07-15T22:23:58

Rob, Ryan, and Brian discuss the recent Stanley Cup odds for next season after Free Agency. Then they open the mailbag and answer listener questions.

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Caps + NHL Free Agency recap from 2019-07-03T21:50:09

Rob Carlin and Brian McNally break down what the Caps have done in NHL free agency so far, as well as evaluating everything that's happened around the rest of the NHL. They react to the Capitals...

Brian MacLellan Interview from 2019-07-01T01:19:46

Rob Carlin sits down with GM Brian MacLellan for his observations from Capitals Development Camp, background on some draft picks, and his thoughts on Brooks Orpik's retirement.

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Andre Burakovsky Traded to Colorado from 2019-06-28T21:04:39

Rob & Ryan give immediate reaction to the Caps sending Andre Burakovsky to Colorado in exchange for a 2nd & 3rd round pick in the 2020 Draft and Scott Kosmachuk.

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Get to Know the 2nd&3rd Round Picks Better from 2019-06-28T02:54:09

Caps drafted Brett Leason and Aliaksei Protas in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, respectively. Rob & Brian are joined by Marc Habscheid who coached both players for the Prince Albert Raiders in Cana...

Todd Reirden Interview from 2019-06-27T03:30:49

Rob sits down with Capitals Head Coach Todd Reirden at Capitals Development Camp. They discuss Brooks Orpik retirement, the trade of Matt Niskanen, and some of the biggest name prospects.

Schedule Release + Brooks Orpik Interview from 2019-06-26T02:09:55

Rob & Brian let fans know what awaits the Caps in the 2019-2020 season schedule wise and give tribute to our longtime colleague "Mike D", as it's been 1 year since his tragic passing.

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LIVE SHOW: Interviews with Capitals Alumni from 2019-06-25T16:19:02

Live from the Capitals Bourbon & Cigar Event, joining Rob & Ryan are Rod Langway, Olaf Kolzig, John Druce, and Kelly Miller for some of their fonder memories of their time in Washington....

Ted Leonsis on 2018 Caps Entering D.C. Sports Hall of Fame from 2019-06-24T16:00

Rob speaks with Capitals Owner Ted Leonsis as the Stanley Cup winning 2018 Capitals were introduced into the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame this past Sunday. Included are comments regarding the trade...

Capitals Draft Connor McMichael from 2019-06-22T04:31

Hear our Draft night coverage from "Capitals On the Clock" as the Caps select center Connor McMichael of the London Knights at #25 overall. Included at the end is our exclusive interview with th...

Matt Niskanen Joins Capitals Talk After Being Traded from 2019-06-17T18:49:58

A few days after being dealt to Philadelphia, Matt Niskanen hops on with the guys to talk about his time in Washington that of course included hoisting the Stanley Cup.

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Matt Niskanen Traded from 2019-06-14T19:39:40

The guys react to the news that the Caps dealt Matt Niskanen to Philadelphia in return for 29 year old defenceman Radko Gudas. They are joined by NBC Sports Philadelphia's Jordan Hall for more b...

LIVE SHOW: Capitals Summer Podcast Party from 2019-06-14T04:08:59

Rob, Joe Beninati, and Craig Laughlin host the Capitals Talk Podcast Party in downtown D.C. from The Delegate. They recap Game 7, answer questions from the fans in attendance, and their longtime...

Cup Clinching Anniversary from 2019-06-07T04:32:45

It's been a year since the Caps finally won the Stanley Cup in Las Vegas. Rob, Ryan, Brian, & J.J. rewatch Game 5 and re-live the final moments, including the celebration.

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Anniversary of "The Save" + Mailbag from 2019-05-30T21:11

Rob, Ryan, J.J., and Brian look back at the 1 year anniversary of the Game 2 win in Las Vegas, Blues/ Bruins, and close with a listener mailbag (31:43).

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Bob&Brent Johnson Talk Blues Western Conference Title from 2019-05-24T18:46:12

Rob & Ryan chat with the Johnson father/son duo who both played in St. Louis for a period in their careers, on the heels of the Blues advancement to the Stanley Cup Finals.

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"Game of Thrones" Finale Recap from 2019-05-20T20:07:27

Full analysis and breakdown of the series finale from HBO's "Game of Thrones", including best and worst characters.

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"Game of Thrones Talk" from 2019-05-14T18:40:01

Just 1 episode left in HBO's "Game of Thrones" and our Capitals Talk crew is up to date during the off-season. They also bring in Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post and Chris Kuc from T...

Analysis of Hershey prospects + Interviews from 2019-05-10T05:32:31

Rob Carlin, J.J. Regan and Brian McNally give an in-depth look at some of the most promising Capitals prospects from Hershey this season, including interviews with prospects Riley Barber (16:51)...

Season in Review: Part 3 from 2019-05-08T04:09:45

The final leg in our season's end player by player evaluations. Those chronicled are Tom Wilson, T.J. Oshie, Brett Connolly, Devante Smith-Pelly, Chandler Stephenson, Christian Djoos, Jonas Sieg...

Season in Review: Part 2 from 2019-05-06T09:00

Continuing the season end player by play evaluations, Rob, Ryan, J.J., and Brian grade 8 more players. They discuss Dmitrij Jaskin, John Carlson, Michal Kempny. Travis Boyd, Nic Dowd, Lars Eller...

Season in Review: Part 1 from 2019-05-02T20:06:33

The guys convene to begin their postseason evaluations player by player. Rob, Ryan, Brian, & J.J. run through 8 Caps, starting of course with Alex Ovechkin. Other players highlighted this ep...

Oshie + Kuznetsov 1 on 1's from 2019-04-30T19:48:43

Listen to Rob speaking individually with T.J. Oshie and Evgeny Kuznetsov just a few days after the season came to a close.

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Orpik + Backstrom 1 on 1's from 2019-04-29T20:51:18

Rob chatted with veterans Brooks Orpik & Nicklas Backstrom as they cleaned out their lockers as the off-season has begun for the Capitals. Wide ranging conversations that not only look back ...

Season Wrap-Up Show from 2019-04-27T01:48:18

Exclusive access from Locker Cleanout Day two days after the Capitals season came to a close.

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Round 1: Game 7: Season Ends in Double OT from 2019-04-25T06:23:12

Caps lose 4-3 in 2nd OT to drop the series to Carolina. Rob, Alan, & J.J. Regan examine the final game of the season for Washington. They then put in perspective what the past year plus has ...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Game 7 Preview from 2019-04-24T17:12:49

Rob Carlin, Joe Beninati, and John Walton get you get set for Caps/Hurricanes Game 7. Puck drop at 7:30pm on NBCSW.

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Round 1: Game 6: Controversial Call Doesn't Go Caps Way from 2019-04-23T03:56:53

Caps lose 5-2 on the road as a late game tying goal was waved off. Rob & Alan in the streets of Raleigh react to the controversial call against Alex Ovechkin and look ahead to Wednesday's ni...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Game 6 Preview from 2019-04-22T17:02:30

The Caps look to close out the series in Game 6 in Raleigh. Puck drop at 7 tonight on NBCSW.

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Round 1: Game 5: Caps Bounce Back from 2019-04-21T05:27:14

Caps rout Carolina 6-0 to grab a 3-2 series lead. Rob & Alan revel in the domination by Washington and what the home crowd meant to Devante Smith- Pelly's play. They close by looking ahead t...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Game 5 Preview from 2019-04-20T16:52:54

John Walton, Alan May, and Ben Raby get you set for Game 5 between Caps & Hurricanes. Hear from Devante Smith-Pelly as well.

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EMERGENCY POD: DSP Recalled from 2019-04-19T17:15:09

Rob & Alan immediately react to the news that Devante Smith- Pelly has been recalled ahead of Game 5.

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Round 1: Game 4: Oshie Hurt in Loss from 2019-04-19T03:59:36

Caps lose 2-1 on an evening where T.J. Oshie was injured in a hit from behind at Carolina. Rob, Alan, and Brian react to controversial hit and what the injury to Oshie means for Washington. They...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Game 4 Preview from 2019-04-18T17:14:17

Live from Raleigh, a look into Game 4 as the Caps look to take a 3-1 series lead.

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OFF DAY POD: Game 4 Eve from 2019-04-17T21:55:52

Rob, Alan, & Ben Raby give you a feel for the Caps from the ground in Raleigh as Game 4 takes place Thursday night in Carolina. They also take a look around the NHL Playoffs at other series....

Round 1: Game 3: Shutout on the Road from 2019-04-16T04:22:09

Caps lose 5-0 at Carolina, as their series lead now stands at 2-1. Rob & Alan recap the long evening in Raleigh and then get into the fight involving Alex Ovechkin in the 1st period. They t...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Game 3 Preview from 2019-04-15T17:01:53

Caps look to grab a 3-0 lead as the series shifts to Carolina.

Game 3 tonight at 7pm

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Round 1: Game 2: Orpik OT Winner! from 2019-04-14T01:03:31

Caps outlast Carolina 4-3 in overtime to grab a 2-0 series lead. Rob, Alan, & Brian McNally focus on Brooks Orpik's big day to lift Washington and then another great game by Nicklas Backstro...

Preview For Game 2 from 2019-04-13T09:00

Rob chats with Chris Kuc of The Athletic and Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post on their early thoughts of the series as the Caps aim for a 2-0 lead Saturday afternoon vs. Carolina.

Round 1: Game 1: Holding On For A Win from 2019-04-12T05:02:28

Caps defeat visiting Carolina 4-2 to open the Playoffs, as they led 3-0 at the 1st intermission. Rob, Alan, J.J., and Brent Johnson start with the hot start by Washington and Nicklas Backstrom. ...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Game 1 Preview from 2019-04-11T18:13:45

Getting you ready for Caps/Hurricanes. Game 1 tonight at 7:30pm in D.C.

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Eve of Game 1 from 2019-04-10T19:00:58

Rob talks with a few guys who know the Caps inside & out. First up is Ben Raby, then Smokin' Al Koken, and Steve Whyno. They individually gauge the match-up with Carolina as Washington loo...

Live Show: Playoff Media Day from 2019-04-08T19:28:31

As the regular season is behind us, Capitals Talk podcast settles in to preview the upcoming series vs. Carolina.

Game 1 Thursday night in D.C. at 7:30pm

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Game 82: Focus Shifts to Carolina from 2019-04-07T04:01:36

Caps get shutout at home by the Islanders 3-0 to close out the regular season. Rob, Alan, & Ryan (& Huey) begin to preview the playoff match-up against the Carolina Hurricanes. They clos...

Game 81: Division Champs Again from 2019-04-05T04:16:54

Caps hold off Montreal 2-1 to clinch their 4th consecutive divisional title. The guys celebrate another great regular season and look at the key contributors to it. They close by updating the pl...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Preview for Montreal from 2019-04-04T17:03:45

Get ready for Thursday night's battle in D.C. between the Caps & Canadiens. Washington currently leads the Islanders by 3 points in the Metropolitan Division.

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Game 80: Furious Comeback Falls Short from 2019-04-02T03:44:05

Caps lose 5-3 in Florida as they almost overcame a 3rd period 4 goal deficit. Rob, Alan, and Ryan dissect why Washington fell so far behind and the positive takeaways from the final 10 minutes. ...

Game 80: Furious Comeback Falls Short from 2019-04-02T03:44:05

Caps lose 5-3 in Florida as they almost overcame a 3rd period 4 goal deficit. Rob, Alan, and Ryan dissect why Washington fell so far behind and the positive takeaways from the final 10 minutes. ...

Game 79: Ovi Tops 50 Goals Yet Again from 2019-03-31T06:52:09

Caps win in Tampa 6-3 as Alex Ovechkin scores #50 & 51 on the season. Rob, Alan, & Ryan enjoy the victory by putting in perspective the accomplishment by Ovi of scoring 50+ for the 8th time...

Ted Leonsis Interview from 2019-03-29T20:00

Rob is joined by the Owner of the Washington Capitals Ted Leonsis where they discuss memories of winning the Stanley Cup including the parade, trying to win it again, and more.

Game 78: Playoff Berth Secured from 2019-03-29T04:43:18

Caps rally in Carolina for a 3-2 victory to officially clinch a playoff spot. Rob, Alan, & Ryan look at the contributions by recent roster acquisitions and put in perspective this recent run of...

Game 77: Ovi's 49th in Win from 2019-03-27T05:33:42

Caps beat the Hurricanes at home 4-1 for their 2nd straight victory. Rob, Alan, Ryan, & Brian McNally recap the busy evening that included Alex Ovechkin's 49th goal and John Carlson's 400th car...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Preview for Carolina from 2019-03-26T18:20:54

Getting you set for Tuesday night's match-up of Hurricanes @ Capitals.

Game 76: Tripling Up Philly from 2019-03-24T22:36:34

Caps sweep the Flyers this season, the latest a 3-1 victory at home. Rob, Alan, Brian McNally, & J.J, Regan discuss the line shuffling by Todd Reirden. Then, they look at Don Cherry calling Evg...

Game 75: Caps Lose Defensive Struggle from 2019-03-23T04:51:41

Washington gets edged at home by Minnesota 2-1. Rob & Alan look at the continued strong play by Brett Connolly and then preview Sunday afternoon against visiting Philadelphia (11:17).

GAMEDAY LIVE: Preview for Minnesota Matchup from 2019-03-22T17:43:12

A preview of tonight's game as the Caps welcome in the Wild.

Game 74: Fifty-eight Shots Not Enough from 2019-03-21T06:12:21

Caps tie it up late, but lose 5-4 in OT to visiting Tampa Bay. Rob, Alan, J.J. Regan, and Brian McNally recap the action packed evening that had a lot of scoring and even some fighting sprinkled in...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Lightning Come to D.C. from 2019-03-20T18:31:34

A preview of tonight's game between first place teams.

Game 73: Cruising in Newark from 2019-03-20T05:19:09

Caps take care of New Jersey on the road 4-1 for victory #43 on the season. The guys give props to Andre Burakovsky's play before looking at the summer ahead for Brett Connolly after he has now sco...

Game 72: Beaten in Tampa from 2019-03-17T05:07:47

Caps lose 6-3 at the Lightning despite two goals from Alex Ovechkin (47 & 48). Rob, Alan, & Ryan recap the physical game between two first place teams, marvel at Ovechkin yet again, and siz...

Game 71: Another Win In Philly from 2019-03-15T04:46:58

For the 2nd time this month, the Caps win in Philadelphia, this being a 5-2 final. Rob, Alan, Ryan, & Brian McNally look back at the evening from Wells Fargo Center in Philly which includes the...

Game 70: Win Streak Snapped in Pittsburgh from 2019-03-13T04:53:52

Caps lose 5-3 at the Penguins, after a 2-0 lead evaporated in a 2 minute span. Rob, Ryan, and Brent Johnson fully breakdown the Alex Ovechkin/Sidney Crosby embrace at the end of the game. Was it a ...

Game 69: Make It 7 In A Row from 2019-03-11T05:05:29

Caps defeat Winnipeg 3-1 in D.C. for their 7th consecutive victory. Rob, Alan, & Ryan look at the match-up between first place teams and at how well Washington has played post All Star Break. T...

Game 68: Shutting Out New Jersey from 2019-03-09T06:42:08

Caps win their 6th consecutive game, 3-0 over the visiting Devils. The guys revel in Andre Burakovsky scoring in his 3rd straight game and Braden Holtby earning another shutout. They then handicap ...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Devils Come to D.C. from 2019-03-08T18:40

Rob, Joe, & John get you set for the Capitals Friday night clash at home against New Jersey. Washington enters the evening having won 5 straight.

Game 67: Make It 5 Straight Wins from 2019-03-07T07:18:36

Caps beat Philadelphia on the road 5-3 to sweep their 3 game "Patrick Division Road Trip". Rob, Ryan, and Alan discuss the evening from all angles that began with a 5-0 lead. They then dive into Br...

Game 66: Shootout Replay Goes Caps Way from 2019-03-03T23:55:23

Capitals win their 4th straight, this one after an odd game winning Alex Ovechkin goal in shootout for a 3-2 victory at the Rangers. Rob, Alan, & Ryan go over the lengthy review that turned in ...

Game 65: Crucial Comeback on the Island from 2019-03-02T05:50:58

Caps score three unanswered in the 3rd period for a 3-1 win at the Islanders to move into a tie for most points atop the division. Rob, Alan, & Ryan look back at what propelled the late dominat...

OFF-DAY POD: Nick Jensen Speaks Prior to Friday Night on Long Island from 2019-02-28T19:32:33

Rob Carlin & J.J. Regan convene at Medstar IcePlex one day ahead of Friday night's crucial game at the Islanders. Hear from new Capital Nick Jensen speaking to the media on adjusting to his ne...

Game 64: Slow Start Turns Into Blowout from 2019-02-27T06:36:51

Caps overcome a 2-0 deficit to steamroll visiting Ottawa 7-2. Rob, Alan, & Brian McNally look at how the Capitals turned it after digging themselves an early hole, how Nick Jensen looked in hi...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Ottawa Preview from 2019-02-26T18:35:57

Caps are back home after a long road trip and Rob Carlin, Joe Beninati, & John Walton get you set for Tuesday night's matchup against last place Ottawa, who just dealt away Mark Stone to Las Ve...

Trade Deadline Special from 2019-02-25T22:54:28

Hear Rob & Alan cover the Washington Capitals latest on NHL Tradeline Day and listen to what GM Brian MacLellan had to say (1:04:49).

Game 63: OT Winner from 2019-02-24T23:34:34

Caps hold off the visiting Rangers 6-5 despite fumbling a 2 goal lead. Rob & Alan recap the physical victory over New York, how Nick Jensen looked in his Washington debut (4:49), and Backstrom'...

LIVE PODCAST PARTY: Caps Prom from 2019-02-24T03:34:51

Following the Caps 5-2 loss in Buffalo, Rob, Alan, Ryan, and many guests convened in downtown D.C. at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern for a live edition of the Capitals Talk Podcast.

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Trade for Nick Jensen from 2019-02-23T03:53:45

The Caps make another trade, this time acquiring defenseman Nick Jensen from Detroit while also trading away Madison Bowey. Rob & Alan react to the deal, let you know what Jensen will bring to ...

Game 61: Win in Toronto from 2019-02-22T05:20:06

Caps hold off the Maple Leafs 3-2 on the road as Tom Wilson scores and has an assist in his hometown. Rob, Alan, & Ryan look at Braden Holtby's great game in net after the team had a busy day t...

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Caps Trade for Carl Hagelin from 2019-02-21T20:28:39

Rob, Alan, Ryan react to the news that the Capitals have traded a pair of draft picks for forward Carl Hagelin. Listen for Alan's opinion on where fits into the lineup, and they close with a discus...

Game 60: Ovechkin Stars in Hollywood from 2019-02-19T08:29:59

Capitals hang on 3-2 in Los Angeles as Alex Ovechkin scores twice. The guys talk about how Washington swept the Kings for the 1st time since the mid 90's and in light of Ilya Kovalchuk scoring, a d...

Game 59: Not So Fun Trip to Disneyland from 2019-02-18T07:27:18

Caps give up 3 unanswered goals in the final period goals and fall 5-2 at Anaheim. Rob, Alan, & Ryan discuss T.J. Oshie leaving the game early with an upper body injury which leads to which pla...

Game 58: Rout in San Jose from 2019-02-15T08:21:12

Caps dominate 5-1 at the Sharks, including 2 goals by T.J. Oshie. The guys look at the strong evening by the 2nd line before discussing Alex Ovechkin notching his 39th goal of the season (11:09), a...

Game 57: Bad Start to Road Trip from 2019-02-13T05:13:51

Caps open a 6 game road trip by getting shutout 3-0 in Columbus. Rob, Alan, & Ryan discuss the slow offensive night despite the solid play in net by Braden Holtby.

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Game 56: Kuzy Magnificent in Win from 2019-02-12T06:18:08

Caps end their homestand in style with a 6-4 victory over the Kings. The guys gush over the splendid play of Evgeny Kuznetsov and then look at other takeaways from the post All Star stretch in D.C....

GAMEDAY LIVE: Kings Preview from 2019-02-11T20:00:29

Caps finish their 6 game homestand by hosting Los Angeles for the 1st of 2 meetings this month between the squads.

Game 55: Rally for a Point from 2019-02-10T06:58:42

Caps fall 5-4 in OT to Florida, but overcame a 2 goal 3rd period deficit. Rob, Alan, & Ryan discuss another tough loss to the Panthers this season and the busy evening for Braden Holtby.
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Game 54: Kuzy OT Winner from 2019-02-08T06:50:21

Caps allow a late 3rd period goal, but still prevail 4-3 in overtime on home ice over the slumping Avalanche. Rob, Ryan, and Alan praise Evgeny Kuznetsov's 2 goal evening and seeing the good side o...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Caps Prep for Colorado from 2019-02-07T19:23:47

A preview of Thursday night at home vs. the Avalanche as the Caps look for a 2nd straight win.

Game 53: Holding Off Vancouver from 2019-02-06T06:13:41

Caps defeat the Canucks 3-2 in Jay Beagle's return to D.C. Rob, Alan, Brian, & J.J. Regan look back at the video tribute to Beagle, Alex Ovechkin setting the record for most points recorded by ...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Beagle's Return from 2019-02-05T18:37:59

Rob Carlin, Joe Beninati, & John Walton get you set for the Capitals hosting Jay Beagle & the Vancouver Canucks. Hear from Evgeny Kuznetsov as well leading up to Tuesday's match-up (11:08).

Game 52: Blanked by the Bruins from 2019-02-03T22:46:36

Caps get shutout 1-0 at home by Boston, ending their seasons long dominance over them after 14 consecutive victories. The guys go over the disappointing afternoon and the decision by Todd Reirden t...

Game 51: Goodbye Losing Streak from 2019-02-02T06:55:26

Caps end their 7 game skid and edge Calgary 4-3 in D.C. Rob, Alan, & Ryan tip their caps to the play of Evgeny Kutznetsov. Brian McNally recaps what the team had to say following the victory an...

GAMEDAY LIVE: Returning From Break from 2019-02-01T20:19:02

Rob Carlin is joined by the Voices of the Capitals Joe Beninati and John Walton as the Capitals prepare to host Calgary after their long layoff.

PROSPECTS POD: Report from Hershey from 2019-01-30T23:23:47

Rob catches up with the Voice of the Hershey Bears Zack Fisch for an in-depth look at future Capitals including Ilya Samsonov and Lucas Johansen.

2nd Half Preview from 2019-01-29T23:33:50

Rob & Ryan are joined by NHL.com's Tom Gulitti to look at the questions surronding the Caps heading into the 2nd Half of the season. Should Caps fans be worried? Is the Stanley Cup hangover a t...

Caps Who Found Their Way to San Jose from 2019-01-26T05:37:39

Hear from John Carlson & Braden Holtby as they are out in California for the NHL All Star game fesitivities, including Carlson for the 1st time in his career.

REPLAY POD: Banner Night from 2019-01-25T16:47:04

As the Capitals are on All Star Break, we bring you a replay of of the postgame podcast with Rob & Alan from one of the greatest nights in franchise history. "Banner Night" on October 3rd, 2018...

Game 50: Limping Into All Star Break from 2019-01-24T06:39:56

Capitals lose their 7th straight, as they get dropped 6-3 in Toronto. Rob, Ryan, and Alan examine the struggling defense and the decision to play Alex Ovechkin. Conversation then shifts to a more p...

Game 49: Backbreaking OT Loss from 2019-01-23T06:35:34

Caps were 1 second shy of a win, but ultimately fall 7-6 to visiting San Jose in overtime for a sixth straight defeat. Rob, Alan, and Ryan rehash the shocking loss and the extension of the team's s...

Game 48: Losing Streak Hits 5 from 2019-01-20T22:36:41

Caps drop a high scoring affair on the road 8-5 to Chicago. Rob, Ryan. and Alan go over the rough day for Washington despite some lineup changes and the news that the team held a players only meeti...

Game 47: Trotz Gets Honored & Nabs Win from 2019-01-19T06:21:58

Caps were shutout 2-0 by the Islanders in Barry Trotz's return to Washington, extending their losing streak to 4 games. Rob, Alan, & Ryan open with the surprise that is New York now in 1st plac...

Game 46: Bad Night in Nashville from 2019-01-16T06:23:43

Caps get beaten 7-2 by the Predators for their 3rd straight loss. Listen for analysis on the blowout as Phoenix Copley played in net for the 2nd straight evening due to Braden Holtby being held out...

Game 45: Routed At Home from 2019-01-15T06:31:25

Caps lose 4-1 to St. Louis despite Alex Ovechkin scoring his league leading 33rd goal of the season. Rob, Ryan, Alan, and special guest Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post, go over what wen...

Game 44: Columbus Takes it in OT from 2019-01-13T06:16:21

Caps force extra play with a late goal, but fall 2-1 in OT at home to the Blue Jackets. Rob, Alan, & Ryan look back at the evening that included Braden Holtby being poked in the eye and Alex Ov...

Game 43: Continued Dominance of Boston from 2019-01-11T06:30:14

Caps make it 14 straight victories over the Bruins as they double them up 4-2 on the road. Rob, Ryan, and Alan open up with the situation between Lars Eller & Brad Marchand. They then look at J...

Game 42: 2nd Period Flurry Lifts Caps from 2019-01-09T07:04:11

Caps skate past the Flyers 5-3 at home as they score a trio of goals in the 2nd period, two of which by Jakub Vrana. The guys go over the win and poke plenty of fun at Philly's goal-tending woes.

Game 41: Rally in Detroit Ends 3 Game Skid from 2019-01-07T04:58:16

Caps score 2 goals in the 3rd period to leave Detroit 3-2 winners. Due to some technical difficulties that have since been resolved, we bring you a different sort of postgame podcast. Hear the hi...

Game 40: First 3 Game Losing Streak of Season from 2019-01-05T06:56:20

Caps troubles in Dallas continue as they get tripped up 2-1 in overtime. Rob, Ryan, Brent, and Brian continue to scratch their heads at the power play difficulties, before giving props to the conti...

Game 39: Beaten in St. Louis from 2019-01-04T06:23

Caps lose 5-2 at the Blues despite leading 2-1. Rob, Ryan, and Brent Johnson start with the positive of the night as Alex Ovechkin scores his 30th goal of the season before trying to diagnose what'...

Game 38: Nashville Rally Ends Win Streak from 2018-12-31T23:08:45

Capitals lose 6-3 at home to the Predators, despite an early 2-0 lead. They guys look at the final game of 2018, including Michael Kempny's play.

Rob, Alan, and Ryan then all recall their ...

Game 37: Caps Hang on in Ottawa from 2018-12-30T05:34:18

For the 2nd straight Saturday night, Washington wins in Ottawa, this one by the score of 3-2 for a 4th consecutive victory. In honor of the "Gordie Howe hat trick" by Tyler Lewington, Alan talks ab...

Game 36: Here Comes the Story of Beating The Hurricanes from 2018-12-28T06:29:17

Caps victoriously return to the ice in D.C. by the final of 3-1 over Carolina after a few days off. The guys go over the win including the strong play in net by Braden Holtby, questionable officiat...

Game 35: Copley Shutout in Ottawa from 2018-12-23T04:53:25

Phoenix Copley and the Caps blank the Senators 4-0 before Christmas break. The guys go over what they dub a "Sleepy Shutout", Copley's first career shutout, Tyler Lewington's debut, and.... a non-h...

Game 34: Another Home Win Over Buffalo from 2018-12-22T05:58:06

Washington edges the Sabres 2-1 for their second win over them in D.C. in less than a week. The guys give it up for Braden Holtby, and If you want to hear about how #TomWilsonIsAwesome, then this i...

Game 33: Penguins Ruin Many Streaks For The Caps from 2018-12-20T07:00:37

Washington gets clipped at home to rival Pittsburgh 2-1 ending the 5 game win streak and Alex Ovechkin's stretch of 14 straight games with a point. Rob, Alan, and Ben credit Braden Holtby's effort,...

"Hockey Night in Canada's" Perspective on The Caps from 2018-12-17T23:21:11

Rob is joined by Elliotte Friedman of "Hockey Night in Canada" for his perspective on Alex Ovechkin's dominance and if he thinks Washington can repeat.

They then go around the NHL for Elli...

Game 32: Make It Five Straight Wins from 2018-12-16T06:05:38

Caps knock off Buffalo 4-3 in a shootout in D.C. for their 5th consecutive win. Rob, Alan, Ryan, & Ben Raby start the conversation by continuing their praise of Alex Ovechkin who scored yet aga...

Game 31: ANOTHER Ovechkin Hat-Trick in Shootout Victory from 2018-12-15T06:29:39

Washington overcomes a 4-1 deficit for a 6-5 shootout win at Carolina that is headlined by Alex Ovechkin scoring 3 goals for the 2nd straight game. Rob, Alan, and Ryan bask in the greatness of Ovi,...

Game 30: Ovechkin Hat Trick in A Rout from 2018-12-12T06:41:44

Capitals skate past visiting Detroit 6-2 where Alex Ovechkin's 3 goals now put him up to 25 on the season and Nicklas Backstrom has 4 assists.

The guys also acknowledge the strong play by ...

Game 29: Dominant Shutout in Columbus from 2018-12-09T07:03:17

Rob, Ryan, Alan (and his bag of chips) enjoy the Caps 4-0 shutout of the Blue Jackets. They cover the angles of Travis Boyd scoring his career goal and Braden Hotby recording the shutout in net.

Game 28: Doubling Up the Coyotes from 2018-12-07T06:59:54

Washington wins 4-2 in Arizona after dropping 2 in a row. Rob, Alan, & Ryan breakdown how the Caps not once but twice rallied back from a 1 goal deficit out in Glendale. They discuss Jakub Vran...

Game 27: Not As Lucky This Vegas Trip from 2018-12-05T08:18:33

Caps get edged by the Golden Knights & Nate Schmidt 5-3 in their first game back in Las Vegas since, well, you know exactly when.

Rob & Alan start the conversation with Ryan Reaves...

Game 26: Win Streak Snapped from 2018-12-03T02:17:20

Caps 5-1 lead turns into a 6-5 loss to visiting Anaheim in an unsuccessful bid for an 8th consecutive victory. The guys try and figure out what led to the reversal, Tom Wilson scores (again), and a...

Game 25: 7th Straight Win: Backstrom Hat-trick But Wilson Match Penalty from 2018-12-01T06:24:30

The guys react to a busy evening in D.C. where the streaking Capitals take care of New Jersey 6-3. They start by breaking down the 2nd period penalty that saw Tom Wilson get ejected for a match pen...

Madison Bowey Interview from 2018-11-28T22:21:49

Rob & Brian catch-up with Caps defenceman Madison Bowey. He talks about his vantage points during the Cup run, having a pro hockey playing father, rookie hazing and more. Finally, a preview f...

Game 24: Trotz Gets His Ring, Caps Get Their Win from 2018-11-27T05:19:14

Washington makes it 6 straight victories by beating the Islanders 4-1 in Brooklyn on a day that began with 3 coaches receiving their Stanley Cup rings (Barry Trotz, Mitch Korn, and Lane Lambert). ...

Game 23: "Tom Wilson Talk" from 2018-11-25T00:37:40

Caps earn their 5th consecutive win 5-3 at the Rangers. The guys run through the afternoon that saw Washington overcome an early 2-0 deficit, what has been different lately as opposed to earlier in...

Game 22: 4th Straight Win from 2018-11-24T02:35:23

Caps are rude hosts to the Red Wings 3-1 as Tom "Mr. Perfect" Wilson scores again. Rob, Ryan, and Alan continue tipping their hats to Wilson, Braden Holtby hot streak, and a preview of Saturday's m...

Game 21: Caps Carried By Hot Start from 2018-11-22T05:35:09

Caps double up Chicago 4-2 on Thanksgiving Eve in D.C. as the scoring began in the opening minute. The crew looks at Tom Wilson's effect on the team as they've now won 4 of their past 5, Michael Ke...

Game 20: Caps Overcome 2 Goal Deficit in OT Thriller from 2018-11-20T06:02:45

Washington wins 5-4 in Montreal in overtime and Rob, Alan, & Ryan let you know what happened in Quebec. Alex Ovechkin has another memorable evening in Montreal and Alan has a strong take on Car...

Game 19: Backstrom OT Winner from 2018-11-17T07:15:53

Al Koken fills in as host with Alan & Ryan after an exciting 3-2 Washington victory in overtime at Colorado. Phoenix Copley picks up his 2nd win of the road trip in net. Will Braden Holtby retu...

EMERGENCY Backup Goalie Podcast: Gavin McHale - Cap For A Day from 2018-11-16T03:30:33

In a must-listen, Rob talks to Wednesday night's emergency goaltender Gavin McHale. Gavin replays his whirlwind day, that started as a personal trainer and ended by taking shots off the stick of Al...

Game 18: Shorthanded Loss in Winnipeg from 2018-11-15T06:39:17

Rob, Alan, Ryan, & Brian react to the Caps 3-1 loss at the Jets. Much of the talk focuses on the hits laid down on Evgeny Kutznetsov & T.J. Oshie and will the NHL hand down suspensions to t...

Game 17: Caps Cruise in Minnesota from 2018-11-14T06:15:40

Full roundtable dives into Washington's 5-2 victory in St. Paul in Tom Wilson's return to the ice. Rob, Alan, Ryan, & Brian talk about Phoenix Copley being stellar in net to open the road-trip ...

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Tom Wilson Suspension Reduced from 2018-11-13T23:03:56

Rob, J.J., and Brian react to the news that Tom Wilson's suspension was dropped from 20 to 14 games just hours ahead of the road game in Minnesota. What does this mean for Wilson moving forward in ...

Game 16: Coyotes Run Wild In D.C. from 2018-11-12T05:05:37

Rob, Alan, & Ryan let you know what happened in the Caps 4-1 home loss to Arizona. They look at the at the current state of the team as they wrap-up the 5 game homestand with 2 victories. Hear ...

Game 15: Wrong End of the 2-1 Final from 2018-11-10T06:36:10

Rob, Alan, and Brian evaluate why the Caps came up short 2-1 at home to Columbus. They look at the top notch play in net by both Braden Holtby & Sergei Bobrovsky, the upcoming 5 game stretch, ...

Game 14: Oshie The Hero from 2018-11-08T06:41:13

Caps edge the visiting Penguins 2-1 as T.J. Oshie scores in the final minutes. Rob, Alan, and Brian focus in on a wild Rivalry night that included a controversial hit by Evgeni Malkin on Oshie, ano...

Game 13: Caps Double Up Edmonton from 2018-11-06T05:47:50

Caps earn a much needed win over visiting Edmonton, by the final of 4-2. Rob, Alan, Ryan, and Brian tip their own caps to the 4th line's stellar play, including Travis Boyd's 2 assists. They then f...

Game 12: Stars Outshine Caps in OT from 2018-11-04T05:15:57

Capitals return home but fall 4-3 in overtime to Dallas. Rob, Alan, & Ryan are joined by a new addition to our team Brian McNally to recap the evening. They also look ahead to Monday's rematch ...

Game 11: Caps Lose Lead Late in Montreal from 2018-11-02T04:47:40

Capitals fall 6-4 as they allow 3 goals in the final minutes. Rob, Brent, and Ryan recap the final leg of the Canadian road trip. They look into how the defending Champs have looked so far this sea...

Karl Alzner Interview + A Look at the Canadiens from 2018-10-30T16:19:11

Loaded episode alert. Rob chats with former longtime Capital Karl Alzner as Washington visits Alzner and the Canadiens on Thursday evening. A very open and honest conversation that includes what ...

Game 10: Caps survive shootout at Calgary thanks to Backstrom, Copley earns 1st career NHL win from 2018-10-28T02:32:15

The Capitals earned two points in a shootout 4-3 victory Saturday in Calgary. Pheonix Copley led the Caps between the pipes saving 27 of the 30 shots he faced. Jakub Vrana, TJ Oshie and Matt Niskan...

Game 9: Caps Downed By Edmonton from 2018-10-26T07:29:01

Rob, Ryan, & Al Koken let you know what happened in the Capitals 4-1 loss at the Oilers. Topics include Alex Chiasson scoring against his old team the same day he gets his championship ring, in...

A Look at Connor McDavid (And the Oilers) from 2018-10-23T23:14:06

Rob & J.J. get a sneak peek at the next opponent Edmonton by chatting with Oilers radio analyst Bob Stauffer. Certainly a lot of discussion centering their young star Connor McDavid. Caps visit...

Game 8: Caps Handle Vancouver To Open Road Trip from 2018-10-23T08:17:48

Capitals skated past the Canucks 5-2 and Rob, Ryan, and Brent Johnson let you know all that went down in Western Canada including Nicklas Backstrom's 600th career assist. They look at Alex Ovechkin...

Game 7: Caps Rally For A Point, Lose in Shootout to Florida from 2018-10-20T05:59:26

Caps overcome a 4-1 deficit to the Panthers to force overtime, but fall 6-5 in a shootout. Rob, Alan, & Ryan focus on the up and down night in D.C. before the Caps hit the road for 4 games acro...

Game 6: Caps Outlast Rangers in OT from 2018-10-18T05:39:33

Matt Niskanen game winner ends the 2 game skid as the Capitals beat New York at home 4-3. Rob & Alan talk about how great John Carlson has been, more amazing stats piling up for Alex Ovechkin, ...

National Insider View on Caps Start from 2018-10-15T23:52:28

Rob Carlin talks to Greg Wyshynski of ESPN about the Caps up and down start, Auston Matthews red hot beginning to the season, what's up with the Rangers, and other ongoing in the NHL.

Game 5: Caps Doubled Up By Toronto from 2018-10-14T06:06:54

Rob, Ryan, and Alan (with his new bling) recap the Capitals 4-2 loss to the visiting Maple Leafs. They discuss the impact of Evgeny Kutznetsov, even in defeat.

Game 4: Caps Shutout in Jersey from 2018-10-12T05:46:25

Rob, Alan, and Ryan on the rough night in Newark as the Caps were shutout 6-0 on the road. At the end they preview Saturday night's home game vs. Toronto.

Game 3: Caps Beat Vegas (Again) from 2018-10-11T07:04:27

Rob & Alan (and some Ben Raby), react to the Caps 5-2 win in DC over Vegas. Plenty of Kuzy talk in this Stanley Cups Finals rematch. Plus, a look ahead to Thursday night's game at New Jersey.

A Breather After A Busy Opening Week from 2018-10-09T17:20

Rob & Ryan welcome on Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post for a look at the Capitals after their first two games and a look ahead to the rematch with Vegas. Plus (13:44), which Caps pla...

Game 2: OT Loss in Pittsburgh in a Goal Fest from 2018-10-05T05:50:48

Rob, Alan, & Ryan react to the unusually high scoring affair in Pittsburgh as the Caps fell 7-6 in Overtime. Plus, a look ahead to next week's rematch vs. Vegas.

Game 1: Domination on Banner Night from 2018-10-04T06:07

Rob and Alan react to the perfect opening night for the defending champs.

They also address the Tom Wilson suspension issued Wednesday afternoon.

Live Podcast: Banner Night Nears from 2018-10-02T03:07:34

First ever live podcast taping at Penn Commons in D.C. Rob, Alan, Joe B, J.J., and Ryan let the crowd know their thoughts on if the team can repeat, the latest on Tom Wilson, and how this year's s...

Pop Up Pod: Tom Wilson Hit Could Bring Suspension from 2018-10-01T01:22:17

Rob & J.J. with immediate reaction to the possibility that Tom Wilson could be suspended after his hit in the preseason finale. Capitals closed out the exhibition season with a 5-2 victory ove...

Pop Up Pod: Blaine Forsythe Breaksdown Crucial Goals from 2018-09-28T01:05:54

Rob welcomes on long time Capitals Assistant Coach Blaine Forsythe for his expert breakdown on how some of the most important goals during the Stanley Cup run were scored and all that led into them.

The Champs Are Back from 2018-09-25T17:33

Rob sits down with 14 of the players who were in Las Vegas the night they won the Stanley Cup. Hear how their championship summers went, plus what they are doing to get back in 2019.

Stanley Cup Winning GM Brian MacLellan from 2018-09-18T15:28:59

As the preseason has begun, Rob sits down with the Champion General Manager Brian MacLellan for a look at the upcoming season + Alan May reflects on his favorite moments from the Stanley Cup run th...

Wait- There's A Game Soon? from 2018-09-11T18:00

Rob welcomes on Mike Vogel from washingtoncaps.com for an in depth update on the future Caps who are showcasing their skills down in Florida. Then (19:15), Mike gives some unforgettable stories abo...

Hold it here: We're rebranding! from 2018-09-07T11:00

Heads up, Caps fans: starting Monday, September 10th, we will be rebranding this podcast as Capitals Talk. This will be the one place to be for every postgame Caps podcast, breaking news, and every...

What is it like to win a championship? from 2018-09-05T20:47:40

Rob & JJ are feeling hockey in the air as the calendar has flipped to September. They talk about what they've seen on the ice in workouts before Rob chats with Matt Niskanen about his champion...

Around the NHL with Greg Wyshynski from 2018-08-15T22:54:21

ESPN's Greg Wyshynski joins the podcast to talk about what went right for the Caps on their Stanley Cup run, all the big news of the offseason and who the biggest challengers are on the quest for t...

Falling in love with the game from 2018-08-10T03:22:41

It's a mailbag podcast! JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir take listener questions about how the Caps will replace Jay Beagle, whether there will be a Stanley Cup hangover and hockey in England! JJ and T...

Tom Wilson's Day With The Cup from 2018-08-06T23:29:28

Rob puts Tarik's vacation on hold to hear about what is what like in Toronto for Tom Wilson's day with The Stanley Cup. Before they get there though they recap the new assistant coaches that were ...

John Walton Reflects on the Championship Run from 2018-08-03T21:44:21

Rob and Tarik are visited in studio by John Walton, radio voice of the Capitals, as they look back at his most famous calls from the Caps drive to the Stanley Cup. They also look at the winning eff...

Tom Wilson gets paid from 2018-08-02T04:28:44

Tom Wilson is back, but at what cost? Did the Caps overpay or will his deal prove to be a bargain? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir discuss top-line Tommy's new deal, the Caps bringing back Brooks Orpi...

How to fix the playoffs...or make it worse from 2018-07-27T06:05

Ben Raby joins JJ Regan to talk all things Caps including Brooks Orpik, Todd Reirden and Brian MacLellan. Plus, he has a rather drastic plan to fix the NHL's current playoff format. JJ...disagrees.

T.J. Oshie Day With The Cup In Minnesota from 2018-07-24T21:27:13

Rob is joined by Tarik live from Warroad, Minnesota where T.J. Oshie brought The Cup back to his hometown.

Checking in on Hershey from 2018-07-19T21:52:39

Who stood out at development camp? How will Pheonix Copley look as backup? Which Hershey prospects could push for a spot in the NHL? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk all things prospects with the ...

What does the future hold? from 2018-07-16T07:56:34

In this week's mailbag podcast, JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir answer several questions about the Caps' prospects and Hershey. How does the future look on the farm? Plus, they talk about potential we...

Checking In On The Lightning Offseason from 2018-07-12T21:21:22

Rob & Tarik chat with Erik Erlendsson of "Lightning Insider" down in Tampa for the latest on their busy offseason.

Barry Trotz has his work cut out for him from 2018-07-11T23:09:29

Barry Trotz is now the head coach of the New York Islanders, a team that missed the playoffs and just lost their franchise player. So how does next season look on Long Island? Brian Compton of NHL....

Driving for the repeat from 2018-07-09T04:45:54

Will Alex Ovechkin be as driven next season to win his second Stanley Cup? Who will be the Caps' fourth line center? What will be the third defensive pair? It's the mailbag podcast! JJ Regan and Ta...

Todd Reirden is officially official from 2018-07-04T07:52:46

Todd Reirden was formally introduced as the head coach of the Washington Capitals making him the 18th head coach in franchise history. JJ Regan, Tarik El-Bashir and Rob Carlin give their thoughts o...

The lost episode from 2018-06-29T00:59:53

It's the episode you've been waiting for. The long fabled, mythical lost mailbag podcast. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir sat down to answer listener questions...and then Barry Trotz resigned...and th...

Big money John Carlson isn't going anywhere from 2018-06-25T21:41:28

John Carlson wanted to stay in Washington, but he wasn't going to come cheap. The Capitals ponied up the cash, however, and signed their star defenseman to a big-time, big-money deal that will make...

Suddenly the Caps are in need of a head coach from 2018-06-19T23:21:23

Less than two weeks after winning the Stanley Cup, the Caps are in need of a new head coach after the resignation of Barry Trotz. How did we get here and where do both parties go from here? JJ Rega...

Parading into the offseason from 2018-06-15T15:25:06

The Capitals had their Stanley Cup parade and their final media availability of the season over the week. Hear from Brian MacLellan, Barry Trotz, John Carlson and Philipp Grubauer, plus JJ Regan an...

Finally from 2018-06-10T07:22:37

For the first time in franchise history, the Washington Capitals are the Stanley Cup champions! It took the Caps just five games to dispatch the Vegas Golden Knights and bring Lord Stanley to Washi...

One more to go from 2018-06-05T23:10:14

After two wins at home, the Caps sit just one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup. A series that looked completely even in Vegas now looks like Washington's to lose. How have the Caps dominated ...

Caps break even in Vegas from 2018-06-02T07:31:57

For most people if you break even in Vegas, you've had a pretty good trip. The same applies to the Stanley Cup Final as the series shifts to Washington tied at 1. The Caps handed the Golden Knights...

What happens in Vegas.... from 2018-05-27T08:00:16

Who will hoist Lord Stanley's Cup? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir give their keys to the series and their predictions for the Stanley Cup Final. Plus, JJ speaks with several member from the local med...

On to Vegas! from 2018-05-25T06:24:36

The Capitals are the Eastern Conference Champions! After dispatching Tampa Bay in Game 7, the Caps claimed the conference crown for just the second time in franchise history. But they're not done y...

A trip to the Stanley Cup Final is on the line from 2018-05-22T23:38:11

The Eastern Conference Final is going the distance! After losing three straight to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Capitals won Game 6 to force a Game 7 in Tampa Bay. Can the Caps beat the Lightning o...

Lightning strike twice from 2018-05-18T21:59:52

The Capitals were in good shape against the Tampa Bay Lightning so long as they didn't allow the power play or Andrei Vasilevskiy to get out. Whoops. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir break down the now...

Now who's the underdog? from 2018-05-14T22:49:56

Not many gave the Caps a chance against Tampa Bay, but Washington has jumped out to a 2-0 series lead after winning both Game 1 and Game 2 in Florida. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir look at why the C...

Down with Pittsburgh and on to Tampa from 2018-05-10T06:40:24

The reign of the Pittsburgh Penguins is over! The Capitals finally defeated the Penguins and will now advance to the Eastern Conference Final to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. JJ Regan and Tarik ...

How do you solve a problem like Tom Wilson? from 2018-05-04T22:24:47

Tom Wilson was handed a three-game suspension and now the Capitals are in a bind with no clear answer for who to put on the top line. The Caps and Penguins are tied 2-2. How will the series play ou...

Who has the upper hand? from 2018-04-30T21:10:33

The Caps and Penguins split Game 1 and Game 2. Which team has the advantage heading into Pittsburgh? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir are joined by special guest Corey Masisak of The Athletic to discus...

And so we meet again: Caps vs. Penguins from 2018-04-25T20:15:01

The Capitals will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the playoffs for the third consecutive season and for the 11th time in franchise history. Will this year be different? Will the Caps finally take d...

Now it's a series from 2018-04-20T23:21:31

The Caps looked like they were in trouble after Game 1 and Game 2. After two straight wins, however, Washington is in control against the Columbus Blue Jackets. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk ab...

How do the Caps come back against Columbus? from 2018-04-17T04:01:33

The Capitals find themselves in a 0-2 hole with the series heading to Columbus. How did we get here and can the Caps dig their way out? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir discuss what they saw in Game 1 ...

Why the playoffs are different from 2018-04-12T18:24:52

Throw away the regular season, it doesn't matter anymore. Playoff hockey is just different. Why? That's what listeners want to know! JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir answer listener questions in the le...

The playoff preview spectacular from 2018-04-09T22:32:39

The playoffs are finally here! JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir break down the Caps-Columbus first round series and give their picks for the first round of the playoffs. Plus, JJ and Tarik also look ov...

Let's solve all of the Caps' problems from 2018-04-05T07:42:18

Don't know who should play in the bottom six? How about the third defensive pair? Who should start in goal? Let's solve all of those problems. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir give their optimal lineup...

1,000 games from 2018-04-02T08:24:59

Alex Ovechkin played in his 1,000th career game on Sunday, all 1,000 of which he played as a member of the Washington Capitals. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about Ovechkin's career and hear th...

Who will make the Caps' playoff lineup? from 2018-03-31T00:24:02

As the playoffs approach the Caps are still figuring out who will play in the bottom six, on the third pair and who will start between the pipes. The listeners want to know about all of them in thi...

Has Grubauer proven he's a starter or just a great backup? from 2018-03-26T11:00

Philipp Grubauer has played great in relief of Braden Holtby...but isn't that the backup's job? Has he really done enough to be the No. 1 for the playoffs? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir take listene...

How does Brooks Orpik really impact the Caps? from 2018-03-22T05:25:56

No player on the Caps gets more scrutiny than defenseman Brooks Orpik. While the analytics aren't kind when he's on the ice, we got to see what the Caps looked like without him when he was scratche...

Dissecting the Caps' lineup decisions from 2018-03-18T02:16:56

Why isn't Christian Djoos in the lineup? Should Chandler Stephenson have a larger role with the team? How would bigger ice change the NHL game? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir answer all that and more...

Witnessing history from 2018-03-14T21:13:46

Alex Ovechkin joined an elite club with his 600th career goal and we were there to see it. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir discuss what it means and if he could possibly catch Wayne Gretzky. Plus, Phi...

Who will be the next captain of the Caps? from 2018-03-12T01:18:40

Who will be the next to wear the C in Washington? In this week's mailbag podcast, JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir answer listener questions on who will eventually take over as captain for Alex Ovechki...

The Capitals have a goalie problem from 2018-03-08T05:34:31

The Capitals' momentum from the Stadium Series did not follow them out to California as Braden Holtby struggled once again. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir reminisce about the epic Stadium Series in A...

Evaluating the trade deadline moves the Caps did and did not make from 2018-02-28T22:28:08

The Capitals did not join in on the trade frenzy of trade deadline day on Monday. Are Michal Kempny and Jakub Jerabek enough? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about all the moves the Caps did and ...

Is it time for Grubauer to take over? from 2018-02-24T05:49:49

It's the mail bag pod and everyone is talking about the goalies. The Capitals have two starting caliber goalies on the roster in Braden Holtby and Philipp Grubauer. With Holtby struggling, should G...

The Caps add two defensemen, problem solved? from 2018-02-21T23:12:23

The Capitals got their trade deadline started early by trading for defensemen Michal Kempny and Jakub Jerabek. Washington has been struggling of late, but do their new acquisitions address the team...

A peek behind the curtain of the Caps from 2018-02-19T06:05

It's the mailbag pod and this week, everyone wants to know about what's going on behind closed doors. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about what happens behind the scenes at practice, what happen...

Why the Caps take their foot off the gas, explaining why they are taking fewer shots and a passionate defense of Braden Holtby from 2018-02-16T00:17:32

The Caps have trouble putting together a full 60-minute game. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir try to explain why, plus get to the root of the team's new offensive philosophy and explain why Braden Hol...

Is Nicklas Hjalmarsson a deadline target? from 2018-02-11T06:07:19

It's the mailbag pod! JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir answer everything on the mind of the listeners including if the Caps could be interested in defenseman Nicklas Hjalmarsson, more Andre Burakovsky ...

Jay Beagle, the faceoff master from 2018-02-08T23:34:43

Jay Beagle remains one of the top faceoff men in the NHL. He joins the podcast to talk about how he dealt with the NHL's new enforcement (at least at the start of the season), how he hones his craf...

Too much shuffling? from 2018-02-04T10:00

It's a mailbag podcast! Barry Trotz has never been shy about shuffling the lines, but is he doing it a bit too much? At what point does he need to stick with his lines? Do the Caps need more speed?...

The questions the Caps need to answer before the trade deadline from 2018-02-01T21:27:21

With the trade deadline just a month away, the Caps need to ask themselves some tough questions. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir separate what's fact from what's fiction when it comes to the Caps at t...

Trade deadline philosphies from 2018-01-29T06:56:30

It's a mailbag pod and listeners want to know about the trade deadline. Should the Caps make a move at this year's deadline? Will they? For what? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir discuss their trade de...

Talking with Brett 'Clutch' Connolly from 2018-01-24T20:20:38

Brett Connolly went from bargain bin acquisition to one of the Caps' hottest scorers. He joins the podcast to talk about his time in Washington and how he has grown as a player. Plus, JJ Regan and ...

Let's talk about Evgeny Kuznetsov from 2018-01-21T10:30

It's the mailbag podcast! JJ Regan with special guest Ryan Billie answer pressing questions from the listeners. Is it time to get frustrated with Evgeny Kuznetsov? What does the future hold for pla...

Reflecting on the first half of the season with Ben Raby from 2018-01-17T21:26:35

JJ Regan is joined by Capitals Radio Network host Ben Raby as they talk about the first half of the season including Alex Ovechkin's resurgence, Andre Burakovsky's struggles and if defense is the b...

The Burakovsky conundrum from 2018-01-11T06:42:34

Andre Burakovsky is a very skilled player, but he is having a tough season. How can the Caps get him going, but not take away minutes from other forwards who are playing well? Plus, if defense is a...

Tom Wilson laughs at your bomb cyclone from 2018-01-06T05:06:34

Tom Wilson joined the podcast to talk about his big season and how he balances his offensive and physical play. Plus, we talk about T.J. Oshie's struggles and Alex Ovechkin's big season.

Is it time to worry about the offense? from 2017-12-29T20:20:59

In the midst of their three-game losing streak, the Caps' offense went dry. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about whether it is time to worry about the offense or if this is just a blip on the ra...

Letters to Santa from 2017-12-21T06:16:16

People don't send letters to Santa anymore, they send them to the Capitals Faceoff Podcast. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir answer fan questions plus touch on the Caps reclaiming Nathan Walker and the...

What a difference a month makes from 2017-12-14T23:58:53

One month ago, the Caps lost an ugly game to the Colorado Avalanche. In the rematch, however, they dominated Colorado and look like a completely different team. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir discuss...

Caps are almost healthy again from 2017-12-07T22:46:22

There has been plenty of movement of late within the Caps roster. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about what the return of Andre Burakovsky adds, why the loss of Nathan Walker doesn't hurt as muc...

The week the Caps turned the corner from 2017-11-29T02:28:28

With three straight wins including a back-to-back against Tampa Bay and Toronto, last week felt like a turning point for the Caps. Was it? We hear Barry Trotz's thoughts and JJ Regan and Tarik El-B...

Is the Ovechkin-Backstrom-Oshie line the solution to the Caps' problems? from 2017-11-22T07:14:41

The Capitals' top offensive players are slumping. Could the solution be to reunite Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about why that not be as simple...

Matt Niskanen in, Jakub Vrana out? from 2017-11-17T06:33:23

Matt Niskanen is back which means some tough decisions are on the horizon. How will the Caps stay under the salary cap? Could the recently scratched Jakub Vrana be on the bubble to return to Hershe...

How can the Caps get Philipp Grubauer a win and Nicklas Backstrom some points? from 2017-11-10T04:59:01

Philipp Grubauer is 0-4-1 after five starts and he let it be known how much he hates losing. What can the Caps do to help out their backup netminder? Also, Nicklas Backstrom is not generating much ...

Finding an identity from 2017-11-04T03:22:31

The Capitals are a team in need of an identity...but what does that mean? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about what it means for a team to have an identity, why the Caps are in need of a new one...

The mailbag edition: Defense, prospects and trades from 2017-10-25T04:16:03

It's the long awaited and promised mailbag edition of the podcast! JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir answer fan questions on everything Caps related including prospects, the defense, player development ...

Can the Capitals spark Andre Burakovsky and fix their defense? from 2017-10-20T06:33:30

Andre Burakovsky is struggling and so are the Caps. Can a move to the third line spark some depth scoring? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about whether the move will help Burakovsky and just how...

The debut of Christian Djoos and the return of Tom Wilson from 2017-10-13T02:07:46

Christian Djoos made a very successful debut with the Capitals against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Have the Caps finally found a player they can rely on for the third pair? Also, Tom Wilson's four-gam...

Capitals Extra - Game 4 - Recapping a tough loss to Pittsburgh from 2017-10-12T07:52:01

Rob Carlin, Alan May and Ryan Billie recap Washington's loss to bitter rival Pittsburgh. What went right and what went wrong? Plus more on Christian Djoos' debut.

Capitals Extra - Game 3 - Philipp Grubauer gets an undeserved loss in Tampa from 2017-10-10T07:51:10

Philipp Grubauer was fantastic in net, but his team was not as the Capitals suffered their first loss of the season, a 4-3 overtime defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rob Carlin, Alan ...

Capitals Extra - Game 1 - Ovi goes off in the season opener from 2017-10-06T21:07:36

We finally have some hockey to talk about! The Capitals played their first game of the season Thursday night against the Senators, and it was a doozy. Rob Carlin, Alan May and Tarik El-Bashir break...

Making sense of the Caps' roster and of Tom Wilson's suspension from 2017-10-05T07:28:59

The NHL's deadline for teams to cut their roster to 23 players brought little clarity to the Capitals situation so allow JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir to explain it. Plus, they talk about Tom Wilson...

Projecting the opening roster after another round of cuts from 2017-09-27T07:37:36

With the season inching closer, the Caps are down to just 30 players on their roster. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir break down the roster competition and talk about who they think will end up in the...

The roster is taking shape from 2017-09-21T05:39:53

One week into training camp, some players are already staking their claim in the roster. Others look like they may be in trouble. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about how the Caps' roster is sha...

Camp confidential from 2017-09-15T07:16:47

With training camp finally upon us, JJ Regan, Tarik El-Bashir and Rob Carlin sit down to talk about all the storylines that surround the Capitals as they reconvene at Kettler. When will Barry Trotz...

Crowding the blue line from 2017-09-05T21:42:19

You can add one more name to an already crowded list of players competing to make the Caps' defense this season. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about Jyrki Jokipakka and what his PTO means for t...

Trim and fit from 2017-08-29T23:55:33

Alex Ovechkin is back in town and he's looking pretty fit. Rob Carlin, Tarik El-Bashir and JJ Regan talk about what Ovechkin's early return could mean for the upcoming season. They also catch up wi...

Past, present and future with Mike Vogel from 2017-08-25T00:19:02

Capitals radio analyst Mike Vogel joins Rob Carlin and Tarik El-Bashir to get ready for another regular-season and tell (hilarious) stories from years' past.

The voice of the Capitals from 2017-08-15T22:05:36

John Walton, voice of the Washington Capitals, joins JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir to talk about the Caps' summer and what prospects he is looking forward to seeing compete for a spot on the roster.

What are the best hockey movies? from 2017-08-07T22:08:41

It's summer so let's talk about movies! JJ Regan, Tarik El-Bashir and Jill Sorenson talk about their favorite hockey movies and discuss Nate Schmidt's new contract and a change in tone from Alex Ov...

The Joe Beninati special from 2017-08-04T03:05:14

The one and only Joe Beninati sits down with JJ Regan and Jill Sorenson to talk about his summer of woe, life as a play-by-play announcer and what he thinks the Caps will look like next season.

Hershey Bears coach Troy Mann from 2017-07-26T00:10

Hershey Bears coach Troy Mann joins Jill Sorenson and Tarik El-Bashir to talk prospects. Who could contribute for the Capitals in 2017-18?

Who makes the Caps' opening night lineup? from 2017-07-18T00:56:40

For the first time in a few years, the Caps will head to training camp with roster spots to fill. In fact, there could be as many as five jobs -- three forward spots and two on defense -- up for gr...

Caps Summer Series Preview from 2017-07-14T01:02:57

Tarik El-Bashir and Jill Sorenson dive into the brand-new Caps Summer Series coming your way on CSN. Before three of the four shows in the series debut on Saturday, Tarik and Jill take fans behind ...

What have the Caps really lost this summer? from 2017-07-11T00:06:50

JJ Regan, Tarik El-Bashir and Jill Sorenson take a deeper look at the players the Caps lost this offseason to find out just how much they will miss each of them next season. Plus, they take fan que...

A busy weekend from 2017-07-04T04:49:16

The Capitals may not have been major players in free agency, but they still made plenty of headlines with the re-signing of Evgeny Kuznetsov, trading away Marcus Johansson and a number of players l...

Nate Schmidt special edition from 2017-06-30T23:29:19

Jill Sorenson speaks with former Capital and brand new Las Vegas Knight Nate Schmidt about his reactions to being selected by Vegas in the expansion draft, his initial conversations with George McP...

Did the Caps make the right move with T.J. Oshie? from 2017-06-28T23:49:59

JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir disagree about whether the new deal with T.J. Oshie was the right move for the Caps. Plus, they talk about the team's other free agents, how they will address their nee...

T.J. Oshie special edition from 2017-06-24T01:37:56

On a very special Capitals Faceoff Podcast, T.J. Oshie joins the show to talk about his brand new eight-year deal with the Capitals.

Say it ain't so! from 2017-06-22T23:53:34

JJ Regan and Jill Sorenson react to Nate Schmidt getting claimed by Vegas and talk about what that means for the Caps' plans this offseason. Plus, Tarik El-Bashir calls in from Chicago to get his r...

The Vegas expansion draft special from 2017-06-14T22:45:08

It's the podcast you've all been waiting for. JJ Regan, Tarik El-Bashir and Jill Sorenson talk all things Vegas! They go over the rules of the expansion draft, talk about who the Caps will protect ...

Fact or Fiction from 2017-06-08T00:32:59

JJ Regan, Tarik El-Bashir and JIll Sorenson discuss the biggest conclusions fans have drawn after another disappointing playoff result for the Caps, including fans' thoughts on Brian MacLellan, Bar...

Differing philosophies from 2017-05-31T22:59:16

Tarik El-Bashir and Jill Sorenson join JJ Regan to discuss general manager Brian MacLellan's end of season talk with reporters and how his philosophy on the team differs from Barry Trotz. Plus, the...

Who is coming back for the Caps? from 2017-05-23T00:26:01

JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir look at each of the Caps' free agents and talk about who could be back and who will be moving on. They also look at how the Caps' fared in the World Championship and wh...

What happened and what now? from 2017-05-17T12:00

JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir are joined by Jill Sorenson to talk about what went wrong in the Capitals-Penguins series and what happens now for the Caps. JJ also talks to special guests Isabelle Kh...

The Game 7 to end all Game 7s from 2017-05-10T12:00

The Caps have battled back to tie their series with the Pittsburgh Penguins. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about how they have managed to turn things around so dramatically and give their keys ...

Just what happened on the hit to Sidney Crosby? from 2017-05-03T12:00

JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir discuss just what happened on Matt Niskanen's hit on Sidney Crosby and dive into the controversy stemming from that hit. Was it a dirty play? Are the Caps back in this ...

From Toronto to Pittsburgh from 2017-04-24T23:09:39

JJ Regan talk about the Caps' series win over Toronto and preview their upcoming series with the Penguins. Can the Caps finally exorcise their playoff demons?

A whole new series for the Caps? from 2017-04-20T18:36:15

JJ Regan sits down with the Washington Post's Neil Greenberg to talk about the Caps' big win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4. Is all right with the world again? Have the Caps figured things ...

Not according to plan from 2017-04-19T23:06:10

JJ Regan is joined by Rob Carlin to talk about the Caps-Toronto series and answer fans' (panicked) questions about what has gone wrong through three games. Tarik El-Bashir also joins from Toronto t...

Previewing the Caps' first round series from 2017-04-13T20:49:15

JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir preview the first round series of Washington-Toronto and get the Toronto perspective as they sit down with Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star to talk Maple Leafs. They al...

Capitals the team to beat from 2017-04-07T23:05:04

The Caps have clinched their second consecutive Presidents' Trophy. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about what that means, if anything, at that point. Are the Caps really the team to beat in the ...

No adjustments needed for the Capitals from 2017-03-30T20:20:46

JJ Regan sits down with Kevin Shattenkirk to talk about his adjustment to the Caps. JJ is also joined by Capitals insider Tarik El-Bashir to talk about the goal race between T.J. Oshie and Alex Ove...

Are the Caps back on track? from 2017-03-27T23:21:41

After a four-game slide, the Caps suddenly look like the top team in the NHL again. Tarik El-Bashir and JJ Regan discuss if the team is back and how much that has to do with the return of Andre Bur...

What's wrong with the Caps? from 2017-03-16T18:21:44

Tarik El-Bashir and JJ Regan go over every possible factor to try and diagnose the Capitals' recent struggles. Plus, they look into whether the Kevin Shattenkirk suspension was warranted, look at p...

Come at me bro! Evaluating the Capitals' possible first round matchups from 2017-03-09T22:15:48

JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir look over a sloppy week of Caps hockey and try to make sense of the goalie interference rule. Plus, Tarik has some strong words for any possible first-round opponents.

Recapping the NHL trade deadline with Alan May from 2017-03-03T01:01:44

JJ Regan sits down with CSN Capitals analyst Alan May to recap the NHL trade deadline and get some help settling a raging CSN newsroom debate.

NHL Trade Deadline Special from 2017-03-02T03:33:13

As the NHL trade deadline came and went on Wednesday, we brought together a panel of Capitals experts on Facebook Live to react to and recap all the biggest deals and no-deals as they related to th...

Is Tom Gilbert the only move the Caps will make? from 2017-02-22T21:19:08

Tarik El-Bashir and JJ Regan compare pancakes to waffles before diving into the Caps. They react to the Caps' trade for Tom Gilbert and JJ talks to CSN analyst and former Cap Alan May about his tho...

Is this the best the Caps have ever been? from 2017-02-14T21:32:59

It's Valentine's Day so Tarik El-Bashir and JJ Regan give their thoughts on the holiday before diving into some Caps talk. With 12 straight wins and the best record in the NHL, is this the best the...

Hard to find any weaknesses in this Capitals lineup from 2017-02-10T19:06:49

Welcome to the Capitals Faceoff podcast from CSN Mid-Atlantic!
In this inaugural episode, CSN's Capitals correspondent JJ Regan talks with Capitals Insider Tarik El-Bashir about the Caps' lineu...