Post-Game: Capitals vs Penguins Game 7

Check out the latest from THW:

Out of all the possible headlines following Game 7, “Varlamov yanked after allowing 4 Goals” was probably not very high on that list. Yet Simeon Varlamov– the star rookie who saved the Capitals’ season in Round 1 and played brilliant in Round 2– lasted just 22:13, and was replaced by former starter, Jose Theodore.

In addition to that, I would like to thank everyone out there who has read the blog. I plan on doing some fun things in the off-season so be sure to check back often!

But really, thanks again.

Pre-Game: Capitals vs Penguins Game 7 Drinking Game

Tonight I will be doing a liveblog of Game 7, so please join me why don't you? In anticipation for tonight's game, keep these drinking rules in tact while you're at the Phone Booth, The Greene Turtle, or watching from the friendly confines of your own home while participating in the liveblog:

DRINK


...every time Mike Green breaks his stick (you're drunk already aren't you?).

...every time Alex Ovechkin or Sidney Crosby is interviewed (aka you're trashed by the 1st intermission)

...every time Matt Cooke does something to piss off his former teammates.

...every time Joe Beninati says "finagle" or "dipsy-doo".

...every time the announcers (CSN/VERSUS/CBC/FSN-P, they're all going to do it) mention how young Simeon Varlamov is.

FINISH YOUR DRINK IF

...Crosby scores from more than 10 feet away from the net.

...Ovechkin scores from less than 10 feet from the net.

...Alexander Semin takes a hooking/tripping/slashing/retaliatory penalty.

...the game goes into Overtime.

...David Steckel scores.

Linesman Flips the Bird at Caps Fans

This is during Game 1, for what it's worth.

Pre-Game: Capitals @ Penguins Game 3

For today's pre-game, I took a look at David Steckel and his impact on the Capitals:

While out on the ice, Forward David Steckel knows his role: forecheck, take win face-offs, and play solid defense. But this is the playoffs and his role of being a third line center has expanded with every game he’s played.

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And if you're not already visiting TheHockeyWriters on a daily basis, you're missing out. Here are some of the latest relevant stories:

• Would the Penguins really attempt to call Alex Ovechkin out on the measurements of his stick?
• If Donald Brashear gets a five-game suspension for his hit, Chris Kunitz should have to be punished too, no?
• Pittsburgh will have to turn on their power play if they want any chance to survive in this series.
  

Pre-Game: Capitals vs Penguins Game 1

per the Bog

Pre-Game: Capitals vs Penguins

Finally we can agree with a Rangers fan.

NOTE: I will be in the Montreal area until Wednesday.

Pre-Game: Capitals vs Penguins

Crosby to Miss the All-Star Game

Dang, all those auto-votes for nothing... Bummer


Well not quite Sidney.

NHL Image of the Night- December 30th

Milan Lucic of the Boston Bruins fights with Tim Wallace of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Boston defeated the Penguins by the score of 5-2. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

Fight of the Week

Sidney Crosby Top All-Star Vote Getter

When did this happen?!

NHL Image of the Night- December 3rd

Kris Versteeg of the Chicago Blackhawks gets checked into the goal by Kent Huskins of the Anaheim Ducks. Versteeg finished with two assists as the Blackhawks defeated the Ducks 4-2. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Ovechkin Named NHL's First Star of the Month

For the second straight month, the Washington Capitals have a representative in the NHL's Three Stars of the Month. Ovechkin finished the month of November with 25 points (11-14-25) in just 15 games. Evgeni Malkin and Joey MacDonald were also recognized for the 2nd and 3rd stars of the month.

NHL.com Press Release

NHL Image of the Night- November 29th

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin celebrate Crosby's third goal of the night against the New Jersey Devils. It was Crosby's second career hat trick, and the Pittsburgh Penguins went on to win the game 4-1.

NHL Image of the Night- November 28th

Jason Pominville of the Buffalo Sabres turns the puck over to Brooks Orpik of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pominville assisted on Paul Gaustad's game-winning-goal in the third period and Buffalo won 4-3. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Max Talbot Needs Acting Lessons

Just see for yourself...



Hell of a "Superstar Treatment" for Talbot who has 34 goals in 205 career games.

NHL Image of the Night- November 18th

Jacques Lemaire gives orders to his players before the start of the overtime period. The Minnesota Wild went on to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in the shootout. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

NHL Image of the Night- November 11th

Kris Letang can not stop the puck from crossing the goal line after it hit off Marc-Andre Fleury. Pittsburgh scored four third period goals to force overtime, and scored in the extra frame to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 7-6 in a rematch of last year's Stanley Cup finals. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

Fight(s) of the Week

This segment looks at the best NHL hockey fights of the week that was. I will try to limit the segment to one or two fights. If there is a fight that you think I missed, feel free to email me the link of the fight.

NHL Image of the Night- October 28th

San Jose Shark players are introduced before their 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in front of 17,496. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.