Yay, it is something in hockey I don't understand. Nick Backstrom scored a goal by smashing his hockey stick into the goalie mask of the goalie, and the puck bounces off the goalie and into the net. After a quick discussion, the refs overturn the goal.
It appeared they thought there was a high stick penalty, and while they didn't add the penalty, the refs decided the goal wasn't allowed. Or there was a high stick. Or...ug...Whatevs. Someone please explain in comments!
Minutes later the Caps couldn't score on a powerplay and then the Stars scored posing this sarcastic pondering from Locker.
On Tuesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nicklas Backstrom was boarded dangerously into the wall near the bench by the Leafs Jay McClement. Alex Ovechkin was not having any of that. The great 8 sped over to the aid of Nicky and tried to lay down some good old fashion ice justice on the Leafs before a giant scrum broke out and everyone hugged. The GIF:
Down 5-3 with half the 3rd period behind them, Washington Capitals fans began to push the panic button. Fans were firing the GM, cursing the team, and getting internally angry. Read some of the tweets below.
But the Caps didn't care about those fans or what they thought. Instead they just played hockey, tying up the game and winning it in OT.
In OT Backstrom slapped a perfect pass to Troy Brouwer setting him up on the breakaway. Brouwer couldn't get the puck past the Florida goaltender but he followed his shot and stuffed the puck into the net for the Caps 2nd straight win.
The Caps scored first on a Mike Ribiero powerplay goal but the Panthers came back and notched 2 to go into the 2nd period leading 2-1. One of the "highlights" of the opening session was the "fight" that took place between Alexander Ovechkin and Kris Versteeg (watch it here).
Alzner and Hendricks each scored in the 2nd period, but the Panthers got 2 goals of their own putting the Caps in a 4-3 situation going into the final frame.
After the Panthers scored almost 7 minutes in, right when the fans began to give up, the Caps came back with a Eric Fehr deflection goal and then an Ovechkin PPG off of the initial faceoff in a matter of seconds.
Just 32 seconds into the OT, Brouwer scored the game winner.
Ribeiro continues to be the Caps best player scoring a goal and picking up 2 assists. Backstrom and Ward also had 2 assists. Ovi also had an assist to go with his goal. HOCKEY! ASSISTS FOR EVERYONE!!!
The Caps won 2 in a row for the first time this season. Next up, the Lighting on Valentines Day. Be mine!
In possibly the dumbest and most useless post of all time on this site, we were made aware of a very interesting fact about those Nicklas Backstrom Garden Gnomes that were given out last night. They were made in China, but came on a truck from...PITTSBURGH!!!
The Caps lost to the Senators on Tuesday night, but one of the more interesting moments came in the first period as the Caps took a 2-0 lead on an Erskine secondary assisted goal by Matt Hendricks. After the goal the cameras caught the typically stern-faced Washington Capital's coach Adam Oates with a big smile on his face.
Oates looked over at Backstrom and shared a Bro Smile before Oates realized he may be on camera and he tucked away his smile.
Last summer the Washington Nationals minor league affiliate the Hagerstown Suns had an interesting giveaway idea. Instead of doing a typical bobblehead to commemorate the games Bryce Harper played for them, they decided to turn the rookie into a garden gnome. (Look how much that looks like Bryce...lol)
Well, the Washington Capitals have decided to go the gnome route, giving away a Capital One Nicklas Backstrom garden gnome on Tuesday February 5th against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
And if you want to get your gnome on earlier, you can purchase one of these Washington Capitals garden gnomes from the internet. There are a variety of different little guys. They are pretty cool:
The following is a video of Nicklas Backstrom of the Washington Capitals signing autographs for the fans with a Diet Coke in hand. Nicky signs something for every single fan, then gets in his car to leave.
Unfortunately at the same time, Tom Poti comes out of the building and fans mob him in the parking lot for autographs...right behind Backstrom's car.
Nick honks his horn a couple times, but nobody moves. Find out how long it takes him to slowly squeeze out of his spot and get on the road.
After the first day of training camp, the Washington Capitals players walked past some fans on their way to get their pictures taken. One of the kids got so excited that the Caps players were so close to him that he got a little sick.
The Kid pukes on the floor, and a quick thinking Caps employee grabs a trash can and runs over to the kid to catch the rest of the puke. Nick Backstrom comes by unaware a few minutes later. Take a look to see what happened:
LOL. Not sure how much puke was on the floor at the time when Backy walked through.
What were the Caps players doing over the lockout? DOMINATING no doubt...
Good News. Nick Backstrom saw a specialist and found out his head is good to go for the upcoming season. Let's see how he got to that point and what he did during the Lockout:
With the NHL in full swing and camps swiftly approaching, here's a quick look at who you should keep an eye on when you go to Kettler this weekend to observe camp (if it begins).
Mike Riberio: Also known as the new kid in town; Mike Riberio is the latest addition to the Caps roster and is, hopefully, the missing ingredient on the second line. It'll be interesting to see who Oates pairs him up with and how his chemistry with the team develops over camp.
The Goalie: Who's starting in net; The long running controversy for the Caps. Is it Neuvirth, Holtby, or none of the above? Or wil GMGM go Vokoun and decide the Caps need another "vet" in the net this season (just kidding). While Holtby was the unlikely hero throughout last seasons Playoffs, don't count Neuvrith out just yet. No matter who ends up being the "starter" with a fast paced season both goaltenders will be needed.
Tom Poti who?; The biggest shock to Caps fans was hearing (or most likely reading) that defensive defenseman Tom Poti plans to participate in training camp this week. Poti, who hasn't played since the '10-'11 season, will probably be one of the most interesting people to see back on the ice. He's one of the seven players still on the Caps who played in the '07-'08 Playoffs and his health is still a question.
The Big Three: Ovechkin, Backstrom, and Green oh my; The three remaining "young guns" will also be ones to watch this week. (assuming Backstrom is well enough to participate in training camp) Caps fans have a lot of questions about these fellas; Will Ovi get over his funk and start having 50+ goal seasons again? Can Green skate five feet without getting injured? Will Nick Backstrom be a more present force this season?
So come join us at training camp, and watch firsthand as these four situations develop. See you at Kettler!
Well I tried to tell you so (yes I did)
But I guess you didn't know
As I said the story goes
Rene baby now I've got the flow
Cuz I felt a little dread,
When that bitch Rene broke my head,
So listen what I said
Cuz Rene I am not dead
You cheap shot me,
All those times I tried to score a goal
You cheap shot me,
Yes you tried, yes you tri-i-ied
You cheap shot me,
Even though I said I'd die for you
You cheap shot me,
Yes I cried, yes I cri-i-ied
Return of the Back (Nicky B)
Return of the Back (Let's go Caps)
Return of the Back (oh my God)
You know that I'll be back (here I am)
Return of the Back (once again)
Return of the Back (pump up the world)
Return of the Back (watch my goals)
You know that I'll be back (here I go)
So, I'm back up in the game,
Running things like it's my swing,
Lettin' all the Caps fans know,
That I'm back to run the show,
Cause Borque what you did was wrong,
And all the nasty things you've done,
So, Rene just, listen carefully,
While I sing my comeback song.
You cheap shot me,
And my friends they had to beat your ass
You cheap shot me,
Yes they did, yest they di-i-id
You cheap shot me,
And I missed 100 hockey games
You cheap shot me,
But I'm back, but I'm ba-a-ack
Return of the Back (Nicky B)
Return of the Back (Let's go Caps)
Return of the Back (oh my God)
You know that I'll be back (here I am)
Return of the Back (Let's Go Caps)
Return of the Back (pump up the world)
Return of the Back (score some goals)
You know that I'll be back (here I go)
Backstrom Goal Overturned For Some Reason
Last summer the Washington Nationals minor league affiliate the Hagerstown Suns had an interesting giveaway idea. Instead of doing a typical bobblehead to commemorate the games Bryce Harper played for them, they decided to turn the rookie into a garden gnome. (Look how much that looks like Bryce...lol)
