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Pens 12/1 Preview: Round Two

Happy December to all. With all the holiday joy floating around many Caps fans just want one early Christmas present. Dale Hunter’s first win as bench boss. Many are hoping it will be against the arch nemesis, Pittsburgh Penguins. After a good start against a red-hot Blues team and a few more hours of practice…Click here for more.

Blues 11/29 Preview

The start of a new era. Not a new arena or a group of players. It’s the start of the Dale Hunter era in the Capitals organization. The Caps appeared to have tuned out Bruce Boudreau. Coaches are generally the first to go. After that, players start to get moved if improvements aren’t made. Then, there is…Click here for more.

Ducks 11/1 Preview

One month down in the NHL’s 2011-2012 season and the Caps currently sit on top of the Southeast Division. After jumping out to a stellar 7-0-0 record the Capitals headed West for a Canadian two step. Two games later and the Caps are still stuck at seven wins after suffering their first defeats of the season.…Click here for more.

Oilers 10/27 Preview

With a rather dominant performance over the Red Wings, the Caps remain the only undefeated team left in the NHL. Sitting at a sparkling 7-0-0, the Caps roll into the first real road trip of the season. With a long journey to Western Canada for duels with the Oilers and reigning Western Conference champs, the Canucks, it…Click here for more.

Pens 10/13 Preview: Round One

With two wins in the books against divisional foes Carolina and Tampa many feel confident early in the season. The wins have’nt been pretty by any stretch. Two wins requiring extra time. One was likely a regulation win that slipped away in the final few seconds. Another was a come from behind offensive battle as…Click here for more.