Capitals Extra

Who was the hero for the Caps in a tight game with the Rangers? Tom Wilson who seems to be thriving on the top line as he helped lead the Caps to the 4-2 win over New York. Rob Carlin, Alan May and Tarik El-Bashir breakdown the win...until Alan May gets preoccupied with his phone.

Nicklas Backstrom ended his goal drought, Tom Wilson had a career night, the top line is clicking, John Carlson remains impressive and everything just seemed to go the Caps' way in a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Rob Carlin, Alan May and Ryan Billie breakdown the win.

A lot of things went right for the Caps against a San Jose Sharks team that usually has Washington's number. They got another spectacular performance from Alex Ovechkin, depth scoring and another strong game from Philipp Grubauer en route to the 4-1 win. Rob Carlin, Alan May and Ryan Billie talk about it all, plus they also discuss the scary injury to T.J. Oshie.

The Caps managed a 4-2 win over the division-leading Columbus Blue Jackets. Just how important is that win? The experts do not agree. Rob Carlin, Alan "2 points" May and Ryan Billie break down the win.

The Caps lost on Thursday but, except for nine seconds in the second period, they did not play poorly. Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov both played great in a game in which the Caps played well enough to win. The Kings just played better. Rob Carlin, Alan May and Tarik El-Bashir breakdown the loss and look ahead to the next game against Columbus.

Barry Trotz sits down with Rob Carlin and Tarik El-Bashir for a very special episode of the Capitals Extra Podcast. They discuss a variety of topics surrounding the Caps including Alex Ovechkin's special night with Alex Luey, the process of reuniting Ovechkin with Nicklas Backstrom and why it was important for the Caps to "re-learn" how to play this season.

Alex Ovechkin's hat trick meant a lot more on Saturday and it wasn't because he passed Mike Bossy for 21st on the all-time goals list. Ovechkin did it for young cancer survivor Alex Luey who he met before the game. Rob Carlin, Alan May and Ryan Billie break down what was a special night and a special win for the Caps in Toronto.

Philipp Grubauer got his first win of the season and it was a big one as the Caps took down the dominant Tampa Bay Lightning. Rob Carlin and Tarik El-Bashir break down the win, plus they are joined by special guest Ben Raby.

Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom were back together after surprising line changes and the Caps' top players made themselves known in a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. Rob Carlin and Alan May break down all the craziness.

The Caps scored an early goal and it was all down hill from there as the Calgary Flames rattled off four straight. Washington was hoping to build off their last win, but that momentum just wasn't there in the 4-1 loss. What happened? Rob Carlin, Alan May and Ryan Billie break it all down.