A four-point weekend against the Penguins and Bruins, Philadelphia up next tomorrow, and evaluating Samsonov and Vanacek's recent performances.

A busy weekend begins in Pittsburgh Saturday. Penguins radio voice Josh Getzoff joins John for a preview.

Ovechkin reaches another milestone, Carlson's massive night, a takedown of the two-time champs, and Ilya Samsonov has re-entered the chat.

The goalie job is up for grabs again, Tampa Bay in tonight, and Ben chats with Marcus Johansson.

Memories from 14 years ago today, Tom Gulitti from NHL.com chats with John at the practice rink, and some changes at practice among the forwards.

Goaltending an area of concern after another lopsided loss at home, slow starts continue to haunt the Caps, and Tampa Bay comes to town Wednesday night.

Ovechkin misses practice, Caps prepare for Minnesota, and Tarik El-Bashir joins us to chat McMichael, the final four weeks and more.

A tough night at home against Carolina, Tom Wilson with a goal and a fight, and a long layoff as the team takes some time off this week.

Backstrom's most excellent weekend, Carolina in tonight, Hurricanes TV voice Mike Maniscalco joins us.