Caps Rink Report with Tarik El-Bashir

Caps drop their first game in 2020, a 3-2 loss at the Flyers. Rob, Brian. & J.J. discuss the game in Philadelphia and then have an extended conversation on the goalie situation, to which J.J. has a strong message to the fans on if they would trade Braden Holtby. It wraps up with TSN's Craig Button joining the podcast to relay what he saw from Caps 1st round pick Connor McMichael at the World Junior Championship.

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The Caps started the year with 2 great wins, including an insane comeback over the Sharks. Rob & Brian discuss the victories over Carolina & San Jose as Washington continues to hold the most points in all of the NHL. Before hearing a report from Hershey, they examine if the 1 game suspension to Alex Ovechkin is worthwhile for missing the All Star Game. They wrap it up by speaking with the voice of the Hershey Bears, Zack Fisch, who fills you in on all you need to know about the AHL affiliate for the Capitals.

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Rob Carlin, Brian McNally, & Ben Raby bring you a must-listen episode about the decade that was for the Washington Capitals as they discuss highs & lows from each season. Re-live the only decade that resulted in a Capitals Stanley Cup Championship.

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Rob is joined by Caps defenceman Radko Gudas and Radko's father Leo, who has been traveling with the team on the annual Dad's Trip. Leo once had an opportunity himself to play in the NHL before becoming a coach in the Czech Republic and talks of what it is like to see his son play in the NHL.

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For the 2nd time in a week, the Caps get beat by Columbus. Rob, Brian, & J.J. breakdown why Washington is struggling so much against the Blue Jackets and what they can change ahead of their meeting against each other next week. They also examine the Taylor Hall trade from all angles and a special moment in the midst of the Dad's Trip.

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Caps beat the Bruins 3-2 and Capitals Talk gives immediate reaction to the big win at home, that included a controversial call on an offside review. They discuss T.J. Oshie's big night, bouncing back from the Columbus loss, real time reaction to Anthony Rendon to the Angels, and more.

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Rob & Brian look at the red-hot trip John Carlson has had out West, as he continues his pursuit of winning the Norris Trophy at season's end. They then dive into all other matters surrounding the 1st place Caps.

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Rob catches you up on both victories over Thanksgiving weekend against Tampa & Detroit before his conversation with the Capitals GM Brian MacLellan (8:58). The GM discusses the latest regarding contract negotiations with both Nicklas Backstrom & Braden Holtby, future contractual situation with Alex Ovechkin, new additions such as Brendan Leipsic & Rasko Gudas, the system they play on the ice, and more.

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Alex Ovechkin delivered pizzas across the city, including to those meet in need, and Rob Carlin got to ride shotgun for the experience. Listen to some of the most exclusive access you can get with Ovi, 1 on 1 in his car.

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Get to know Brendan Leipsic, who is in his first season with the Caps. The Winnipeg native tells Rob & Jenks about the start to his career, the fireworks in the recent game vs. Anaheim, and more.

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