Caps Rink Report with Tarik El-Bashir

Washington gets edged at home by Minnesota 2-1. Rob & Alan look at the continued strong play by Brett Connolly and then preview Sunday afternoon against visiting Philadelphia (11:17).

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A preview of tonight's game as the Caps welcome in the Wild.

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Caps tie it up late, but lose 5-4 in OT to visiting Tampa Bay. Rob, Alan, J.J. Regan, and Brian McNally recap the action packed evening that had a lot of scoring and even some fighting sprinkled in. They also address the Michael Kempny injury and what it could mean for the lineup (12:50).

UP NEXT: Hosting Minnesota Friday at 7pm

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A preview of tonight's game between first place teams.

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Caps take care of New Jersey on the road 4-1 for victory #43 on the season. The guys give props to Andre Burakovsky's play before looking at the summer ahead for Brett Connolly after he has now scored 20 goals this season. Finally, a preview for Wednesday night when the Lightning come to Washington (25:42)

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Caps lose 6-3 at the Lightning despite two goals from Alex Ovechkin (47 & 48). Rob, Alan, & Ryan recap the physical game between two first place teams, marvel at Ovechkin yet again, and size up how Tampa Bay looks at the moment. Then they react to Steven Stamkos' comments that were critical of the current playoff format (17:37).

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For the 2nd time this month, the Caps win in Philadelphia, this being a 5-2 final. Rob, Alan, Ryan, & Brian McNally look back at the evening from Wells Fargo Center in Philly which includes their growing affection for Carl Hagelin and Tom Wilson reaching the 20 goal plateau for the season.

Also, a preview for Saturday night when Washington visits 1st place Tampa Bay.

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Caps lose 5-3 at the Penguins, after a 2-0 lead evaporated in a 2 minute span. Rob, Ryan, and Brent Johnson fully breakdown the Alex Ovechkin/Sidney Crosby embrace at the end of the game. Was it a headlock? A hug? What was said? Plus, Washington has "Bad Puck Luck" in another hard hitting edition of this rivalry.

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Caps defeat Winnipeg 3-1 in D.C. for their 7th consecutive victory. Rob, Alan, & Ryan look at the match-up between first place teams and at how well Washington has played post All Star Break. They then go around the NHL and try to figure out if the Metropolitan is the best division in hockey.

UP NEXT: Caps at Penguins Tuesday 7pm

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Caps win their 6th consecutive game, 3-0 over the visiting Devils. The guys revel in Andre Burakovsky scoring in his 3rd straight game and Braden Holtby earning another shutout. They then handicap the current MVP & Coach of the Year races (19:09).

Up Next: Sunday at 7p at home vs. Winnipeg.

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