Caps Rink Report with Tarik El-Bashir

Caps score 2 goals in the 3rd period to leave Detroit 3-2 winners. Due to some technical difficulties that have since been resolved, we bring you a different sort of postgame podcast. Hear the highlights from the win, including player interviews during intermissions and what Todd Reirden had to say afterwards.

Rob & crew will be back for Tuesday night's game as the first place Capitals host Philadelphia.

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Caps troubles in Dallas continue as they get tripped up 2-1 in overtime. Rob, Ryan, Brent, and Brian continue to scratch their heads at the power play difficulties, before giving props to the continued great play of Phoenix Copley in net.

Finally, for you media nerds, some "Inside TV" explanation of on air/technical follies the guys experienced after the loss (25:17).

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Caps lose 5-2 at the Blues despite leading 2-1. Rob, Ryan, and Brent Johnson start with the positive of the night as Alex Ovechkin scores his 30th goal of the season before trying to diagnose what's wrong with the power play.

Come for the hockey, stay to hear about Brent's odds superstitions (16:46).

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Capitals lose 6-3 at home to the Predators, despite an early 2-0 lead. They guys look at the final game of 2018, including Michael Kempny's play.

Rob, Alan, and Ryan then all recall their most indelible moments from the Stanley Cup run (15:32) before the calendar flips to 2019.

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For the 2nd straight Saturday night, Washington wins in Ottawa, this one by the score of 3-2 for a 4th consecutive victory. In honor of the "Gordie Howe hat trick" by Tyler Lewington, Alan talks about the time he had one himself in 1989. Memoriable night for both Lewington & Madison Bowey, who each recorded their first career goals in the win.

The guys highlight Phoenix Copley who earns another victory in net, while stopping 31 shots (21:38). Up next: Monday afternoon vs. Nashville.

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Caps victoriously return to the ice in D.C. by the final of 3-1 over Carolina after a few days off. The guys go over the win including the strong play in net by Braden Holtby, questionable officiating ,and the latest on Matt Niskanen after his crash into the boards.

Rob, Alan, & Brian close the conversation on Alex Ovechkin being voted as one of the All Star Game captains (26:01).

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Phoenix Copley and the Caps blank the Senators 4-0 before Christmas break. The guys go over what they dub a "Sleepy Shutout", Copley's first career shutout, Tyler Lewington's debut, and.... a non-hockey topic originating from North Pole, Alaska.

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Washington edges the Sabres 2-1 for their second win over them in D.C. in less than a week. The guys give it up for Braden Holtby, and If you want to hear about how #TomWilsonIsAwesome, then this is your chance. Up next: Saturday night Ottawa.

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Washington gets clipped at home to rival Pittsburgh 2-1 ending the 5 game win streak and Alex Ovechkin's stretch of 14 straight games with a point. Rob, Alan, and Ben credit Braden Holtby's effort, then dive into the Tom Wilson fight in the opening minute of the game.

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Rob is joined by Elliotte Friedman of "Hockey Night in Canada" for his perspective on Alex Ovechkin's dominance and if he thinks Washington can repeat.

They then go around the NHL for Elliotte's take on the Flyers coaching shake-up, how good (or overrated) are the Leafs, and much more.

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