Caps Rink Report with Tarik El-Bashir

Rob, Alan, and Brian evaluate why the Caps came up short 2-1 at home to Columbus. They look at the top notch play in net by both Braden Holtby & Sergei Bobrovsky, the upcoming 5 game stretch, update on John Carlson, and more.

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Caps edge the visiting Penguins 2-1 as T.J. Oshie scores in the final minutes. Rob, Alan, and Brian focus in on a wild Rivalry night that included a controversial hit by Evgeni Malkin on Oshie, another great game by John Carlson, the latest on Brooks Orpik, and finally earning back to back wins.

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Caps earn a much needed win over visiting Edmonton, by the final of 4-2. Rob, Alan, Ryan, and Brian tip their own caps to the 4th line's stellar play, including Travis Boyd's 2 assists. They then focus on the incredible passing of Nicklas Backstrom and of course Alex Ovechkin's goal scoring. For you Silver Spring, MD natives out there, the end of this postgame edition is especially for you.

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Capitals return home but fall 4-3 in overtime to Dallas. Rob, Alan, & Ryan are joined by a new addition to our team Brian McNally to recap the evening. They also look ahead to Monday's rematch against Edmonton.

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Capitals fall 6-4 as they allow 3 goals in the final minutes. Rob, Brent, and Ryan recap the final leg of the Canadian road trip. They look into how the defending Champs have looked so far this season and marvel at Alex Ovechkin's scorching start.

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Loaded episode alert. Rob chats with former longtime Capital Karl Alzner as Washington visits Alzner and the Canadiens on Thursday evening. A very open and honest conversation that includes what it was like to be on a different team when the Caps won the Cup. Following that, Eric Engels of Rogers Sportsnet gives a detailed look at Montreal and their strong start.

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The Capitals earned two points in a shootout 4-3 victory Saturday in Calgary. Pheonix Copley led the Caps between the pipes saving 27 of the 30 shots he faced. Jakub Vrana, TJ Oshie and Matt Niskanen took care of scoring efforts during regulation, while Nicklas Backstrom sealed the deal in the shootout. Rob and Al have all this and more in your latest episode of Capitals Talk.

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Rob, Ryan, & Al Koken let you know what happened in the Capitals 4-1 loss at the Oilers. Topics include Alex Chiasson scoring against his old team the same day he gets his championship ring, inconsistent play by Washington so far, Tom Wilson suspension upheld, and controversial delay of game penalty.

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Rob & J.J. get a sneak peek at the next opponent Edmonton by chatting with Oilers radio analyst Bob Stauffer. Certainly a lot of discussion centering their young star Connor McDavid. Caps visit Edmonton Thursday evening.

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Capitals skated past the Canucks 5-2 and Rob, Ryan, and Brent Johnson let you know all that went down in Western Canada including Nicklas Backstrom's 600th career assist. They look at Alex Ovechkin's great start and how Washington keeps delivering on the Power Play. They wrap it up with a look at Thursday's trip to Edmonton & Connor McDavid.

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