Caps Rink Report with Tarik El-Bashir

Rob has brought together two of the most iconic National Anthem singers in the NHL, Caleb Green and Bob McDonald, onto the pod to discuss their inspiring friendship that began in the service and has spilled over to the ice. The two Capitals legends discuss how they began singing together and what winning the championship in 2018 has meant to them.

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Some good news for Caps and hockey fans -- The NHL announced a 'Return To Play' plan once it is deemed safe to resume on-ice action. Rob Carlin is joined by play-by-play voice Joe Beninati and NBCSW Caps Insider JJ Regan to discuss what it all means for the Caps. From the 24 team playoff format - to what the end of the regular season means in terms of individual accolades for Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson - and whether the time off can help Washington in their chase for the Stanley Cup, the guys break down the latest news.

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Rob and JJ are joined by Todd Halloran, owner of the Caps ECHL affiliate South Carolina Stingrays. The players in the ECHL didn't get their final paychecks thanks to the COVID-19 shutdown. So, the owner held an auction of the team's jerseys - and pledged to double the amount raised.

In the 2nd part of the Pod, Rob catches up with Caps Center Lars Eller, who is helping DC's homeless during the pandemic in a unique way.

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Rob is joined by Nick Cotsonika from NHL.com to discuss Commissioner Gary Bettman's recent statements at a Digital Keynote Interview With Leaders on the return of the NHL season. Nick gives his thoughts on the likelihood of the season coming back, what it would look like, where it would take place and what he took away from what the Commissioner had to say.

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Rob and JJ update the ongoing negotiations with the Capitals AHL farm team, the Hershey Bears. The two also discuss the Bears season being cut short - and look at the Bears who could help a potential playoff run if the season resumes.

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It has been 2 years since Evgeny Kutznetsov's game winning goal in Pittsburgh finally lifted the Caps past their arch rivals. Rob chats with Kutznetsov about his big moment and Evgeny gives a surprising answer as to what he thinks is the biggest goal of his career.

Rob also is then joined by Brian McNally, Ryan Billie, and Ben Raby for their memories of that historic evening in franchise history.

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Joel Ward, a name who will always be part of Caps Playoff history, joins Rob to discuss his decision to officially retire from the NHL. Ward talks about growing up in Toronto, the famous Game 7 goal to beat Boston, Washington's pursuits of winning the Cup, and more.

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Rob is joined by Caps forward Nic Dowd & his wife Paige to talk about "Dowd's Crowd", their charitable venture to assist children with Autism attend games in a safe environment. Nic also gives his thoughts on the possibility of the NHL playing neutral site games this year and all the circumstances that would come it.

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You've heard them on Caps games for decades. Joe B., Locker, and Smokin' Al join Rob to share some of their best memories (and a few not so fun ones) from their long tenures of broadcasting Capitals games on television.

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Hear from 4 guys who have spent their careers covering hockey day in and day out. Rob, J.J., Brian, and Ben share the fun stories, the embarrassing moments, the truly memorable times, and more. Plus, their takes on the Nats World Series Zoom Reunion (27:52).

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