Caps Rink Report with Tarik El-Bashir

John Carlson spoke with the media today, as it has nearly been a month since the season was suspended. He addresses questions how he's been keeping busy, how he's staying in shape, what a return to the ice might be like for players after a long layoff, and more. Plus, Rob & Ben Raby look at the great season Carlson was having as he is in the running for the Norris Trophy and the current questions facing the NHL.

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Capitals Head Coach Todd Reirden held a conference call with the media and a large part of the conversation about his teenage son, who has a immunodeficiency disorder and his current concerns during this time. Plus, Reirden talks about what the Caps & the rest of NHL will have to work through upon their return to the ice, whenever that might be. Finally (33:26), Rob, J.J., Brian, and Ben Raby also note an important Capitals anniversary today you might not know about.

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Caps forward Garnet Hathaway joins Rob to talk about his mission to help serve the Arlington County first responders during the pandemic. Rob, J.J., and Brian also discuss Nicklas Backstrom’s conference call with the media where he talks about being a brand-new Dad and if he’d be open to resuming the season without fans if need be.

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Caps GM Brian MacLellan spoke with the media on Monday to update what he could regarding the team and the NHL season. Rob, Brian, & J.J. dive into his answers as MacLellan navigates through this unprecedented time in modern hockey.

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NBC Sports Washington recently re-aired Games 3-6 of the Columbus series from 2018 where the run to the Stanley Cup began, after falling behind 0-2 to the Jackets. Rob, Brian, and J.J. take this opportunity to look back at the First Round that led to the Caps finally hoisting the Cup in Las Vegas.

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Rob, J.J., Brian convene socially distant from one another, less than a week after the season was suspended. They take this opportunity to dive into where John Carlson stands in the pursuit of the Norris Trophy before evaluating who the favorite is for the Hart Memorial Trophy.

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Rob, Brian, & J.J. react to the news that emerged Thursday afternoon that the NHL has suspended its season in light of the coronavirus. They discuss what this means for the Caps, wonder if the season could resume at some point, and more.

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Caps lose 3-2 in a shootout at the Sabres, coming off their win in Pittsburgh. Rob & Brian look at the missed opportunity in Buffalo, Alex Ovechkin scoring #48 on the season, and the upcoming stretch of 3 straight at home.

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Caps follow-up their home loss to Philadelphia by falling in OT to the Rangers, allowing 5 goals to Mika Zibanejad in the process. Rob, Brian, & J.J. recap Alex Ovechkin salvaging a point by scoring 2 late goals, look ahead to Saturday in Pittsburgh, what teams would they like to see Washington face next month, and how the Caps somehow compare to "Shawshank Redemption".

Plus: Hear Todd Reirden's strong & frank comments postgame (12:23)

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The Caps have won three of their past 4 games leading into a stretch that includes games against Philadelphia, the Rangers, and the Penguins this upcoming weekend. Rob & Ben Raby of Capitals Radio look at which teams they'd like to see Washington face in the first round among other important roster questions as the calendar has now flipped to March.

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