The Backhand

On Episode 19 of The Backhand:

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Here's the reCAPs from Games 26-30, on The Backhand.

Game : vs. Anaheim, vs. Pittsburgh, @ Buffalo, @ Chicago, @ Winnipeg

Results: 3-1-1

Overall Record: 18-5-7, 43 pts. (T-1st in Metro)

1st Star of the Games: Ovi, again. (2 G, 6 A)

Ovi Watch: Ovi tied Dave Andreychuk for 1st all-time in power-play goals with his 274th (vs. CHI)

Pack Report: Secret Santa haul from Chris from PA; Dave (Hockey Enjoyer) webstore: https://hockeyenjoyer.bigcartel.com/; Christmas card from Upper Deck

Next Up: vs. LA Kings, @ Flyers, @ Islanders

We'll be back next weekend to reCAP the Capitals games against the Kings, Flyers, and Isles. Peace!

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reCAPs of games 20-25 on The Backhand.

Game : vs. Montreal, vs. Florida, @ Carolina, @ Florida, vs. Chicago, vs. Columbus

Result: 4-1-1 in the last 6

Overall Record: 15-4-6, 36 pts. (1st in Metropolitan)

1st Star of the Games: Ovi (5G + 4A in last 6 games)

Ovi Watch: an Ovi hatty; becomes 2nd-fastest to 750 goals; 7th player to score 20+ in 17 straight seasons; scores against 152nd goalie

Pack Report: a never-ending trade envelope Kelly from California

Next Up: vs. Anaheim (Monday); vs. Chicago (Friday)

We'll be back next weekend to reCAP the Capitals games against the Ducks and Hawks. Peace!

Capitals Game 18 and 19 reCAP on The Backhand.

Game : Capitals @ San Jose; @ Seattle

Result: 4-0 W; 5-2 L

Overall Record: 11-3-5, 27 pts. (2nd in Metropolitan)

1st Star of the Games: Ovi (3 G, 1 A, 10 shots, 4 hits, 21:24 ATOI)

Ovi Watch: 21st all-time in multipoint games; goals 743, 744, and 745, just 21 from tying Jagr; Adin Hill is 151st goalie he's scored on

Pack Report: a trade with Jordan from Ontario

Next Up: vs. Montreal (Wednesday); vs. Florida (Friday)

We'll be back this weekend to reCAP the Capitals games against the Habs and Panthers. Peace!

Welcome to the Capitals Game 15, 16, and 17 reCAP on The Backhand.

Game : Capitals vs.Pittsburgh; @ Anaheim; @ LA Kings

Result: 6-1 W; 3-2 OTL; 2-0 W

Overall Record: 10-2-5, 25 pts., 1st in Metropolitan

1st Star of the Games: Garnet Hathaway: 3 G (2 GWG), 1 A, 17 hits

Ovi Watch: 2 assists vs. PIT (his 9 multi-point games this season) and 382nd for career, T-22nd all-time with Hull and Selanne

Next Up: at San Jose Sharks (Saturday); @ Seattle Kraken (Sunday)

We'll be back next week to reCAP the Capitals game against the Sharks and Kraken. Peace!

Welcome to the Capitals Game 13 an 14 reCAP on The Backhand.

Game : Capitals at Detroit; at Columbus

Result: 2-0 W; 4-3 W

Overall Record: 8-2-4, 20 pts., T-1st in Metropolitan

1st Star of the Game: Zach Fucale (21 saves, became 1st Caps goalie to record a shutout in his first NHL game); Ovi (1 G, 1 A, 4 SOG, 2 hits)

Ovi Watch: scored his 742nd career goal, passing Brett Hull for 4th all-time on the NHL's goal scoring list; next up is Jagr (766)

Next Up: vs. Pittsburgh on Sunday night

We'll be back to reCAP the Capitals game against the Penguins. Peace!

Welcome to the Capitals Game 12 reCAP on The Backhand.

Game : Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres

Result: 5-3 W

Overall Record: 5-1-3, 13 points, T-2nd in Metropolitan Division

1st Star of the Game: Tom Wilson (2 G, 4 SOG, 1 hit, 2 blocks, 21:16 TOI)

Ovi Watch: scored his 741st career goal (T-4th with Brett Hull); had his 600th career assist (5th all-time for Russian-born player)

Next Up: @ Detroit on Thursday

We'll be back to reCAP the Capitals game against the Red Wings. Peace!