Rob & Brian look at the red-hot trip John Carlson has had out West, as he continues his pursuit of winning the Norris Trophy at season's end. They then dive into all other matters surrounding the 1st place Caps.

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Rob catches you up on both victories over Thanksgiving weekend against Tampa & Detroit before his conversation with the Capitals GM Brian MacLellan (8:58). The GM discusses the latest regarding contract negotiations with both Nicklas Backstrom & Braden Holtby, future contractual situation with Alex Ovechkin, new additions such as Brendan Leipsic & Rasko Gudas, the system they play on the ice, and more.

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Alex Ovechkin delivered pizzas across the city, including to those meet in need, and Rob Carlin got to ride shotgun for the experience. Listen to some of the most exclusive access you can get with Ovi, 1 on 1 in his car.

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Get to know Brendan Leipsic, who is in his first season with the Caps. The Winnipeg native tells Rob & Jenks about the start to his career, the fireworks in the recent game vs. Anaheim, and more.

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Rob chats with Beck Malenstyn, just after he made his NHL debut Wednesday night in the World's Most Famous Arena. Next up for Beck is facing his hometown team, the Vancouver Canucks.

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Things got contentious as the Caps hosted & beat Anaheim, but involved Garnet Hathaway spitting on the Ducks' Erik Gudbranson. Rob & Jenks then look at big picture items surrounding the Metro Division leaders and more goalie discussion.

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Rob & Jenks sit down with Caps star Nicklas Backstrom for a wide-ranging conversation. Topics include dealing with cancer in his own family ahead of the team's Hockey Cancer Awareness Night later this month, an anecdote on the team's confidence level during the Cup run, the memorably chaotic evening where they hosted the World Series Champion Nats, and more.

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Caps win 4 of 5 on the road and they sit atop the Metro Division. Rob & Jenks start with the connection that Alex Ovechkin has with 13-year-old cancer survivor Alex Luey. They then continue their campaign for John Carlson for the Norris Trophy and other observations from the team's swing all through Canada. Plus... some quick thoughts on the "Soto Shuffle".

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Rob & Jenks gather after the Caps open up their season long road trip with back to back victories in Chicago & Calgary. They put in perspective how hot a start John Carlson is having (#Johnny4Norris) and try to gauge what this team really is after an up and down start to the season (including Rob's take on Radko Gudas).

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Jam packed episode as we begin with Rob, J.J. and Brian reacting to the Caps 4-3 victory over Toronto at home, that saw the game completely change in 78 seconds. Then Jenks (23:55) joins Rob to weigh in on the latest with the team, including whether or not there should be a goalie controversy.

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