Rob Carlin and JJ Regan are joined by Ben Raby from the Washington Capitals Radio Network to break down Todd Reirden's Monday media availability. Reirden talked about the state of the team as they await more information on the start of the season. There was some notable news -- including who will be the #1 goaltender when the season resumes, and whether Caps fans will see one of the top prospects in the organization when the puck drops again.

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Rob is joined by two Hall-of-Famers, Bryan Trottier and Larry Murphy, to discuss the new 3-on-3 hockey league debuting next summer. The pair have 10 Stanley Cup Championships between them - Murphy, the former Cap defenseman, won 4 with the Penguins and Red Wings; Trotter won 4 with the Islanders and 2 with the Penguins. Along with the start-up league, you'll want to hear if they think Alex Ovechkin will eventually pass Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history, and whether John Carlson will win his first Norris Trophy this year.

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Rob Carlin and JJ Regan are joined by Mike Vogel from Washingtoncaps.com to react to the comments made by Braden Holtby to the media about the George Floyd protests, as well as the NHL returning. Holtby made some strong statements about using his platform to make a difference in the world when it comes to racial injustices and police brutality. The veteran netminder also went on to give his thoughts on the NHL's return to play plan and what exactly he has been doing to keep himself in shape.

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Rob, JJ and Ben Raby highlight the headlines from Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan's media availability on Friday. Perhaps the biggest news from MacLellan involved one of the Caps' top prospects, Connor McMichael, and the chances he joins the team for the playoff run. MacLellan also weighs in on the revised playoff format -- and who it favors.

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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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