Washington Capitals

Capitals Head Back to DC in a Major Deficit

The first two games of the playoffs have been nothing short of disappointing for the Washington Capitals. With only four goals and 46 shots on goal in two games, the Capitals have not been performing at the level they need to be to win out over the New York Rangers. Notably, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin […]

Glaring Differences Between the Rangers and Capitals Through Two Games

If you have been watching the first round series between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals, it should be easy to see why the Blueshirts are up two games to none after Tuesday night’s 4-3 victory at Madison Square Garden. Below are the differences between the two clubs and how they have enabled the […]

Fourth Line Drives New York Rangers to Big Game 1 Victory Over the Washington Capitals

To succeed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, teams must have all of their lines going. It is crucial that each team’s big stars play well, that everyone plays a 200-foot game, and that they consistently get the goaltending they need to lift hockey’s Holy Grail come June. It is a pretty simple formula. With that […]

2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Quarterfinals Primer

The 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are ready to start. Here’s a 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Primer exclusively at Inside The Rink. Eastern Conference Quarterfinals The Eastern Conference is the easier of the two conferences in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year. It will still be as hard-hitting as the Western Conference, but not […]

Opinion: NHL Wise Not To Expand Playoff Format

Ironically, the NHL’s most intriguing week came side by side with the NBA’s “play in” games, which help determine which bubble teams will qualify for the playoffs. Simply win, and you’re in. An excellent idea to drive merchandise, gate sales, and keep your telecom companies happy. Be that as it may, extending an olive branch […]

Opinion: Rangers Should Make Quick Work of the Capitals

When it comes to the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals taking on each other in the Stanley Cup playoffs, their bouts seem to go the distance. In 2009 (Capitals won), 2012 (Rangers won), 2013 (Rangers won), and 2015 (Rangers won), the series between the Blueshirts and Capitals went the distance. They were all […]

Washington Capitals Clinch Final Wildcard Spot in Game 82

April 16th was a contentious day in the Eastern Conference. The Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, and Pittsburgh Penguins were all vying for the final wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. As the Capitals faced the Flyers, they were outshot 28-18, but a reliably strong performance from goaltender Charlie Lindgren and […]

Rangers Clinch Best in Everything With Shutout Win Over the Senators

Going into Monday night’s (April 15) game against the Ottawa Senators, the New York Rangers had a singular focus – win baby. That is exactly what they did and they did it convincingly. The Blueshirts shutout the Senators 4-0 to pick up their franchise-record 55th win. With the win, the team clinched a few important […]

Bruins Shut Out by Washington Capitals to Hold Second Wild Card | 4/15/2024

The Bruins visited Washington on Monday, April 15th to hopefully secure their second straight win. However, they had gotten shut out by the Capitals 2-0, who held on to the second wild card into playoffs. Charlie Lindgren made a total of 16 saves for Washington, and Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves for Boston. Both John […]

Alex Ovechkin Sets New NHL Record; Capitals Back in a Wildcard Spot

A New NHL Record In Tuesday night’s win against the Detroit Red Wings, Alexander Ovechkin put his name in history books once again. With just eight seconds remaining in the period, Ovi slipped the puck past goaltender Alex Lyon and netted his 30th of the season, making him the only player to reach a 30-goal […]