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Caps This Morning

464 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratings

The latest on the Washington Capitals and the NHL with John Walton and Ben Raby

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Episodes

Thursday, March 24th

March 24, 2022 06:20 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Anthony Mantha chats with Ben, Samantha Pell stops by, and the latest on the injury front as the team heads to Buffalo.

Wednesday, March 23rd

March 23, 2022 06:29 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MB

Caps fall to the Blues, Johansson makes his return, Kuznetsov and Mantha shine, and Buffalo up next on Friday.

Tuesday, March 22nd

March 22, 2022 06:52 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

MJ90 returns, Johan Larsson is a Capital, a post-trade deadline analysis from Tarik El-Bashir, and the Blues in D.C. tonight.

Monday, March 21st

March 21, 2022 06:12 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MB

It's trade deadline day, Braden Holtby returns to a standing ovation, and John Carlson injured late against Dallas.

Friday, March 18th

March 18, 2022 05:02 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Caps blast the Jackets, the upward climb in the Metro continues, and Carolina up next tonight in Raleigh.

Thursday, March 17th

March 17, 2022 06:24 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Latest on the playoff picture, Snivley re-signs, Caps in Columbus tonight and a listen back in montage form to Alex Ovechkin's milestone night on Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 16th

March 16, 2022 06:20 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MB

Ovechkin passes Jagr for third all-time in win over Islanders, Kuznetsov shines again, Columbus up next tomorrow.

Tuesday, March 15th

March 15, 2022 07:08 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Eller back in COVID protocol, what the lineup looks like without him, and Islanders radio voice Chris King joins John for a preview of tonight's game.

Monday, March 14th

March 14, 2022 07:13 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

A successful Canada trip, the trade deadline is one week from today, and the Islanders come to 7th and F tomorrow.

Friday, March 11th

March 11, 2022 06:43 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Ovechkin tries to pass Jagr in Vancouver tonight, Tarik El-Bashir joins John as Caps close out western road trip.

Thursday, March 10th

March 10, 2022 05:26 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Backstrom reaches 1,000 points, Oshie gets the Caps a point in Edmonton, and off to face Vancouver tomorrow night.

Wednesday, March 9th

March 09, 2022 06:21 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Ovechkin ties Jagr, Caps rally to defeat the Flames, Edmonton the opponent tonight, and Oilers TV voice Jack Michaels joins John.

Tuesday, March 8th

March 08, 2022 06:29 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MB

Ovechkin and Backstrom reach 1,000 games together tonight in Calgary, and a look at the Flames as a rugged road trip begins.

Monday, March 7th

March 07, 2022 06:50 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Caps defeat the Kraken, and a Canadian road trip awaits. Seattle play-by-play announcer Everett Fitzhugh, on his NHL start in Washington and being a hockey trailblazer.

Friday, March 4th

March 04, 2022 06:50 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Caps cruise to 4-0 win over Carolina, Vanacek shines, power play continues to roll, Seattle visits for the first time Saturday night.

Thursday, March 3rd

March 03, 2022 06:44 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Brian MacLellan meets the media, Carolina in tonight, and the show is one year old today!

Wednesday, March 2nd

March 02, 2022 07:10 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

John and Joe Beninati discuss the state of the team as Carolina visits D.C. tomorrow night.

Tuesday, March 1st

March 01, 2022 07:21 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

Caps again fall at home, this time to Toronto. Vanacek shines after Samsonov pulled, Tom Wilson has a monster game. Carolina up next Thursday.

Monday, February 28th

February 28, 2022 07:09 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Caps fall in Philadelphia Saturday, and the need for a strong rebound this week. Toronto comes to town tonight.

Friday, February 25th

February 25, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.35 MB

Caps fall to the Rangers on a quiet night offensively. Flyers up next as road trip concludes tomorrow in Philadelphia.

Thursday, February 24th

February 24, 2022 06:51 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

John returns from the Olympics, Caps in New York to face the Rangers, and Trevor Van Riemsdyk chats with Ben.

Friday, January 28th

January 28, 2022 08:14 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Ben chats one-on-one with Braden Holtby (!) about his time in D.C. as he prepares to face Washington for the first time, Caps in Dallas tonight to close out January.

Thursday, January 27th

January 27, 2022 06:44 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MB

Caps continue to struggle with 4-1 loss to San Jose, secondary scoring badly needed, and Braden Holtby and the Dallas Stars await tomorrow night.

Wednesday, January 26th

January 26, 2022 09:46 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Caps face the Sharks tonight, Elliotte Friedman says the Caps are kicking the tires on Marc-Andre Fleury, Vanacek's recent run, and congrats to Keith Yandle.

Tuesday, January 25th

January 25, 2022 07:13 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Caps blanked by the Knights, striving for consistency as the second half begins, San Jose comes in tomorrow night.

Monday, January 24th

January 24, 2022 11:15 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Ovechkin's MVP candidacy, Caps welcome Vegas to town tonight, and a Caps playoff hero faces Washington later this week.

Friday, January 21st

January 21, 2022 06:10 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Nick Jensen injured as Caps leave Boston empty-handed. Ottawa up next tomorrow.

Thursday, January 20th

January 20, 2022 09:35 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Orlov suspended as Caps head to Boston tonight. Joe Haggerty joins John to scout the Bruins.

Wednesday, January 19th

January 19, 2022 06:33 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Caps with a gutsy rally after a rough start against the Jets, Peter Laviolette on a terrific performance by a rookie, Boston up next tomorrow night.

Tuesday, January 18th

January 18, 2022 07:23 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Jets in town tonight, evaluating the goalies with the second half approaching, and Anthony Mantha making slow but steady progress.

Monday, January 17th

January 17, 2022 06:58 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

A mixed bag weekend for the Caps, Bruce Boudreau sits down with Ben and talks about his last few weeks as coach of the Canucks. Winnipeg in tomorrow night.

Friday, January 14th

January 14, 2022 06:40 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

All Ovechkin, all the time. His status for the weekend, his return to the All-Star game, and his heavy workload. Also, Bruce Boudreau returns to Washington Sunday.

Thursday, January 13th

January 13, 2022 06:53 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Tarik El-Bashir from The Athletic stops by to chat goalies, offense, and the state of the team with a busy stretch coming up. Caps face the Isles Saturday.

Wednesday, January 12th

January 12, 2022 08:29 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MB

Peter Laviolette chats with John, Ovechkin takes a maintenance day, and NHL news and notes.

Tuesday, January 11th

January 11, 2022 06:20 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Caps start well, but get walloped by Boston, too many turnovers, and where does the goaltending go from here? Islanders up next Saturday.

Monday, January 10th

January 10, 2022 06:29 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Bruins in town tonight, talking goalies, power play, and a first in franchise history over the weekend.

Friday, January 7th

January 07, 2022 07:53 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Garnet Hathaway joins the show, Dmitry Orlov is good to go, and the Caps are back in action tonight in St. Louis.

Thursday, January 6th

January 06, 2022 07:28 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MB

Tom Wilson chats with Ben on the eve of his 600th NHL game, and the Caps prepare to head to St. Louis today to start a two-game road trip.

Wednesday, January 5th

January 05, 2022 05:52 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Alan May chats with John about the power play, overtime and more, as the Caps continue to get ready for St. Louis Friday night.

Tuesday, January 4th

January 04, 2022 07:21 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray chats with Ben about attending a recent Caps game, and John talks to Shane Griffin, the biggest Caps fan in Australia.

Monday, January 3rd

January 03, 2022 07:40 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

The boys are back to start 2022! Talking an overtime loss to the Devils, Carlson also aging like a fine wine and free food for Ben!

Wednesday, December 22nd

December 22, 2021 07:52 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Caps postponed in Philly, no Olympics for the NHL, and Assistant GM Ross Mahoney joins us to talk Caps prospects and more.

Tuesday, December 21st

December 21, 2021 07:54 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

NHL pausing after Tuesday's games, but Caps still on with Flyers. Olympics very much in doubt. Last game until after the holidays tonight in Philadelphia.

Monday, December 20th

December 20, 2021 07:50 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Northern Virginia's Joe Snively makes his NHL debut, Caps fall to the Kings, and more COVID trouble as the Caps prepare to head to Philadelphia.

Friday, December 17th

December 17, 2021 08:58 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Mike Milbury joins John to talk Caps, the NHL, and his new podcast. Caps travel plans change again, game with the Jets tonight.

Thursday, December 16th

December 16, 2021 08:37 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Kuznetsov in protocol, Caps rally late but fall to the Hawks, a tough night for the penalty kill, and the team off to Winnipeg today.

Tuesday, December 14th

December 14, 2021 06:25 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MB

Backstrom's return appears imminent, Conor Sheary chats with Ben, and the Caps are getting healthier in advance of the trip to Chicago.

Monday, December 13th

December 13, 2021 07:38 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MB

Back at practice today, with all ayes on who might return. Ken Sabourin joins John as the Caps get ready for Chicago Wednesday.

Friday, December 10th

December 10, 2021 07:01 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Alex Ovechkin sits down with Ben, talking team success, his family, and his growing memorabilia collection. Samantha Pell from the Washington Post also stops by as the Caps take on Pittsburgh.

Thursday, December 9th

December 09, 2021 08:45 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

GM Brian MacLellan sits down with John, talking goalies, Peter Laviolette, facing adversity, how Alex Ovechkin has evolved and more.