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Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals

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Locked On Capitals podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Washington Capitals and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Caps enthusiast Dan Holmi, the Locked On Capitals podcast provides your daily Caps fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Capitals franchise. Locked On Capitals takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Capitals locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Capitals podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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The Capitals will need to bring their physical game against the Rangers. Ryan Leonard makes his decision about where he will play in the fall

April 20, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about how the Capitals will have to bring their physical game vs The Rangers. The Capitals have their tough guy and so do the Rangers in Matt Rempe. It's Dan's belief that the Capitals play better when they play a tough, physical style of hockey. Later Dan talks about Ryan Leonard's decision to play at Boston College again in his sophomore season. Then in the final segment Dan talks about the Caps calling up netminder from the Carolina Stingray...

The Capitals face the Rangers in the playoffs as underdogs - Can the Caps prove a lot of people wrong. Sandin and Jensen close to returning

April 19, 2024 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

The Capitals are in a bit of an unfamiliar territory. They're the underdogs. This is a team that's been consistently good for years. The New York Rangers were the president trophy winners and Capitals. Well, they had to win the last game of the season to qualify for the playoffs. The Caps missed the playoffs for the first time in 8 years last season. The Capitals and their fans were ready for them to right the ship and get back into the playoffs. The Capitals enter into this series with ...

The date has been set for the first game of the playoff with the Capitals vs The Rangers. What to expect and who will win the series

April 18, 2024 23:25 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

In this special crossover edition of Locked on Capitals/Rangers Dan talks about the Capitals vs The Rangers and what to expect. The Rangers are the president's trophy winners and are favored to win. The Capitals had to sneak into the last wild card spot by beating the Flyers in the last game of the regular season. How do the Caps stack up against the Rangers and is there a chance the Capitals could actually down the Rangers and move on to the next round. There's a lot at stake for the Capita...

The Capitals defeat the Flyers and are headed to the playoffs to face the Rangers

April 17, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals... THE CAPITALS ARE HEADED TO THE PLAYOFFS. Pulling off the improbable and winning games when they needed to. The Caps best chance at making the playoffs was winning the game tonight and that is what they did. The Caps bought in and were doing what they had to - to secure the win. Alex Ovechkin deflects Dylan Mcllrath's shot and TJ Oshie gets an early empty netter. Charlie Lindgren was huge in the Capitals success again saving 25 of 26. The Caps will fac...

The Capitals blank the Bruins. All they need to do is beat the Flyers and they're playoff bound

April 16, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Caps blanking the Bruins. The Capitals found that playoff gear tonight. A game that they absolutely had to win. They did just that by Blank the first place in the Atlantic Bruins Charlie Lindgren was HUGE and all it took was the goal by John Carlson from the blue line and a late goal by Nic Dowd to cement the Capitals win. This game had huge implications in the regard that if they lost they would have most assuredly  been out of play...

With Ryan Leonard's season over at Boston College - is now the perfect time for him to join the Capitals? With Nick Jensen out the Caps call up tough guy Dylan McIlrath

April 15, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about Ryan Leonard and if now is the perfect time for him to join the team that drafted him. Leonard's season is over for Boston College. Boston College Eagles was shut out 2-0 by the Denver Pioneers in the 2024 National Championship game. Ryan has a few options: He could join the Caps Monday night vs The Bruins, he could wait and see if the Caps make it to the playoffs and join them then or he could sign a ATA with Hershey and help them in the...

The Capitals get a BIG win over the Lightning! Nick Jensen leaves the ice on a stretcher.

April 14, 2024 04:31 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals huge win over the Lightning by a score of 4-2. This game had a pretty scary moment when Nick Jensen left the game after a big hit by Michael Eyssimont. Jensen had to leave the game on a stretcher. The Caps played a big physical game because they were looking for revenge for the Jensen hit. Nic Dowd and Michael Eyssimont got into a fight. The Caps got goals by Sonny Milano (2) John Carlson and Nic Dowd. With his goal, Carlson ...

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Locked On Capitals podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Washington Capitals and the National Hockey League.

The Capitals fall to the Sabres and get bumped out of the Wild Card spot

April 12, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals losing to the Sabres...AGAIN! The Capitals had some good momentum going in the first, but the Caps lost control and the ice was tilted in the Sabre favor. Connor McMichael and Tom Wilson were the only Caps to find the back of the net. Charlie Lindgren didn't play his best hockey and stopped 14 of 17. Spencer Carbery did what he could do to mix up the lines he did have some luck with Max Pacioretty and Connor McMichael working...

The Capitals need to keep their foot on the gas. Other NHL players hate playing against Tom Wilson - but would love to have him as a teammate

April 11, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about how the Capitals need to keep their foot on the gas for the remainder of the season. The Caps did win a big game over Detroit, but they must keep focus if they want to get in the playoffs. Later Dan talks about a recent NHL poll asking what players they don't like playing against but would like to have a s a teammate. Tom Wilson was ranked number four on that list. Later Dan talks about two Capitals prospects (s Brett Hyland and Cam Allen...

The Washington Capitals pick up a huge win and two points with the win over the Red Wings putting them back in a playoff position

April 10, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Caps huge win over the Detroit Red Wings. This is a Capitals team that had lost 6 games in a row. How did they find a way to get it done in a game of great importance? Alex Ovech and Dylan Strome both found the back of the net and Charlie Lindgren nearly earned a shutout victory if wasn't for Patrick Kane score a goal with only second left in the game. This was a huge win for the Capitals as they picked up two hue point and jumped ove...

The check engine light is on for this year's Capitals team. Is it just a loose gas cap or are they facing a rebuild?

April 09, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals. The Check engine light is on for this year's Capitals team. Is it an easy fix or will it require a lengthy off-season rebuild? The Caps have been reliant on young and inexperienced players to try and stand up to some of the best in the NHL. The veterans on this team have also taken on a bigger role with some big subtractions to this years team. Can they survive the storm and make it to the playoffs? Rasmus Sandin will miss at least two games and that me...

The Capitals lost Rasmus Sandin to injury - what does that mean for the Caps? The Caps have now lost 6 in a row

April 08, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals 6th loss in a row. This time to the Ottawa Senators. Another game of the Caps over passing and thinking about thing too much when they should just be crashing the net. Max Pacioretty and Aliaksei Protas found the back of the net for the Capitals. There was a special ceremony for John Carlson's 1000th game. With appearances from Braden Holtby, Karl Alzner, Nick Backstrom and TJ Oshie. The Capitals don't have many games left in...

The officiating mess in Friday's game vs Hurricanes. Caps drop 5 in a row. Alex Ovechkin two goal night

April 07, 2024 02:55 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the officiating mess in the Caps vs Canes game. After Ovechkin the officiating felt tilted in the Canes favor after coach Rod Brind ’Amour complained when an intentional offsides ruling allowed Ovechkin to score his second of the game. The team was already frustrated when Evgeny Kuznetsov got away with a penalty after he tripped Nick Jensen, then Aho drew an arguably questionable call just over a minute later. Yeah I mean Corey, it's just...

The Capitals playoff hopes just got dimmer with another ugly loss. How did the Capitals get in this position?

April 05, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals playoff picture. Their hopes got that much dimmer with their fourth straight loss. This time to the Pittsburgh Penguins . The Capitals have 82 standings points, one point behind the Islanders  in the wild card race. The Caps have a game in-hand on the Isles. Later Dan talks about the loss. The Caps poured it oin the third and didn't play a complete game. Alex Ovechkin was the only Capital to find the back of the net. In the f...

The Washington Capitals will get Tom Wilson back for the game Thursday vs the Penguins. Darcy Kuemper injured?

April 04, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about how the Capitals will see the return of Tom Wilson after serving a 6 game suspension for a high stick on Noah Gregor. This is the perfect time for him to return because the Capitals will most likely be without TJ Oshie. With Tom Wilson returning Matthew Phillips we be going back to Hershey. Darcy Kuemper left the Capitals optional skate today shortly after it started. He said that he thinks he will be fine, he just tweaked something. If n...

The Washington Capitals get blown out in Buffalo. How do they turn it around before the Penguins on Thursday?

April 03, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals loss to the Sabres by a score of 6-2. The Capitals were too busy looking for the cute pass and should have been looking to make more quality shots on net. Martin Fehervary and Dylan Strome were the only Caps to find the back of the net. Charlie Lindgren got the hook in the third period and Darcy Kuemper entered the game. The move was more about giving Lindgren a rest and getting Kuemper some reps. The Caps will need to brush ...

Charlie Lindgren's rise to the top. Ryan Leonard continues to be huge for Boston College. Who's in and who's out vs the Sabres

April 02, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about Capitals netminder Charlie Lindgren's rise to the top.  He started out in the Montreal Canadiens organization and felt a bit trapped like he couldn't catch a break in the NHL. He went then to the St Louis Blues where he found success with their AHL affiliate. His luck really changed with the Capitals. This season he has been the Capitals saving grace on many occasions. How did he go from a virtual unknown to one of the most sought-after g...

The Washington Capitals fall to the Boston Bruins in the shootout but still pick up a point. John Carlson's 1000th game. The Caps plans for the future

April 01, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals shootout loss to the Boston Bruins. The Capitals were looking to get two more points but had to settle for one. Despite the loss the Caps are in third place and their playoff hopes are still alive. The Caps got goals from Mike Sgarbossa and John Carlson. It was John Carlson's 1000th NHL game and he had to play huge in the absence of Rasmus Sandin. Later Dan talks about what moves the Caps should make in the off season so they...

Ryan Leonard's 4-point game helps lift the BC Eagles over the MT Huskies. The Capitals goalie problem. John Carlson's 1000th game

March 30, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about Ryan Leonard's 4-point game the help lift the Boston College Eagles over the Michigan Tech Huskies. Through 58 games has 29 goals and 29 assists for 58 points. Today's game marked Leonard's seventh multi-point game of the season and sixth multi-assist game of the year. Later Dan talks about the goalie situations for the Capitals. Charlie Lindgren has played so well that he is the number one goalie for the Capitals. The problem is that the...

The Washington Capitals stumble in Toronto and fall to the Leafs 5-1

March 29, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Caps have fallen to the Leafs every time they've face them this season. Nic Dowd was the only Cap to find the back of the net. The Caps were outshot, outworked and simply outplayed by the Maple Leafs. Despite the box score the Charlie Lindgren did his best to play superman and save the Capitals; but even Chalie couldn't save the Capitals tonight. The Caps were coming off big wins over the ...

Ethan Bear to enter the NHLPA's program. Dylan Strome is the Caps secret weapon. Caps to stay in DC

March 28, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about Ethan Bear entering the NHLPA's player assistance program and what that means for Ethan and the Capitals. Ethan hasn't found an everyday role on the Caps, but we hope he gets the help he needs. Vinny Iorio gets the call to fill the roster spot Ethan left. With Sonny Milano out due to injury Matthew Phillips gets the call up before the Caps head to Toronto. Later Dan talks about how Dylan Strome has been the consistent goal scorer the Caps...

The Washington Capitals down the Red Wings and the playoff picture is looking better!

March 27, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

  In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings. It was a back-and-forth game that required overtime for the Caps to get the win. Dylan Strome continues to be the biggest offensive weapon in the Capitals arsenal. Dylan had two goals on the night including the OT game winner. Nic Dowd and Connor McMichael also found the back of the net. Charlie Lindgren continues to be one of the best netminder in the NHL as he saved 30 of 33 There...

Alex Ovechkin is heating up at just the right time - as the Capitals are playing their best hockey of the season

March 26, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about how Alex Ovechkin is heating up at just the right time and helping lead the team play their best hockey of the season. But how is he getting it done? Alex Ovechkin got off to his slowest start in his entire career. After the All-Star break he was a changed man and really stepped up his goal scoring power. And as Alex Ovechkin goes - so goes the Capitals and one of the biggest thing's is that He is now only 47 goals shy of passing the grea...

Who's gonna stop us? The Capitals shutout the Winnipeg Jets as the Caps keep rolling!

March 25, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals shutting out the Winnipeg Jets by a score of 3-0. The last time the Caps played the Jets they got shutout by 3-0. Alex Ovechkin scored two goals as he is just hitting his stride. John Carlson also found the back of the net. A great win for the Capitals as Caps fans celebrated TJ Oshie's 1000th game at Capital One Arean. This game did see the return of Oshie and Protas. Charlie Lindgren continues to be a rockstar between the p...

The Washington Capitals down the Carolina Hurricanes in the shootout.

March 23, 2024 23:01 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 7-6. Sonny Milano scored a hat trick; Alex Ovechkin scored a net front goal and Connor McMichael also scored in the third period. The Game went to the shootout and after 5 rounds - Dylan Strome found the back of the net. Darcy Kuemper got only his second start in the month of March and got pulled. Charlie Lindgren has taken over the number one goalie job for quite some t...

Tom Wilson is facing a potentially lengthy suspension. Maclellan's initial thought on Carbery. Nick Backstrom absent in team photo

March 22, 2024 03:28 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the possible lengthy suspension that Tom Wilson is facing. It's said that it could be for more than 5 days. That's not an ideal situation for a team that's already minus Oshie and Protas. Tom Wilson Offered In-Person Hearing For High Sticking Noah Gregor. After an initial hit, he took an extra swing with his stick, hitting Gregor in the head. He received a double-minor on the play. Later Dan talks about GM Brian Maclellan's initial though...

The Capitals winning streak comes grinding to a halt against Toronto. Ovechkin two-goal night. The road ahead will not be easy

March 21, 2024 03:46 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals loss to the Maple Leafs. Auston Matthews got on the board within the first 17 seconds of the game. Matthews would go on to score 2 goals in the game. The Capitals had some pushback in the first and second periods, but the wheel started to wobble for the Capitals towards the end of the second period and the Capitals spent too much time in the penalty box. Alex Ovechkin scored two goals on the night and Connor McMichael found t...

With the win over the Calgary Flames the Washington Capitals are in a playoff postition

March 19, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Caps win 5-2 Caps are coming off big wins over the Kraken and the Canucks after dropping two tough losses to the Jets and Oilers The Capitals went 3-2-0 on their five-game road trip, winning three-straight games to improve to 33-25-9 (75 pts.) on the season. Caps are back into playoff position. With 2 standing pts, the Caps passed DET into the second wild card spot. Lindgren made 34 stops. Carlson blocked 4 shots and was clutch But I believe the Caps are finding their identity and riding...

The Capitals down the Canucks in a potentially season defining moment. Lindgren Clutch. TJ Oshie's 1000th game

March 18, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals HUGE win over the Vancouver Canucks. This wasn't a game that many had circled for the Capitals to win but they did JUST that. A huge two points for the Capitals and potentially a season defining moment. The Capitals got goals from Tom Wilson and Alex Ovechkin. Charlie Lindgren was a beast in net and saved 21 of 22. It was also a big game for TJ Oshie who played his 1000th NHL game. TJ got his start in St Loius but has been hu...

The Washington Capitals pick up two HUGE points in win over the Seattle Kraken.

March 16, 2024 03:53 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals win over the Kraken. It was a slow start to the game, but the Capitals controlled the pace of the game, and the momentum was in the Capitals favor. TJ Oshie took advantage of a botched play by netminder Daccord. Connor McMichael seized the loose puck and backhanded a goal past Daccord with his second goal in as many games. Charlie Lindgren was in beast mode and the Caps walk away with two huge points. What Do the Capitals do ...

Ryan Leonard named to Hockey East All-Rookie Team | The Caps fall to the Oilers - can they turn it around against the Kraken?

March 15, 2024 01:54 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals most recent loss to the Edmonton Oilers. This is a very important road trip for the Capitals as they are fighting for their playoff lives.   The Caps were looking to pick up some much-needed points on the Western Road trip. What do they have to show for it so far? Nothing. After getting blanked by the Jets the Caps fell to the Oilers in Edmonton by score of 7-2. The Oilers scored two quick goals and I thought the game was al...

When can we expect to get a look at Ethen Frank on the Washington Capitals?

March 13, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about when we can expect to see speed racer Ethen Frank on the Capitals. He's lit it up down in Hershey and many other players have already had their turn on the Caps. Well for one Frank is coming back from and injury, and the Capitals are still "in it" Dan talks about if the Caps nosedive on this current trip that there's a pretty good chance we get a look at him under the big lights. This season in 49 games he has 21 goals and 14 assists. Eth...

The Washington Capitals get shutout by the Winnipeg Jets. How do they turn it around for the next game?

March 12, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The Capitals were coming off two big wins against the Penguins and the Blackhawks but fell back down to reality Monday night in Winnipeg 3-0. The Capitals got out worked, out chanced and simply just outperformed the Capitals. This is a critical time for the Capitals, and they need to win as many games as possible here on out. Their schedule doesn't get any easier as they have some tough opponents in...

The Washington Capitals keep rolling and down the Blackhawks - can they keep it up on the west coast trip?

March 11, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about how the Capitals keep rolling. The Caps are still in it.... At least for now. Get back to me after the West Coast trip because the Jets and Oilers will not be easy, and they can't sleep on the Kraken either. But for now the Caps are rolling picking up 2 huge points in their win over Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks This comes off a huge win over the Pens on Thursday. Now the Penguins and Blackhawks aren't exactly two of the best t...

(Live Bonus) Reaction to the Washington Capitals at the 2024 trade deadline

March 08, 2024 21:35 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

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The Washington Capitals demolish the Pittsburgh Penguins. Big night for Miro. Joel Edmundson to Toronto

March 08, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

The Washington Capitals pick up a huge two points over their bitter rivals in the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 6-0. The game saw goal from Tom Wilson, Alex Ovechkin, Sonny Milano, Hendrix LaPierre, Nick Jensen and Ivan Miroshnichenko. Charlie Lindgren pitched a shutout, and the Capitals fans have a lot to be happy about. Earlier in the day it was announced the Capitals lost rugged defenseman Joel Edmundson for some draft picks Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For par...

The Washington Capitals sign Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year extension. What are the odds of Evgeny Kuznetsov getting traded on the deadline? Who replaces Anthony Mantha in the lineup?

March 07, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about defenseman Rasmus Sandin gets signed to a 5-year extension by the Washington Capitals. This help the Capitals in the present and the future and can be one of the building blocks of the Caps blue line in the future. Later Dan talks about the possibility of center Evgeny Kuznetsov getting traded on or before the deadline and why Kuzy "playing the role" is so important. In the last segment Dan talks about who replaces forward Anthony Mantha ...

Anthony Mantha traded to the Golden Knights for draft picks and 50% salary retained by the Caps. Kuzy at Bears practice today. Matthew Phillips is back and headed to Hershey

March 06, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the trade that sent Anthony Mantha to the Las Vegas Golden Knights. In return the Caps get the Caps get 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick, and the team will retain 50 percent of Mantha's salary. Mantha is having his best years as a Cap scoring 20 goals so far in the 2023/2024 season. Evgeny Kuznetsov Showed up at Hershey Bears practice on Tuesday. He was quick to make people laugh and seemed to be in good spirits. The Be...

Evgeny Kuznetsov to report to Hershey Tuesday for practice. Capitals trade chatter is heating up. Ryan Leonard killing at Boston College

March 05, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about Evgeny Kuznetsov and that he is set to report to Hershey for practice on Tuesday. Kuzy was waived on Saturday and cleared on Sunday. Will he report and what does that mean for his future on the Capitals and in the NHL? Later Dan talks about the trade chatter surrounding the Capitals. At first it seemed like the Caps wouln't trade Charlie Lindgren, but with the Caps poor play and a goalie hungry trade market anything is possible. Other tra...

The Capitals fall to the Coyotes. Evgeny Kuznetsov clears waivers - will he report to Hershey? Caps trade deadline tactics

March 04, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals 5-2 loss to the Coyotes. The Capitals saw goals by Sonny Milano and Anthony Mantha scored his 20th goal of the season. The Coyotes were in control from the moment the puck was dropped and never gave up control. Later Dan talks about how Evgeny Kuznetsoz was placed on waivers on Saturday - and then cleared waivers on Sunday for the purposes of reporting to the Hershey Bears. The question is - will he? In the last segment Dan t...

The Washington Capitals waive Evgeny Kuznetsov - What's behind the move?

March 02, 2024 21:25 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals putting Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers. What does that mean for the Capitals? What was behind waiving the former 2010 first round pick? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Camino Co...

The Capitals get a HUGE win over the Flyers keeping them in the hunt for the playoffs. Noah Hanifin as a Capital?

March 02, 2024 05:43 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

In this edition of Locked no Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals big win over the Flyers. This game had a playoff feel because the belief was that if the Caps lost this game they would be out of the plaoffs and would be big sellers at the deadline. The Capitals were down by two in the first period and they had to claw their way back into the game. They were able to do that with goals by: Alex Ovechkin, Sonny Milano, John Carlson, Anthony Mantha and Dylan Strome. Charlie Lindgren was also a...

Are the Washington Capitals real playoff contenders? Trade talk surrounding Nic Dowd and Anthony Mantha intensifies.

February 29, 2024 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about if the Washington Capitals are real contenders for the playoffs this year. Inconsistent play and the inability to string together any type of winning streak really draws their sustainability into question. Later Dan talks about how the trade talks surrounding Nic Dowd and Anthony Mantha is intensifying. Last summer the Caps couldn't get rid of Mantha if they tried and now there's several teams interested in Mantha's services even if it's ...

After a big win over the Senators Monday night the Capitals fall on their face against the Red Wings

February 28, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

The Capitals picked up a big win over the Ottawa Senators and just 24 hours later the Capitals completely fell on their face against the Red Wings. The Wings simply outworked, outchanced, and simply just played much better hockey than the Capitals. The Caps to be fair to appear fatigued after playing a back to back. Hendrix Lapierre, Max Pacioretty and Mike Sgarbossa. Later in the show Dan talks about if the Caps are buyers or seller considering how they played tonight. And to close out the ...

The Washington Capitals and their young guns down the Ottawa Senators!

February 27, 2024 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals most recent victory over the Ottawa Senators. The Capitals are getting it done with a lot of their young talent either on the Capitals or the call ups from Hershey. It's an encouraging sign of what this team will look like in the future. The Capitals are now  4-0-1 in its last 5. Hendrix Lapierre, Max Pacioretty, Aliaksei Protas Beck Malenstyn and John Carlson. There were 20 scouts at the game tonight to assess talent. With s...

The Washington Capitals pick up one point over the weekend. Anthony Mantha is the latest injured Cap. Who's the next man up?

February 26, 2024 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the OT loss to the Florida Panthers. It was a good game all thing considered, but the Caps lost focus towards the end of the game. Sonny Milano and Tom Wilson scored, Wilson ended a 13-game goalless drought he  also scored his 13th of the season and now has three points in his last two games. Milano scored but also coughed up the puck. Milano also has two goals and an assist and has scored in three of his last four games since returning t...

The Washington Capitals make it three in a row and down the Tampa Bay Lightning! TJ Oshie injured! Connor McMichael continues to dominate!

February 23, 2024 06:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. It was a back-and-forth game that saw the Capitals coming out on top. Nicolas Aube-Kubel got the scoring going for the Capitals after being scratched. Connor McMichael now has back-to-back two goal games. Anthony Mantha continues to impress by scoring his 18th goal of the season. Rasmus Sandin also found twine in the game. The Caps got a chance to see Protas at center and he was impressiv...

Aliaksei Protas gets his shot at center. Pierrick Dube gets to show if he's NHL ready. Your thoughts on Alex Ovechkin retiring after his contract is up

February 22, 2024 17:29 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about how Aliaksei Protas will get his opportunity at the center position in Nic Dowd's absence. Dowd will miss at least the next couple of games due to an upper body injury. Pierrick Dube was called up from the Washington Capitals AHL affiliate Hershey Bears. Dube is one of the best goal scorers in the AHL. It will be interesting to see what he has under the big lights. In the last segment Dan talks about YOUR thoughts in Alex Ovechkin's comme...

With Nic Dowd getting injured Pierrick Dube gets called up by the Washington Capitals

February 21, 2024 17:38 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MB

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