Jenaya Talks Caps: The Podcast

Normally this is the time of year where we’re previewing playoff series for the Caps and Pens, but with both teams missing the playoffs for the first time since Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby’s rookie seasons, we’re instead diving into a look at the future for both clubs. Which team is more likely to come back stronger next season? Why? We take a look at two very different approaches by rival fra...

In this week's episode, we look at 3 bright spots from this Washington Capitals season (3 "studs"), as well as 3 not-so-bright spots (3 "duds").

In this week's episode, Jenaya recaps what was essentially the biggest game of the Capitals' season in Pittsburgh against the Penguins, including what happened on the Anthony Mantha turnover and why the coaching staff had him out on the ice at that point in the game to begin with.

In this week's episode, Jenaya talks the injury to Darcy Kuemper and the Caps' coaching staff's use of the Caps' goaltenders in general, a long list of milestones and NHL records for Alex Ovechkin this season, plus Peter Laviolette's future and a possible replacement option should the Caps choose not to extend him.

In this week's episode, Jenaya details how the Capitals' D-core for next season is starting to take shape, with a deep dive into the numbers providing some insight on what we can expect from them. Just how important is John Carlson to this team's success? How high is Rasmus Sandin's ceiling? Why was it so important to get Nick Jensen and Trevor van Riemsdyk re-signed? How good can youngsters Marti...

The Caps made their first move ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline, sending defenseman Dmitry Orlov and right wing Garnet Hathaway to the Boston Bruins. Jenaya breaks down what it means for the Caps moving forward, who else we might see shipped out of Washington before Friday's deadline, and the Caps' rumored heavy interest in Arizona Coyotes' defenseman Jakob Chychrun.

In this week's episode, Jenaya answers listeners' questions regarding the current state of the team and the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference.

After a long layoff, the podcast returns as the Caps return from the All-Star break with a set of back-to-back games against the Boston Bruins & the San Jose Sharks! We dive into: -What went right against the Bruins -What went wrong against the Sharks -The current playoff picture in the East -Caps' injury updates -Why All-Star Weekend is about as exciting as watching paint dry All that & m...

The Washington Capitals lost a heartbreaker in Game 4 but they're tied 2-2 in their series overall against the Presidents' trophy-winning Florida Panthers, having outplayed the Panthers for a majority of the series so far. The Caps have been without Tom Wilson since early in Game 1 due to a lower body injury; everything we've been able to find out about his status is in this episode.

Everything you need to get ready for Caps-Panthers! In today's episode we've got the full tale of the tape between the two teams, revisiting how their three-game regular season series went, plus Jenaya gives you her five keys for the Caps to walk away from this series victorious. All that & more in today's episode!

Alex Ovechkin crashed shoulder-first into the boards after a trip by Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Erik Kallgren on Sunday night and was forced to leave the game with the resulting upper body injury. We have the latest on Ovi's status, plus a look at possible Round 1 playoff opponents for the Caps.

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs draw ever nearer, it's shaping up to be a wild goaltending picture in the Eastern Conference. Jenaya breaks it down for you and also takes a closer look at the Caps' own personal goaltending battle between Ilya Samsonov & Vitek Vanecek; Who should be starting for the Caps in Game 1 of the playoffs?

Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson, John Carlson all have big weeks for the Caps as they beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Boston Bruins to go 3-0-0 for the week and gain on the Penguins in the Metropolitan Division race.

The Caps' play at even-strength has been terrific this season despite an onslaught of injuries, but they're finding new & exciting ways to lose games on special teams. Jenaya breaks it down for you.

The Caps go 3-for-3 in their mini-series against the New York Islanders, including 2 shutouts (1 by Ilya Samsonov & 1 by Vitek Vanecek) ... The Caps outscored the Isles 7-0 at even-strength over the 3-game set. Alex Ovechkin & Justin Schultz remain day-to-day with lower-body injuries. The Caps will play the Pittsburgh Penguins on both Thursday & Saturday.

The Caps complete a massive trade to get a behemoth of a forward from the Wings, the Boston Bruins try to solve their scoring issues by trading for Taylor Hall, the New York Islanders hope they've found their Anders Lee replacement, and more from around the East Division & the rest of the NHL.

In this week's episode, we take a look at what's fuelling the Caps' NHL-best 17-3-1 record over the last month and a half, as well as breaking down just how dominant Alex Ovechkin really is (Hint: Very, very dominant). Then, we play 'Onside/Offside', answering your questions from around the league --- today's topics: the complete train wreck that is the Buffalo Sabres, and referee Tim Peel getting...

Alex Ovechkin climbs to 6th all-time on the NHL goals list, the Caps see their 7-game win streak snapped ON MY BIRTHDAY!, people are being unnecessarily mean to Brenden Dillon, and, in this week's Onside/Offside segment: -Sidney Crosby's never-ending whining -Quinn Hughes & a complete lack of defense -How long until the Rangers are contenders?

In today’s episode, we’re talking Caps’ domination in the city of brotherly love and an overall dominant run from the Caps over the last month (9-1-1 record), as well as milestones for Alex Ovechkin & Nicklas Backstrom, and then to close the show we have our new Onside/Offside segment where we take questions from listeners and try to determine if they’re Onside or Offside. Let’s Go Caps!

In today's episode, we serve up a good old-fashioned Positive Sandwich: -The top bun, beginning at 1:35, is what's fuelling the Caps' NHL-best 8-2-1 record over the last month. -The meat in the middle, beginning at 13:25, is a little chat about the NHL Department Of Player Safety's vendetta against Caps forward Tom Wilson. -And the bottom bun, beginning at 30:40, is our heartfelt congratulations t...

In today's episode: -Caps stepping up in absence of Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, Wilson, Orlov, Samsonov -Where are the power plays? -Who won the Laine/Dubois trade? -Matthew Tkachuk with another accidentally-on-purpose play that has Leafs fans upset -The Vancouver Canucks are a nuclear level of terrible

In today's episode: -A recap of the Caps' offseason moves -Wrapping up training camp, projecting the Caps' opening night roster -Projecting individual stats for Caps players this season -Projecting the East Division standings

Buckle up for a wild week that includes the NHL Entry Draft & the start of the free agency period. What might the Caps do? Are they going to hold onto their 1st Round pick? Are they going to make a trade? Plus, the latest on Brenden Dillon, and don’t be surprised if you see a familiar foe/future Hall of Famer wearing Capitals’ red next season.

It took 10 periods, but the Caps finally showed up to play for the last 40 minutes of Game 4 against the New York Islanders, earning a huge win to extend the series (and their season). Alex Ovechkin scored his 3rd & 4th goals of the series and Evgeny Kuznetsov stepped up as well with Nicklas Backstrom missing another game due to the NHL's concussion protocol. The Caps will look to replicate their...

In today's episode: -Phase 2 of the NHL draft lottery AKA the Alexis Lafreniere sweepstakes -Welcome to Upset Town, Population: Pittsburgh Penguins -Caps VS. Islanders preview -Predictions for the rest of the Round 1 matchups