Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals

In this episode of Locked On Capitals, we dive into the changing role of Alex Ovechkin as he takes on a more specialized, lower-minute assignment in the playoffs. While Ovi’s ice time has dropped to a career-low average of 16 minutes per game, he’s still making a meaningful impact with four goals and heavy physical play. Spencer Carbery is managing Ovi’s deployment strategically — using him in off...

 After falling short in Game 1, the Washington Capitals responded with urgency and resilience in Game 2, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 to even the series. Connor McMichael opened the scoring with a critical breakaway goal early in the second period, and Washington tightened up defensively, weathering Carolina’s relentless forecheck while creating more offensive opportunities of their own....

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to talk about the back to back Game 7 comebacks in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs, the Sam Bennett incident vs the Maple Leafs, the upcoming second round series’, and the shock that everyone had with the New York Islanders and Uta...

In Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Second Round series, the Washington Capitals fell 2-1 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes—but the close score masked a lopsided performance. Despite holding the only regulation lead, the Caps were thoroughly outplayed, getting outshot 33-14 and out-attempted 94-34. Carolina’s relentless forechecking and predictable shot-heavy strategy left Washington on its...

In Game 1 of their second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series, the Washington Capitals were dealt a tough 2-1 overtime loss at home against the Carolina Hurricanes. Despite taking a lead early in the second period with Aliaksei Protas’ first career playoff goal and a stellar 31-save effort from goaltender Logan Thompson, Washington was overwhelmed by Carolina’s relentless attack. The Hurricanes domin...

With nearly a week of rest before Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Washington Capitals are embracing the challenge of staying sharp while preparing for a physical showdown with the Carolina Hurricanes. Head coach Spencer Carbery has used the extended break strategically, mixing recovery days with high-intensity practices to keep the team focused. Players like Dylan Strome and Andrew Mangia...

In this episode of the Locked On Capitals podcast, we dive into the major storylines and key players to watch as the Capitals prepare to face the Hurricanes in the playoffs. The Hurricanes are riding high on their recent special teams performance, having turned their season around with impressive stats—an unblemished penalty kill in Round 1 and a significant improvement on the power play. We discu...

 The Washington Capitals have finally advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since their 2018 championship run, ending a seven-year streak of early exits. They closed out the Montreal Canadiens in five games with a decisive 4-1 victory at Capital One Arena, led by Alex Ovechkin’s four-goal series, steady goaltending from Logan Thompson, and timely scoring from...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club), and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far, plus the 2026 ASG is cancelled, and Vancouver needs a new coach   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your...

The Washington Capitals are heading to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since their 2018 championship run after a dominant 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5. Powered by a vintage Alex Ovechkin power-play goal — his fourth of the postseason and 76th of his playoff career — and strong contributions from Jakob Chychrun, Tom Wilson, and Dylan Strome, the Caps...

In today’s episode of Locked On Capitals, we preview the high-stakes Game 5 matchup as the Capitals return to Capital One Arena with a 3-1 series lead over the Canadiens. With a chance to advance past the first round for the first time since 2018, Washington is focused on staying composed and sticking to their structure. Spencer Carbery has challenged the team to bring their best game yet, while v...

In the latest episode of Locked On Capitals, the spotlight is on Tom Wilson and his playoff journey. After a tumultuous couple of games against Montreal, where he incurred 14 penalty minutes, Wilson demonstrated significant growth by delivering a disciplined performance in Game 4 with no penalties and over 21 minutes of ice time. His clean hit on Alexandre Carrier shifted the momentum for the Capi...

In a thrilling Game 4 in Montreal, the Capitals secured a 5-2 victory over the Canadiens, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. Dylan Strome kicked off the scoring with his second postseason goal, assisted by Anthony Beauvillier, who set a record by being the first Capital to record an assist in each of his first four playoff games. The chemistry on the top line has been remarkable, contribu...

In the latest episode of Locked On Capitals, the main focus was on injury updates and preparations for Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens. Winger Aliaksei Protas has returned to full contact after recovering from a skate blade injury and could make his comeback just in time to boost the Capitals’ offense. However, starting goaltender Logan Thompson remains sidelined after a collision during Gam...

The Washington Capitals faced a challenging game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, resulting in a disappointing 6-3 loss and raising injury concerns, particularly for goaltender Thompson. After two strong performances earlier in the series, the Capitals struggled with defensive lapses, allowing Montreal to dominate the game with a shot disparity of 40-19. Tensions escalated during the...

In Game 2 of the playoffs, the Washington Capitals secured a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, highlighted by Logan Thompson's impressive performance as the starting goaltender. Thompson made a series of crucial saves, especially in the tense moments of the third period, including a breakaway stop and a remarkable save against Jake Evans. After falling behind due to a flukey goal by Christi...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far and which playoff rivalry is the best rivalry, before taking a quick lo...

The Washington Capitals are facing significant challenges heading into Game 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens. Defenseman Martin Fehervary has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his meniscus due to a knee injury sustained in the regular season's penultimate game. Fehervary's absence is a tough blow for the Capitals, as he has been...

In the thrilling Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Washington Capitals emerged victorious against the Montreal Canadiens with a 3-2 overtime win, thanks largely to Alex Ovechkin's standout performance. Ovechkin showcased his skills by scoring two goals, including the decisive game-winner, and celebrated his 73rd career playoff goal, solidifying his position as the top active scorer in playof...

The Washington Capitals are gearing up for their first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens, with a crucial decision looming over who will start in goal for Game 1. Head coach Spencer Carbery has left fans in suspense regarding whether Logan Thompson or Charlie Lindgren will get the nod. Thompson is making a comeback after recovering from an upper-body injury and boasts impressive s...

In a special crossover episode of Locked on Capitals and Locked on Canadiens, hosts Dan and Laura discuss the upcoming playoff matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens. The Capitals, who finished as the top seed in the Eastern Conference and winners of the Metropolitan Division, are seen as heavy favorites. However, the Canadiens aim to make a significant impact in their...

In the season finale recap of the Locked On Caps podcast, the Washington Capitals faced a tough matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins, suffering a 5-2 defeat. The team was missing three key defensemen, forcing rookie goaltender Clay Stevenson to make his NHL debut, where he saved 33 of 37 shots. Player highlights included Dylan Strome assisting Alex Ovechkin on his 897th career goal, while Ovech...

In today's episode of Locked On Capitals, exciting news broke with Nic Dowd signing a two-year contract extension worth $3 million per season, keeping him in Washington through the 2026-27 season. Currently enjoying a breakout year with career highs in goals and points, Dowd has been praised by management for his crucial two-way play, particularly as part of “Dowder’s line,” which tackles tough de...

NOTE: Recorded before the Western Conference wildcards and WC2 in the East are set   Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the biggest surprises and disappointments of the NHL season, before talking about which first round match-ups could involve an upset…   Suppo...

In the latest episode of Locked On Capitals, the focus was on the Washington Capitals' strong performance against the New York Islanders, where they secured a 3-1 victory at UBS Arena. Key players like Dylan Strome excelled, scoring a hat trick that included a power-play goal and solid contributions throughout the game. Strome's efforts not only marked his career-high 28 goals and 80 points but al...