Powerplay Point Podcast

Recorded April 23, 2026   Cheryl Anne Forster (C4) joins us for the final autopsy style interview to close out our 2025-26 season. And tru to her name she is exploding with informed opinions.   Thanks to all who have made this past season one to enjoy....see you in October!    

Recorded April 23, 2026   Our third postseason interview is with Blake Allen who is a regular both here as well as on Caps Twitter. He was also part of the Chripin' DMV podcast.   #ALLCAPS

Recorded April 21, 2026   Our second interview is with one of our cohosts, Jini Clausen AKA Ms Jindependent. She brings her unique numbers and stats perspective to our season summary.     #ALLCAPS

Recorded April 19, 2026   Our first post mortem after the season that just ended is with Robbie Gross of the Sports on the Hill Podcast . He handles the gauntlet of questions with plenty of skill.   If YOU want your shot at putting the finaly touch on the Caps season please let us know. You can find us on Facebook among other places. Or you can email glhallowed@yahoo.com to contact me personally....

Recorded April 19, 2026   Anna and I sadly close the Caps 2026 season on something of a sour note, despite Our Caps winning their last several games. Before that however is something of a thank you and a plug for some local breweries that have helped enjoy these games, win or lose. After recapping the final two games, Anna and I take time to thank you the loyal listeners for helping keeping things...

Recorded April 12, 2026   The Mermaid is back from Spring Break!  Of course she spent it on a worthwhile project as we all get to hear... Afterwards we discuss the Caps (STILL!) surviving another 2-1 week thanks largely to contributions from their younger players. NOTE---this recording does NOT include coverage of today's game vs Pittsburgh. Next week we are looking for guests to help us wrap up t...

Recorded April 5, 2026 (Programming note---episode was recorded before the game vs the NY Rangers) Happy Easter Caps fans! Ms. Jindependent comes back for another week to go over.....another 2-1 week for Our Caps. She also presents a data report going over what might have been if the Power Play performed with Hutson-like efficiency earlier in the season. As always we are looking to have you the Ca...

Recorded March 29, 2026   Ms. Jindependent Jini Clausen joins us for another week to break down what, at times, was a wild Western trip for Our Caps. As you can imagine with so much to unpack the commentary runs a bit long, but if yoiu're vlowing off steam like we were then you will find it well worth the extra time.   As is her custom, Jini has come up with another key stat breakdown that is wort...

Recorded March 22, 2026   This week we have a very special episode centered around a local event that benefits Hockey Fights Cancer . We;ve told you in the past the fight goes on past cancer month and now we are backing up what we say. Joining the Mermaid and myself is Al Given who is representing the Haymarket IcePlex where the event is being held. Al himself is both a Veteran and a Cancer surviv...

Recorded March 15, 2026   Ms. Jin-dependent swings in woth the Mermaid on personal holiday. We go over a 2-1-1 wee for Our Caps. Stories include....the ever continuing misadventures of the Power Play, one surprise win and rules and their mispplication that drive us crazy.   Before we begin two bits of good news one non-hockey related and one very much hockey related.  Tune in and enjoy!   #ALLCAPS...

Recorded March 8, 2026   Well.....Caps management has pulled the trigger. And whatever the desired effect was, the result hasn't been good.   Anna and I go over the two games played which were of course, losses. Anna then gives her take on the departure of both Nic Dowd and John Carlson as well as what the Caps have looked like since. Spoiler alert---kindness got left at the door.   Next week the...

Recorded March 1, 2026   It is good to have Caps hockey back! Even better when they win.....mostly. The Mermaid and I go over all three games. Two wins and one bad loss. We discuss it all. To begin however we give our props to the Gold Medal winning US Olympic Womens hockey team.  Finally we go over the upcoming schedule as far as the Caps playoff chances as well as what will happen at Friday's Tr...

Recorded February 8, 2026   Ms. Jin-dependent Jini Clausen checks in with us in our last episode before the long Olympic break.   After commiserating and complaining about the ongoing hyper winter weather here in the DMV….We take time to put a post mortem on the situation with the Washington Post. In particular we send our best vibes to Bailey Johnson who was until recently the Caps beat writer.  ...

Recorded February 1, 2026   Anna returns from some time off and just in time for one of the more....dramatic weeks for Our Caps. Listen as we recount (after talking about the weather)...the early flat effort early in the week vs. the Kraken....only to overcome massive injuries to earn victories in back to backgames that went beyond regulation.   Like I said....dramatic. Could not be prouder of thi...

Recorded January 25, 2026   Neither snow nor sleet nor whatever it was that fell on us or digging out from same shall stay this Caps podcaster from his appointed episode!   To help us along this week we have the Timinator Tim Robinson from WTHU 1450 Cool Oldies online radio from Thrumont, MD. Tim lends his radio ready voice and observations about Our Caps in a fast paced episode!   #ALLCAPS #Sport...

Recorded January 18, 2026   A disappointing week for Our Caps. Anna took a break from it as it was so bad...... In her place this week C4 joins us again to run through the 1-3 week. In addition, we play a round of a new game---Pyramid B******t. Hope you enjoy! In our final segment before previewing next week's games, we go over some trade possibilities. You're welcome. Some big deals here. BIG BIG...

Recorded January 11, 2026 Anna and I go over the first full week of games for Our Caps in the new year of 2026. We are joined midway through by Robbie Gross of the Sports on the Hill Podcast who provides his perspective on the Caps 2-1-1 week. Immediately after the main episode, please stay around for some important announcements regarding content for both this podcast and especially Sports on the...

Recorded January 3, 2026   Anna and I begin 2026 as we ended 2-25---finishing up our holidays until work calls.... In the meantime there were three games played resulting in a 1-2 record. There was good and bad and we go over it all.     #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #LockedOnCapitals #SucramCapitalsOffTheirChain #JenayaTalksCaps #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast  

Recorded December 28, 2025   Anna and I close out 2025 with a review of the 2 games from the last full week of 2025. One bad loss and one thrilling win....can we expect any less from Our Caps this crazy season? Probably not. In addition we provide an update on Cole Hutson's condition. He was injured in a terrifying play during World Junior Championship action. Just try to remember we're just podca...

Recorded December 21, 2025   This holiday season I thought I’d do things differently and offer you a different flavor…by inviting another Caps podcaster into our world. And who better to do it than the Hockey Troll himself!   As the host of The Official Caps Chirp Podcast, he’s got some very worthwhile takes both from this week’s Caps games and overall.   Appropriately enough since Our Caps had a...