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The Capitals still have the same major problems 22 games into the season: numbers for the morning after The Washington Capitals saw their three-game winning streak end on Saturday night. The Tampa Bay Lightning scored five goals on just 16…

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Ilya Protas records a career high three points, extends goal-scoring streak to five games in Hershey’s 5-3 loss to Cleveland The Hershey Bears saw their five-game winning streak come to an end against the Cleveland Monsters on Saturday, but Ilya Protas's personal…

Ilya Protas recorded a career high three points and extended his goal-scoring streak to five games in Hershey’s 5-3 loss to Cleveland.

His second assist, where he went through the legs before setting Bogdan Trineyev up in the slot, was highlight-reel. russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2025/11/23/i...

Capitals’ power play ‘not even close to good enough’ in loss to Lightning: ‘It’s costing us games’ WASHINGTON, DC -- After struggling on the power play for much of the season, the Capitals seemed to take a positive step…

The Washington Capitals registered a season-worst power-play performance on Saturday, going 0-for-6 and allowing a shorthanded goal against.

"That’s not even close to good enough from what we need from our power play," head coach Spencer Carbery said postgame.

Tom Wilson seems to insinuate Lightning tried to have Curtis Douglas ambush him: ‘Bit of a weird line change, and all of a sudden, we’re in a fight’ Tom Wilson got into just his second fight of the season against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. While Wilson wasn't…

Tom Wilson seems to insinuate Lightning tried to have Curtis Douglas ambush him: "Bit of a weird line change, and all of a sudden, we're in a fight"

Power-play emergency: Lightning beat Caps 5-3 The Washington Capitals spotted the Tampa Bay Lightning a three-goal lead in the first period and couldn't get it back, losing on…

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Tom Wilson decisively wins fight over 6-foot-9 Curtis Douglas who instigated, stares down Lightning bench Tom Wilson showed that he still can go toe-to-toe with the biggest enforcers in the NHL on Saturday night. Wilson's latest opponent…

Tom Wilson decisively wins fight over 6-foot-9 Curtis Douglas who instigated, stares down Lightning bench

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Live updates: Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning at Capital One Arena on Hockey Fights Cancer night The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 8-4 on Thursday, and they're starting to make me a believer again. Alex Ovechkin had…

Come jump into the comments for RMNB's live blog as we cover, analyze, write words about the Caps-Lightning game. See you there? russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2025/11/22/l...

TJ Oshie thinks Dylan Strome saved Josh Anderson’s life Montreal Canadiens winger Josh Anderson is one of the most sandpapery players in the NHL. During the playoffs, he irritated Tom Wilson…

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Alex Ovechkin jokes with Spencer Carbery that he should get first defensive-zone start of season after scoring goal post-icing call Alex Ovechkin is still the only NHL player who plays regularly to not start a shift in the defensive zone this season.…

Alex Ovechkin jokes with Spencer Carbery that he should get first defensive-zone start of season after scoring goal post-icing call

Alex Ovechkin sidelines hockey talk to ask reporters the real question: ‘Taylor Swift or Messi?’ ARLINGTON, VA -- Alex Ovechkin is no stranger to talking to the press, but on Saturday he was the one asking the…

Alex Ovechkin posed an unexpected question to the media: "Who's more famous — Taylor Swift or Messi?"

Hershey Bears trade forward Luke Toporowski to Colorado Eagles for defenseman Garrett Pyke The Hershey Bears and Colorado Eagles made a one-for-one player swap on Saturday morning. The Bears acquired defenseman Garrett Pyke, sending forward…

Hershey Bears trade forward Luke Toporowski to Colorado Eagles for defenseman Garrett Pyke

Nic Dowd skates ahead of Capitals game against Lightning but remains out day-to-day and will not play Nic Dowd jumped on the ice for the Washington Capitals' morning skate on Saturday ahead of their game against the Tampa Bay…

Nic Dowd skates ahead of Capitals game against Lightning but remains out day-to-day and will not play

Connor Hellebuyck will miss upcoming game against Capitals after undergoing minor knee surgery The top goaltender in the NHL for the past several seasons, Winnipeg Jets starter Connor Hellebuyck, is being shut down for the…

Connor Hellebuyck will miss upcoming game against Capitals after undergoing minor knee surgery

Ethen Frank records career high 4 points, notches first multi-goal game in Capitals’ 8-4 win over Montreal Lost in the headlines of Alex Ovechkin's 33rd career hat trick, Ethen Frank had the best game of his NHL career on…

Ethen Frank records career high 4 points, notches first multi-goal game in Capitals’ 8-4 win over Montreal russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2025/11/21/e...

Dylan Strome returns home to DC and finally meets baby Sutton after wife Tayler gave birth during Capitals-Canadiens game: ‘Even more tears’ Dylan Strome met his third daughter, Sutton Kimberley Strome, on Friday after the Washington Capitals flew home from Montreal. Strome, who was…

Dylan Strome returns home to DC and finally meets baby Sutton after wife Tayler gave birth during Capitals-Canadiens game: "Even more tears"

Tom Wilson swings momentum again for Capitals after big hit on Jake Evans leads directly to goal Tom Wilson is no stranger to changing games with his physicality, particularly against the Montreal Canadiens. Friday night's 8-4 win for Wilson…

Tom Wilson swings momentum again for Capitals after big hit on Jake Evans leads directly to goal

Capitals make it three in a row after putting an eight spot on the Habs: numbers for the morning after The Washington Capitals have won three games in a row and have climbed back into a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.…

Capitals make it three in a row with an eight-spot in Montreal

Alex Ovechkin becomes sixth oldest player in NHL history to score a hat trick Alex Ovechkin recorded his 33th career hat trick against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday night. At 40 years and 64 days old, Oveckin…

Alex Ovechkin becomes sixth oldest player in NHL history to score a hat trick russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2025/11/21/a...

Ivan Miroshnichenko scores in return from injury, Ilya Protas extends goal streak to four games in Hershey’s 5-2 win over Cleveland The Hershey Bears won their fifth-straight game overall and their sixth consecutive on the road after defeating the Cleveland Monsters 5-2 at…

Ivan Miroshnichenko scores in return from injury, Ilya Protas extends goal streak to four games in Hershey’s 5-2 win over Cleveland russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2025/11/21/i...

Dylan Strome heartbroken after wife Tayler gives birth to third child during Capitals game in Montreal: ‘There was nothing I could do to get there’ Dylan Strome had one of his best performances of the season on Thursday, but his mind was far away from the rink.…

Strome praised his "warrior wife" for the courage it took to go through labor alone.

"Just really proud of her," he said. "It’s not easy. We go on the road a lot. And women go through a lot, and their bodies change so much, and for her to do that herself is unbelievable.”

Dylan Strome heartbroken after wife Tayler gives birth to third child during Capitals game in Montreal: ‘There was nothing I could do to get there’ Dylan Strome had one of his best performances of the season on Thursday, but his mind was far away from the rink.…

Dylan Strome was in tears and struggled to get through his press conference after his wife gave birth to their daughter during tonight's game.

"There was nothing I could do to get back," he said.

Alex Ovechkin moves into top 10 of NHL’s all-time points list after four-point game against Canadiens Alex Ovechkin moved into the top 10 of the NHL's all-time points list with a four-point effort (3g, 1a) against the Montreal…

Alex Ovechkin moves into top 10 of NHL’s all-time points list after four-point game against Canadiens

Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record for most career goals scored against a goaltender, passing Wayne Gretzky No one can ever trash-talk Alex Ovechkin again about the amount of empty netters he's scored. Thursday, with his first goal of…

Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record for most career goals scored against a goaltender, passing Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin scores 33rd career hat trick in Capitals’ 8-4 beatdown of Canadiens: ‘Right now we kind of start clicking’ Alex Ovechkin had another legendary performance in one of his favorite barns in hockey. At Bell Centre, Ovechkin scored once against Sam…

Alex Ovechkin scores 33rd career hat trick in Capitals' 8-4 beatdown of Canadiens: "Right now we kind of start clicking" russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2025/11/20/a...

Another high-scoring victory for the officially hot Caps: Capitals beat Canadiens 8-4 The Washington Capitals were back at the always loud Bell Centre in Montreal on Thursday night. The Caps were looking to win…

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Alex Ovechkin scores 905th career goal off Dylan Strome faceoff win, extends goal streak to four games Alex Ovechkin is on a four-game goal streak after lighting the lamp in the first period against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday. The…

Alex Ovechkin scores his 905th career goal against the Habs. He's now on a four-game goal streak. russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2025/11/20/a...

Live updates: Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre The Washington Capitals defeated the Edmonton Oilers at home last night 7-4. It was the goalsplosion we had all longed for, but,…

RMNB's live blog for Caps-Habs is now up. Come jump in the comments for live updates, analysis, and feels. Are we getting a Big Mac fight tonight? russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2025/11/20/l...

Capitals may have a ‘few changes’ on defense against Canadiens The Washington Capitals have traveled north to play the Montreal Canadiens in the back half of a back-to-back. The Caps are riding…

Capitals may have a "few changes" on defense against Canadiens

Ilya Protas on leading the Hershey Bears in points and goals 14 games into his pro career: ‘To be honest, it’s not what I was expecting’ HERSHEY, PA -- The Hershey Bears have many accomplished veteran players on their roster, but when they suit up against the Cleveland…

Ilya Protas on leading the Hershey Bears in points and goals 14 games into his pro career: "To be honest, it's not what I was expecting"