March 02, 2009
Who Was That Team In Red On The Ice?
Coach Bruce Boudreau said it best, "We stunk. I'm not sure how I even characterize it, but we got beat to every loose puck, seemed like they had the puck on the power-play for the whole two minutes in our zone every time. I can't sugar coat it and I can't find excuses for it."
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals falls onto the ice in front of goalie Craig Anderson of the Florida Panthers during a NHL hockey game on March 1, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Allen Clark/OffWing Photo)
In the end the Panther's took the Caps to the shed for a beating, final score was 6-2. The score would have been 6-1, if not for the determination of Alex Ovechkin in the final minute that he was going to score. Down on the ice gave me the opportunity to see the determination in Alex's eyes, he was absolutely going to score, nothing was going to stop him.
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals following his goal late in the third period against goalie Craig Anderson of the Florida Panthers during a NHL hockey game on March 1, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Allen Clark/OffWing Photo)
The photo above is of Alex just after his goal; no trademark fist-pumping, no jump into the boards, or big toothy smile. That goal was for Alex alone. The lack of celebration? Maybe that was for Don Cherry.
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February 25, 2009
Capitals Fall 4-2 to Flyers
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 25: The Capitals fell 4-2 Tuesday night to the Philadelphia Flyers. Washington led until the middle of the third period when Philadelphia scored three quick goals to win. Here, the teams pile up in front of Philadelphia's goal during the second period. (Photo by Kate McGovern/OffWing Photo)
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February 22, 2009
Caps: So Good Even A Cave Man Is A Fan
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 22: Geico's Cave Man cheers on the Washington Capitals during a NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on February 22, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Allen Clark/OffWing Photo)
With today's 5-2 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins the Caps have now captured all three meetings so far this year. While the last win took last minute heroics, the Caps put this in the bag in the second period when the went up and held the 5-2 margin.
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February 20, 2009
Caps Over Canadiens
The photo above is Alex O as he goes into his back slide before making an incredible goal. Enjoy the following slideshow of pictures from the game.
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February 18, 2009
GMU Tops Drexel 49-48 With Last-Minute Rally
FAIRFAX, VA - FEBRUARY 18: Andre Cornelius and Mike Morrison scramble for the ball in a conference game against the Drexel Dragons. The game was tied eight times and both teams held the lead several times. The Patriots came back from a three point deficit with a minute left in the game to win 49-48. The Patriots remain undefeated at home. (Photo by Kate McGovern/www.OffWingPhoto.com)
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February 15, 2009
GMU Upsets Northeastern For Homecoming Win
FAIRFAX, VA - FEBRUARY 14: Andre Cornelius #2 of the George Mason Patriots drives to the basket against the Northeastern Huskies during a conference game at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA on February 14, 2009. (Photo by Allen Clark/www.OffWingPhoto.com)
Mason lost its fifth straight road game on Thursday night to Delaware. Despite suffering on the road they are still in third place behind Northeastern and VCU. Which made their homecoming verse Northeastern all that more important. The last time these two teams met up was a thriller a month ago in Boston, NE won in the last seconds of the game.
FAIRFAX, VA - FEBRUARY 14: Michael Morrison #22 of the George Mason Patriots drives on Chris Alvarez #2 of the Northeastern Huskies during a conference game at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA on February 14, 2009. (Photo by Allen Clark/www.OffWingPhoto.com)
At the end of the first half NE lead Mason 20-17. Both teams defense lived up to their reputation and repeatedly shut down their opponents. There were a few sloppy plays and turnovers but for the most part the defense was the story for both teams.
FAIRFAX, VA - FEBRUARY 14: Dre Smith #2 of the George Mason Patriots draws a foul from the Northeastern Huskies during a conference game at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA on February 14, 2009. (Photo by Allen Clark/www.OffWingPhoto.com)
The other highlight for the Patriots was a growing phenomenon known as Mason Nation. G-M-U! What! G-M-U! What! That was the war cry for a packed homecoming game at the Patriot Center. The student sections sprawled up to the rafters, compared to over the winter break were the same sections were only a dozen rows deep at most.
George Mason went on to win the game 64-53 which keeps them undefeated at home. They will take on Drexel Wednesday night and hopefully keep their home streak alive. They need all the wins they can get to boost their confidence as they soon will enter the month of madness.
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February 11, 2009
SAP Open: James Blake Injures Back On Opening Day
JAMES BLAKE INJURED HIS BACK IN DOUBLES MONDAY
OffWing's contributing correspondent, Jon Swenson of the Sharkspage, is covering the SAP tennis tournament in San Jose, CA. The SAP pulls some of the biggest names in Men's tennis, all competing for than $1 million in prize money.
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PETE SAMPRAS HAMMERS AN ACE AGAINST TOMMY HAAS MONDAY AT THE SAP OPEN
This year's tournament includes the following players:
- ANDY RODDICK
- JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO
- JAMES BLAKE
- MARDY FISH
- RADEK STEPANEK
- JARKKO NIEMINEN
- NICOLAS KIEFER
- SAM QUERREY
- IGOR KUNITSYN
- ROBBY GINEPRI
- ERNESTS GULBIS
- TAYLOR DENT
- FLORENT SERRA
- STEVE DARCIS
- GUILLERMO GARCIA-LOPEZ
- KEI NISHIKORI
- YEN-HSUN LU
- LLEYTON HEWITT
- CHRISTOPHE ROCHUS
- BOBBY REYNOLDS
- VINCENT SPADEA
- GUILLERMO CANAS
- TOMMY HAAS
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February 07, 2009
The Green Machine Rolls Over Panthers
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 7: Mike Green of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammate Jeff Schultz following his third period goal against the Florida Panthers during a NHL hockey game on February 7, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Allen Clark/OffWing Photo)
"He's (Mike Green) pretty good," said Capital's Coach Bruce Boudreau. "He even played well defensively today." Green scored the game winner at the beginning of the third period and then put the game out of reach when he scored an empty-net goal late with just over a minute left in play.
Green continued his hot hand by scoring twice in tonight's game, now the longest goal streak ever by a Washington defenseman, having now scored goals in his last seven straight games. He scored his 18th and 19th goals of the season.
After tonight's game the Capitals hold a 13-point lead over Florida in the Southeast Division standings, sitting second in the Eastern Conference.
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 7: Jose Theodore of the Washington Capitals stops Ville Peltonen of the Florida Panthers from scoring during a NHL hockey game on February 7, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Allen Clark/OffWing Photo)
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February 05, 2009
Rare Occasion At Home, Caps Fall To LA Kings
I am an optimist so here is the good news first.
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 5: Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals controls the puck during a NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings on February 5, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Allen Clark/OffWing Photo)
Alex Ovechkin scored his 200th NHL career goal and has now become only the fourth player in NHL history to score 200 goals in his first four years in the league. With this goal he also erased another NHL franchise that he hasn't scored on, now the list only includes the San Jose Sharks.
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 5: Brook Laich of the Washington Capitals celebrates his third period goal with team mate Alexander Semin during a NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings on February 5, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Allen Clark/OffWing Photo)
Mike Green continued his scoring hot streak and now leads all defenseman in the league with his 17 goals. Green's production is even more amazing when you consider that there are only 14 players, all forwards, in the NHL who have averaged more points per game.
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 5: Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings makes a save during a NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on February 5, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Allen Clark/OffWing Photo)
Unfortunately last minute heroics came up short and the Kings were able to earn what has been a rare win (5-4) at home against the Capitals in the Verizon Center this year. Goalie Jonathan Quick of the LA Kings able to hold of an onslaught of shots late in third period as the Capitals tried to overcome what had grown to 3 point deficit.
Tonight's game is the second and final match-up this season between the Washington Capitals and the LA Kings. Back in November, it was the Kings that got the win (5-2), which included three in the third period (two in empty nets).
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February 03, 2009
GMU Guarantees Winning Season With Win Over Hofstra
FAIRFAX, VA - FEBRUARY 3: In his second game back after missing time for a concussion, John Vaughan scored 16 points, leading the Patriots to a 78-54 win over the Hofstra Pride. (Photo by Kate McGovern/www.OffWingPhoto.com)
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February 01, 2009
Ovechkin Scores Hat Trick In Win Against Ottawa Senators
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 1: Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scores in the first period against goalie Brian Elliot of the Ottawa Senators during a NHL hockey game on February 1, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Allen Clark/OffWing)
Ottawa Head Coach probably summed it up best following the game speaking about Alex Ovechkin, "He's the star of the league. People pay a lot of money to come watch him play and he performs every night. He's certainly worth the price of admission; not for the other team, he isn't, but certainly for the fans."
The Caps had an outstanding weekend at home. This weekend they had a big win against the Detroit Redwings and today they kept the momentum going in winning 7-4 against the visiting Ottawa Senators. "It's important because if we get into the play-offs and you have to play back-to-back like Monday/Tuesday, Thursday/Friday type thing you can't let emotion be the sole dictator of how you play, said Coach Bruce Boudreau. "You have to do it day after day after day. We wanted to make a point of playing well after and emotional day yesterday."
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 1: Mike Green of the Washington Capitals celebrates following his first period score against goalie Brian Elliot of the Ottawa Senators during a NHL hockey game on February 1, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Allen Clark/OffWing)
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