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Mike Wilbon Calls Ovechkin Pathetic, Tony Dubs Caps "Choking Dogs"

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:01:00 +0000

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon talked about Alexander Ovechkin on Tuesday following the Caps game 7 loss to the New York Rangers. They discussed how Ovechkin was complaining about no penalties in game 6 and Ovi's conspiracy theory. Here is what Wilbon had to say:

"I was in Chicago in the United Center watching Bulls/Miami last night and I get a tweet with the score, a picture of the scoreboard when it was 3 nothing, and I'm like Ok, the Washington Capitals have choked like few other NHL franchises have choked over a period of 30 years, But I don't even believe this, this photo is doctored, I couldn't believe that. When you go out like this, you have to SHUT YOUR MOUTH!!!"

More quotes follow:

Tony Kornheiser chimed in:

"Say it with me boys and girls, Choking Dogs!"

Wilbon continued later:

"No goals, and you're the goalscorer, your the big guy, your the MVP allegedly"

And later even more from Wilbon on Ovechkin:

"His history is the same history, whether we're talking about Olympic competition, international competition, same thing, where he comes up so short and then just offers excuse after excuse afterwards. I don't know who's more pathetic, Ovechkin or your boy Sergio Garcia at this point."

Tom Wilson Was Trending, Back To The Future!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:55:00 +0000

During Sunday night's Washington Capitals playoff game, rookie Tom Wilson lost a skate creating one of the funnier scenes of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs as he struggled to get to the bench on one leg (cool GIF here). The play caused "Tom Wilson" to start trending locally on Twitter.

So why were some people confused about this?

I'm sure you've seen the great Back to the Future movies. And if you have seen them, then you know Biff, Marty McFly's nemesis in all three films in the series who is always crashing into manure trucks and botching cliches (screen door on a battleship).

What you may not have known is that the actor who plays Biff is Thomas Wilson (Tom Wilson). So once non Caps fans saw 'Tom Wilson' trending, they assumed something happened to Biff. Their tweets:

"Tom Wilson" was trending. Thank God it's the hockey player. I was afraid Biff from "Back To The Future" was in trouble or worse. #BTTF
— L.N. Smithee (@LNSmithee) May 12, 2013

Tom Wilson is trending. Thought it was about Thomas F Wilson (Biff from Back to the Future). Nope, just some hockey player.
— Steve None (@radiometricx) May 12, 2013

When I saw 'Tom Wilson' trending, I freaked out and thought "Oh God, please tell me that Biff isn't dead." #itsjustsomehockeyshit
— Jeremy Wilcox (@blueduck37) May 12, 2013

tom Wilson is trending. not the actor, the hockey player... the actor is better @tomwilsonusa
— John Krauser (@IAmJohnKrauser) May 12, 2013

Tom Wilson's Skate Blade Falls Off, His Comical Journey To The Bench

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:22:00 +0000

During the Caps vs Rangers game 6 at Madison Square Garden, Caps rookie Tom Wilson, playing in just his second career NHL game, checked a Rangers player into the boards behind the Ranger's goal and the blade of his skate broke off.

Wilson was trapped far away from his bench with no way to skate back...here is Wilson bumbling and stumbling, trying to make his way to the freedom of his bench. It's all good when you don't get hurt! Check it out!

My favorite part was at the end when it looks like Chimera pushes Wilson's rear end to give him the final boost to the bench. Wilson was shown laughing on the bench afterwards. What a second game.

Here's What Home Ice Advantage Sounds Like

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:34:00 +0000

We put together some clips of the crowd reactions from the Caps huge game 5 overtime win over the New York Rangers so you can see what it is like to be in a nervous but excited arena during the NHL playoffs. And then, at the end, it all comes together as the crowd goes insane when the Caps pull out the win on a Mike Ribeiro game winner. Check out the video.

More Caps Playoffs:

VIDEO: Impromptu Go-Go Party On F-Street In The Rain
VIDEO: Mike Green's GWG Electrifies Verizon
SONG: Score Goals Like Ovechkin
SONG: Taylor Swift, Feels Like Round 2

Impromptu Go-Go Dance Party Breaks Out On F Street After Caps Defeat Rangers

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Sat, 11 May 2013 07:45:00 +0000

On Friday night at Verizon Center, after the Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers with an exciting overtime goal, a big thunderstorm broke out just as the huge crowd was exiting the Verizon Center. That didn't stop the over-excited crowd from expressing their joy after witnessing an amazing and important victory.

A large group of fans gathered around a street performing band and a huge dance party broke out. While many people (and the band) were packed under a small corner overhang, several were just dancing in the rain, soaking wet. It was fun and a really cool scene.

At one point a father puts his tiny daughter on his shoulders and the crowd begins to dance with them as the little girl bounces like crazy as she holds up a "World's Biggest Caps Fan" sign. You can see what you missed in the video below.

It was around 11:30pm and the band tried to leave but the crowd wouldn't let them. They unpacked their instruments for one last song. It was awesome. When it was over the trombone player ran around high-fiving everyone and people chanted "Let's Go Caps!" as the crowd dispersed.

Fans didn't want to go home, they wanted to soak in the victory all night long, both figuratively and literally.

More Caps Playoffs:

VIDEO: The Sound Of A Mike Green OT Game Winner
VIDEO: The Sound Of A Mike Ribeiro OT Game Winner
SONG: Score Goals Like Ovechkin
SONG: Taylor Swift, Feels Like Round 2

Check out all our DC Sports Coverage of the Nats, Caps, Wiz, and Skins at the DC Sports Nexus

Rock The Red Shots And RFD

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:41:00 +0000

Barred in DC is a new local bar review blog taking a look at and reviewing bars all over the DMV. We asked them to take a look at some of the bars that are more relevant to DC sports fans and the pre-game, in-game, and post-game experience.

Their first stop was RFD (Regional Food And Drink) just a block away from Verizon Center and a huge pre-game meetup spot for Caps fans. While you are deciding where to go before tonight's big game 5 against the Rangers, check out what they have to say about RFD and their Rock The Red shots.

Bar: RFD (Regional Food & Drink)

Location: 7th Street Between H and I Streets

Venue: Verizon Center

Distance: 900 Feet

Although Penn Quarter/Chinatown has a ton of bars, a handful of which are solid, and I live a mile away and work 5 blocks away, I rarely make it over to this neighborhood, for a lot of different reasons that I won’t get into here. When I do come to the area, it’s to catch a movie or attend a Wizards or Caps game (or some other event or concert) at the venue which made the neighborhood a destination after it opened in 1997, the Verizon Center.

One of the bars I might check out before or after a game or movie, up on 7th St. just north of H, is R.F.D. Washington. This bar, which stands for “Regional Food and Drink” (I know, terrible), opened in January 2003 and is owned by the family that brought you the legendary Brickskeller, one of the first and biggest beer bars in the U.S., which was operated in Dupont Circle until 2010 (now the Bier Baron, under different ownership).

R.F.D. itself is a beer-lovers haven-you’ll find a huge beer menu, a ton of beers on tap, and a host of beer events (though usually off the radar compared to others spots like Churchkey, Meridian Pint, or even the nearby Penn Social).

I recently stopped by before a Capitals playoff game; happy hour until 7pm includes four different $4 craft draft beers (all solid, unique, and new to me) along with a skip-it $5 “Rockin’ Red” shot (Finlandia cranberry flavored vodka, Triple sec, and a splash of cranberry juice)

Beers normally are the standard craft-beer price, $6-8. The bar, probably because it is so huge, is full of folks in red jerseys but not too crowded even before a sold-out playoff game.

R.F.D.’s atmosphere is not really divey or hip, it’s evokes more of a T.G.I. Friday’s vibe (unless you’re in a basement or crappy hotel-it’s hard to be divey in Chinatown). You’re not going here to rage or have a romantic classy cocktail. Walking in, there are two small seating areas on opposite sides of the entrance which flank 7th Street-they are isolated from the rest of the bar but are exposed to natural light.

A few steps up take you to the main part of R.F.D. A long u-shaped bar is to your left-the bartenders are pretty responsive and there’s usually enough space to stand near the bar, while ordering and drinking. The bulk of the room is devoted to lots of regular tables like a restaurant with waiter service which kind of contributes to the chain restaurant atmosphere; a few more hightops and communal tables would help.

After you wind your way through the tables, glass doors lead you to the outdoor patio area. Although covered with absolutely no view (more like a greenhouse courtyard than anything), the patio has its own bar (not always open) and waiter service and lets you drink outside-this is surprisingly hard to do in the neighborhood. Beyond, there is a whole another large back room (in a different building) with its own bar, tables and more open space than the front bar-if you’re looking for a relatively more party-vibe in R.F.D., this is where you’ll find it.

Although not really a destination of itself, R.F.D. is a solid spot to meet friends and grab great beers before or after a game.

(To read more bar reviews, check out Barred In DC)

Is This Rangers Player Mocking Alex Ovechkin?

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:09:00 +0000

Derek Stepan scored a go-ahead / game winning goal to give the Rangers the 4-3 victory and afterwards launched himself into the boards, Ovi style. Was this mocking Ovi? Was it something he does all the time. Is it a celebration that is not just for Ovi? Here's the GIF and you can answer my question.

Rangers Fans Ruin Anthem By Screaming During It

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:17:00 +0000

Before the start of Game 2 of Rangers/Caps of the NHL playoffs, A group of New York Rangers fans at Verizon Center decided to wait for a quiet moment between stanzas in the National Anthem to scream "Let's Go Rangers". It was really annoying and ruined what is typically a nice patriotic moment before games. Video follows.

Although Caps fans still yelled "OH" so I don't know how that isn't bad/stupid too. I was in the upper deck and could hear the fans who were all the way on the other side of the arena.

Caps vs Rangers Playoff Song Taylor Swift Style

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:25:00 +0000

We've been having fun so far these playoffs so we thought we'd have more fun. We were at both game 1 and 2 and got some footage of Caps fans around the Verizon Center. Instead of just doing a slideshow or something, we decided to make it a Taylor Swift song and video. Um...whatever is below is what happened...uh...word.

More Caps Playoffs Fun

Mike Green Sinks Goal, Verizon Breaks My Ears

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:50:00 +0000

The Caps just won game 2 of the series against the Rangers in overtime on this game winning goal by Mike Green. A tired and nervously quiet Verizon Center after 60 minutes of no scoring, goes from 0 to 11 in about 2 seconds. Listen & watch as the roof blows off.

Caps Playoff Stuff

Score Goals Like Ovechkin, Diamonds On The Ice, Caps vs Rangers Playoff Song

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:50:00 +0000

Every season we like to have a little fun and create some songs to help pump us up for the playoffs. After about 10 failed attempts to make a Ke$ha or Kelly Clarkson song, we ended up going with a Rihanna song. Check it out.

Other Caps Songs:

VIDEO: I shaved my heads & went Dropkick Murphys on the Bruins
VIDEO: I did this terrible Frank Sinatra song that was linked on Yahoo Sports for the Rangers
VIDEO: The Matt Hendricks, Hendy Shuffle
VIDEO: Puck So Hard, Jay Z Song
VIDEO: Return of the Back, the Top Seed Caps song
VIDEO: Christmas Lockout song: Bettman Got Run Over By A Reindeer

Learn How To Do The Matt Hendricks Hendy Shuffle

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:57:00 +0000

When Matt Hendricks did a little dance after scoring a goal the other night, we couldn't stop smiling. Not only was it a great goal that helped the Caps clinch the playoffs, but it was a great display of emotion, and just a bunch of fun. The Hendy Shuffle was born.

After the game we couldn't stop doing it ourselves. Getting food from the Fridge, Hendy Shuffly. Walking the dog, Hendy Shuffle. Business meeting, Hendy Shuffle. So we thought we'd put together a video to teach YOU how to do the Hendy Shuffle. It's simple, just follow along with Matt Hendricks, Alex Ovechkin, and Nicklas Backstrom!

Caps Are Southeast Division Champions Once Again

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:43:00 +0000

Here is what it looks like from the Verizon Center as Ovechkin seals the deal and sends the Caps into the playoffs as the 3rd seed. (Via EllisJJ2)

Click the volume to unmute (via @CapsRocket91)

Oh and free wings too, lol, you think it would say SOUTHEAST CHAMPS

Alex Ovechkin Crushes Evander Kane

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:58:00 +0000

So this Evander Kane dude was all tryin to like get the Jets back in the game against the Caps. He even scored a goal. The audacity!

Well Alexander Ovechkin wasn't going to have any of it! Ovi laid out Kane so hard that the Jets forward went immediately to the bench at a slow and hobbling pace. Locker said that Kane even went back into the locker room. They showed Kane sitting on the bench moments later still shaken up from the hit. Moral of the story? Don't mess with Ovi. GIF follows:

Other Caps GIFs

Matt Hendricks Scores, Crushes A Dude, then does a Dance, the Hendy Shuffle!

Matt Hendricks Scores, Matt Hendricks Smashes, Matt Hendricks Shimmies

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:27:00 +0000

The Caps got off to a good start in the biggest game of the lockout shortened season. Matt Hendrix (I call him that cuz he Rocks) scored a goal early in the first period to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 lead over the Winnipeg Jets.

After the goal, Hendricks absolutely laid out the Jets Paul Potsma and then did a little Hendy Dance! I'm gonna call that the "Hendy Shuffle" Check out the GIFs.

Somebody record themselves in Vine or Video doing the Hendy shuffle and send it to @DCSportsNexus !

Other Caps Stories:

Wes Johnson On Veep Talking Pig Excrement

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:44:00 +0000

Tonight during an episode of HBO's Veep starring Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, I heard a familiar voice. I wasn't looking up at the TV but that voice that was talking about pig excrement was all too familiar. I looked up from my computer and guess who I saw?

It was the Washington Capitals in-house Verizon Center voice, Wes Johnson. And his lines were hilarious.

He was playing a southern Carolinian pig farmer or something of that sorts. Read this on the computer screen and then imagine it being said in Wes Johnson's booming voice. Awesome.

"You can't raise pigs without excrement ma'am, it just can't be done. They defecate, and they defecate with speed and volume, yeah..."

My episode of @veephbo airs at 10pm tonight. I'm in a short, funny scene with @officialjld. She's awesome :)twitpic.com/ckyc7o
— Wes Johnson (@WesJohnsonVoice) April 21, 2013

Veep also made some other DC Sports news earlier. Here is the Selina Meyer mascot character in DC racing at a Nats game against the presidents.

Hold It Here, The Locker Shirt We've Been Waiting For

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:02:00 +0000

Our friends at Hockey Shopped have done it. They've created the shirt we've all thought about getting but could never find the perfect way to make it happen. Well we don't have to worry about it any more. All the work is done. All you have to do now is click (here to buy), wait, and then ROCK THE LOCKER!

If you were unaware (In other words, if you've never watched a Caps game before in your life), after each period the Caps announcer Craig Laughlin, also known as Locker, does a segment where he analyzes specific plays on a telestrator. Because he does not have the controls himself, he is constantly yelling "Hold it here" at the person who is when he wants the screen paused.

The delay between when he says "hold it here" and when the screen is actually held usually results in hilarious "HOLD IT HERE!" screams by the Caps announcers. After that happens, Twitter explodes with the hashtag #HoldItHere.

So what does Locker think about his face on a shirt donning his catch phrase? Let's ask him:

“@hockeyshopped: #HoldItHere shirts are now official.Link here hockeyshopped.spreadshirt.com” This is GR8! I dnt look day over 35! Who's bought 1?!
— Craig Laughlin (@Laughlin18) April 17, 2013

Bam, Locker endorsed. Plus, Hockey Shopped will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the American Red Cross. Can't go wrong with that. So get one, wear it to the game, and scream HOLD IT HERE!!!!!!!!

CLICK HERE TO BUY

Caps Fans At Nats Game In Miami

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:39:00 +0000

A couple of Washington Capitals fans were down in Miami Rocking the Red as they watched the Washington Nationals take on the Miami Marlins. CAPS FANS ARE EVERYWHERE!

Nexus Connections: Slapshot Dances And Gangnams At Nats Game

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Sometimes the different DC Sports teams all come together to provide worthy (or non-worthy) fun and excitement. Instead of just posting it a zillion times, this segment will just link you over to the main story.

You just saw Slapshot help deliver the flying clothesline to Teddy of the Nats. Now watch as an inflatable version of the Caps eagle dances to Drake, Pitbull, and of course, as all mascot bits end, to Gangnam Style. Do we really have to keep ending our mascot bits with that?

Read the story & watch the video at Woeful Nats

Erat Scores First Goal, Caps Fans Wave Goodbye To Forsberg

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:32:00 +0000

Martin Erat was traded for Filip Forsberg, one of the Caps top prospects, just a few weeks ago. The move brought with it a lot of negative fan reaction towards the trade and towards the Caps general manager George McPhee.

But on Tuesday night when an Alex Ovechkin's shot/pass hit Martin Erat perfectly on the stick for the easy tap in goal, Erat earned his first point as a Washington Capital and the trade was immediately vindicated. At least, that's what a lot of people think (sarcastic or not)...check out the fan reaction on Twitter.

Here are several tweets from right after the Erat goal:

I will be the idiot!!!Erat-1Forsberg-0Just kidding! Don’t be lighting my twitter up Caps fans
— Vinnie Finamore (@WashCap_82) April 17, 2013

ERAT SCOARS!!!! And Forsberg is -4 with Nashville with no points. We are winning this trade.
— Mike McNeill (@Cadetbaritone) April 17, 2013

Thanks for the goal Erat but I still want forsberg back..
— Mo Bailey (@mobaiiiley) April 17, 2013

Erat/Latta 1, Forsberg 0.
— Rory (@roreaga) April 17, 2013

So far the Washington Capitals have won the Erat/Forsberg trade #lol
— Chris Letterio (@FourCupsOneFan) April 17, 2013

Martin Erat gets his first as a Washington Capital. Congrats Marty. I still prefer Forsberg though. #Caps
— Jake Ware (@JacobWare95) April 17, 2013

The Caps vastly overpaid for Erat by giving up Forsberg but he just scored against the Leafs so it was worth it just for that
— Alim (@holyhabs87) April 17, 2013

Ok gmgm did know what he was doing on That erat forsberg trade
— #RedRocker (@I_Bleed_Red4DC) April 17, 2013

ERAT/FORSBERG TRADE WAS WORTH IT
— ThatCapsFan (@noeer445) April 17, 2013

Yay, Erat scored, suck it Forsberg! LOL
— Chris Ford (@DCSportsNexus) April 17, 2013

Erat has more goals than Forsberg.Solid trade for the Caps.
— Washington Capitals(@Capitals_Blog) April 17, 2013

Love the Internet!

Backstrom Gets Cheap Shot, Ovechkin Gets Angry

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:56:00 +0000

On Tuesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nicklas Backstrom was boarded dangerously into the wall near the bench by the Leafs Jay McClement. Alex Ovechkin was not having any of that. The great 8 sped over to the aid of Nicky and tried to lay down some good old fashion ice justice on the Leafs before a giant scrum broke out and everyone hugged. The GIF:

Later in the game Jason Chimera fought McClement, but it was more like waltzing, and uneventful, so not covered here.

Nexus Connections: Slapshot At The Nats President's Race

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:40:00 +0000

The Washington Capitals mascot Slapshot was involved in the Washington Nationals game on Sunday afternoon. The giant eagle got down on his hands and knees and had his friend fellow mascot G-Wiz from the Wizards jump off his back and get some major air before landing the clothesline on President Teddy.

Read the story & see the GIF over at Hip Hops...

Caps Crush Bolts...Wait...It's Tied? GIFs To Explain

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:39:00 +0000

The Caps led the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 and 5-1. Somehow, after 60 minutes was up, the game was tied and the teams went into overtime. You can figure out who won by the GIFs. There is nothing really else to write, so I'll let these GIFs explain everything for you:

First Period

Third Period

Overtime

Yezzzzirrr....

Ladies At Caps Game Give The Camera The Tongue, Joe B Not Happy

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:03:00 +0000

These ladies were excited to be in front of the cameras on Saturday Night at the Caps game. Have a look at their scandalous actions that got Joe B all riled up.

"Wait a minute, don't you dare do that on CSN, this is a family show!" - Joe B

Ovechkin Breakaway Score And Celebration

noreply@blogger.com (The Dugs Sports) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:52:00 +0000

It was an exciting first period for the Washington Capitals on Saturday evening at Verizon Center. In their matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Alex Ovechkin scored a breakaway goal to take the temporary goal scoring lead over opponent Steven Stamkos. What he did after the goal was vintage Ovechkin.

After the goal Ovi went flying into the boards like he was trying to break through them. Then he screamed like a toothless maniac, because, well that's what he is! Ovechkin's goal gave him the goal scoring lead in the NHL.