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Game 22: Fast start, slow finish as Caps are burned by Flames Nov 21, 2017

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The Caps scored an early goal and it was all down hill from there as the Calgary Flames rattled off four straight. Washington was hoping to build off their last win, but that momentum just wasn't there in the 4-1 loss. What happened? Rob Carlin, Alan May and Ryan Billie break it all down.

Game 21: Caps find the winning touch in return to Washington Nov 19, 2017

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A better start led to a better result for the Caps in a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. Washington's top players were better, but Alan May wants to see them pushed even harder. He, Rob Carlin and Ryan Billie talk about the win and just how important a player T.J. Oshie is to the Caps.

Game 20: Crushed in Colorado Nov 17, 2017

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The Capitals wanted to put Tuesday's loss in Nashville behind them, but this probably wasn't what they had in mind. Washington lost an even uglier game to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday 6-2. Colorado scored 17 seconds into the game and never looked back. Rob Carlin, Alan May and Tarik El-Bashir break down what happened and talk about what the Caps need to do to fix things.

Game 19: An ugly night in Nashville Nov 15, 2017

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A poor first period nearly doomed the Caps, but Washington was able to bounce back from a 2-0 deficit to tie the game at 2 in the second. Nashville quickly retook the lead and this time, they would not relinquish it. Rob Carlin, Alan May and Ryan Billie break down what went wrong in the Caps' 6-3 loss to the Predators.

Game 18: Braden Holtby delivers in ugly win Nov 13, 2017

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Ugly wins still count. Sunday's game against the Edmonton Oilers was not the best game we've seen all season, but Braden Holtby put together a spectacular performance and Dmitry Orlov scored off a give-and-go to help lead the Caps. When it went to the shootout, it was Mr. Automatic, T.J. Oshie, who got the job done to give Washington the 2-1 win. Rob Carlin, Alan May and Tarik El-Bashir break down all the action from Sunday's win.

Game 17 - Was this the Caps' most complete win of the season? Nov 11, 2017

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The Penguins came to town on Friday and the Caps were ready for them. Washington turned in a phenomenal performance all around with contributions on the power play, the penalty kill and between the pipes in a 4-1 win over rival Pittsburgh. Was this the Caps' most complete win of the season? Rob Carlin, Alan May and Tarik El-Bashir discuss.

Game 16 - A frustrating loss for Grubauer and the Caps Nov 08, 2017

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The Caps saw their three-game win streak come to an end in Buffalo at the hands of the lowly Sabres. It was a frustrating night both offensively and defensively for Washington, especially for Philipp Grubauer. Rob Carlin, Alan May and JJ Regan break down the loss and look ahead to the Authentic Fan Friday game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Game 15 - Caps erase 2-0 deficit to escape Coyotes in OT Nov 07, 2017

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The Caps spotted the Arizona Coyotes a 2-0 lead in the first period, but battled back to force overtime where John Carlson would put it away. Rob Carlin, Alan May and Ryan Billie breakdown the win, Washington's third in a row.

Game 14 - Tom Wilson delivers in Boston Nov 05, 2017

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Tom Wilson delivered his first multi-goal game and Braden Holtby was strong in net as the Caps won 3-2 in Boston. Rob Carlin, Alan May and Tarik El-Bashir break down the game. Plus, did Rob Carlin curse Holtby? The crew debates.

Game 13 - Lars Eller makes it count Nov 03, 2017

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The Capitals actually scored first against the New York Islanders and it made a big difference as Washington never trailed in a game they were arguably outplayed in. Lars Eller came up huge to make sure the good guys got the win with two goals and an assist. The Caps Extra crew takes a deeper dive into the game. Have the Caps turned a corner or were they fortunate to escape with two points?

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