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"It's not a dream, it's not a desert mirage, it's Lord Stanley and he is coming to Washington!" 2018 was a magical year for the Washington Capitals, and in this season finale of "Told It Here!", Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin look back at those magical four series starting with Columbus, ending in Las Vegas and how Alex Ovechkin and his longtime teammates finally reached the ultimate prize. And for Joe and Craig, sharing their perspective on celebrating the moment separately after sharing so many moments together in the broadcast booth. A fitting completion to this debut season of "Told It Here!", thanks for listening.

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When the Capitals finally reached the mountaintop in 2018 and won their first ever Stanley Cup, it completed a 44-year journey that started in 1974. Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin have been there for so many of the team's great postseason moments but also their heartbreaking disappointments. In Episode 5 of "Told It Here!", Joe B and Locker build up to that triumphant 2018 postseason - by remembering the likes of Dale Hunter, John Druce, Kolzig and Juneau in the magical spring of '98, Ovechkin's first taste, Joel Ward and all of the rivalries that were built through playoff hockey with the Pens, Rangers and Isles. This episode will remind you why the end of the journey felt so good.

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It's been a wild week for the Caps, and it all culminated Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Karl Alzner joins Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan to discuss the fight night, TJ Oshie's remarkable performance after the death of his father and the media frenzy surrounding Tom Wilson after Monday night's incident with Artemi Panarin. Plus, the guys dive into the latest with the playoff push and the goalie situation with the postseason a week away.

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Rob & Brian look at the red-hot trip John Carlson has had out West, as he continues his pursuit of winning the Norris Trophy at season's end. They then dive into all other matters surrounding the 1st place Caps.

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Rob catches you up on both victories over Thanksgiving weekend against Tampa & Detroit before his conversation with the Capitals GM Brian MacLellan (8:58). The GM discusses the latest regarding contract negotiations with both Nicklas Backstrom & Braden Holtby, future contractual situation with Alex Ovechkin, new additions such as Brendan Leipsic & Rasko Gudas, the system they play on the ice, and more.

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Alex Ovechkin delivered pizzas across the city, including to those meet in need, and Rob Carlin got to ride shotgun for the experience. Listen to some of the most exclusive access you can get with Ovi, 1 on 1 in his car.

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Get to know Brendan Leipsic, who is in his first season with the Caps. The Winnipeg native tells Rob & Jenks about the start to his career, the fireworks in the recent game vs. Anaheim, and more.

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Rob chats with Beck Malenstyn, just after he made his NHL debut Wednesday night in the World's Most Famous Arena. Next up for Beck is facing his hometown team, the Vancouver Canucks.

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Things got contentious as the Caps hosted & beat Anaheim, but involved Garnet Hathaway spitting on the Ducks' Erik Gudbranson. Rob & Jenks then look at big picture items surrounding the Metro Division leaders and more goalie discussion.

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Rob & Jenks sit down with Caps star Nicklas Backstrom for a wide-ranging conversation. Topics include dealing with cancer in his own family ahead of the team's Hockey Cancer Awareness Night later this month, an anecdote on the team's confidence level during the Cup run, the memorably chaotic evening where they hosted the World Series Champion Nats, and more.

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Caps win 4 of 5 on the road and they sit atop the Metro Division. Rob & Jenks start with the connection that Alex Ovechkin has with 13-year-old cancer survivor Alex Luey. They then continue their campaign for John Carlson for the Norris Trophy and other observations from the team's swing all through Canada. Plus... some quick thoughts on the "Soto Shuffle".

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Rob & Jenks gather after the Caps open up their season long road trip with back to back victories in Chicago & Calgary. They put in perspective how hot a start John Carlson is having (#Johnny4Norris) and try to gauge what this team really is after an up and down start to the season (including Rob's take on Radko Gudas).

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Jam packed episode as we begin with Rob, J.J. and Brian reacting to the Caps 4-3 victory over Toronto at home, that saw the game completely change in 78 seconds. Then Jenks (23:55) joins Rob to weigh in on the latest with the team, including whether or not there should be a goalie controversy.

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No rest for the 1st-place Caps, who move on from their emphatic 3-game sweep of the Islanders to another marquee matchup with the Penguins... JJ Regan and Nick Ashooh look ahead to the last 7 games of the season and also bring back the Mailbag to answer some of your questions. But stick around for their interview with ESPN's Randy Scott, a die-hard Caps fan whose personal remembrance of the 2018 Stanley Cup run is something every Caps fan can relate and will enjoy listening to.

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Caps get beat soundly at home 6-3 by Colorado on Monday as Rob, J.J., Brian, and Ben Raby react and wonder what answers can be learned from a loss like this, including the recent play by Braden Holtby. Is there an impending goalie controversy between Holtby and Ilya Samsonov? They conclude by looking at the evening by Andre Burakovsky in his return to Washington after being traded this summer.

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Rob & Michael look back at the Caps loss in Nashville where Washington gave up the lead 4 separate times. They also discuss why the team has lost 3 straight ahead of a spot they always struggle.... Saturday night in Dallas.

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Rob, Jenks, and J.J. dissect the OT win in St. Louis to open up the season, including Alex Ovechkin starting off the year with a goal. They close by previewing Friday night's game at Barry Trotz and the Islanders (29:54).

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Rob Carlin, Michael Jenkins, and J.J. Regan preview the Caps season that opens Wednesday night in St. Louis, including what the roster will look like, John Carlson getting the "A" on the sweater, goalie situation, and more.

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An absolute must listen as Rob Carlin sits down with the active legends for the Capitals as they discuss their incredible careers in tandem. Highlights include a young Alex Ovechkin announcing Nicklas Backstrom as a draft pick, memories of finally winning the Cup, and so much more.

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Big weekend for Rob as he made his NHL play by play debut while pinch-hitting for Joe B. In this episode, Rob also chats with the Caps Head Coach Todd Reirden (6:43) as he enters his 2nd season at the helm.

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Rob, Brian, and J.J. start by telling you what happened in the 2nd preseason game vs. St. Louis before rounding out our interviews from Media Day. First, it's Nick Jensen (12:06), who the Caps recently signed to a 4 year deal. Then, Dmitry Orlov (19:52) tells Rob on how he plans to improve upon last season. Finally, 22 year old Jonas Siegenthaler (26:02).

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Rob, J.J, and Brian recap the Preseason Opener vs. Chicago before continuing our series of player interviews. First, Jakub Vrana, where he definitively tells us the proper pronunciation of his first name (10:29). Then, Braden Holtby (20:11) , where of course the first question is regarding contract talks. Finally, Carl Hagelin (25:57), who signed a 4 year deal with Washington in the off-season.

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On this latest edition, hear Rob's conversations with a trio of players, 2 of which are new to Washington. First up is Michal Kempny, who spent the off-season rehabbing from his torn hamstring. Then, winger Richard Panik (9:51) who signed a 4 year deal with the Caps in the offseason. Finally, its Radko Gudas (18:14), a defenceman the Capitals traded for from Philadelphia this summer.

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Rob Carlin, JJ Regan and Brian McNally give their complete reaction to Evgeny Kuznetsov being handed a 3 game suspension from the NHL and how the Capitals will fare without Kuzie for the first 3 games. Both Evgeny Kuznetsov and Todd Reirden's complete press conferences are also included.

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Short break for the Caps with a huge 3-game series with the Islanders ahead, but plenty to discuss for JJ Regan and Nick Ashooh on this week's episode. The guys discuss the recent ups and downs, including the recent injuries to Zdeno Chara and Justin Schultz, plus the immediate impact Anthony Mantha has made and what that means for Washington's postseason prospects. Nicklas Backstrom's 1000 games in a Caps sweater gets their much-deserved appreciation as well, and a look ahead to that pivotal series with the Isles.

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At Capitals Media Day on the brink of Training Camp, Rob sits down with 2 important players for the 2019-2020 Caps, T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson. He talks to them about having a different sort of summer this year compared to 2018, thoughts on the new season, and their opinions on what the best goal of last season actually was.

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After a few nervous moments on Twitter, Alex Ovechkin is OK following an awkward fall during an informal skate. Rob is joined by Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic and Tom Gulitti from NHL.com to look at what the Caps look like as Training Camp is around the corner.

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Rob sits down with one of the original Capitals goalies who was there in the mid to late 70's when the franchise was in a much different place, Bernie Wolfe. Bernie talks about what it was like to play on such a bad team and also has to great stories about his post playing career that you must stick around for (39:03).

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The final leg of the Atlantic Division preview focuses on 2 teams that do not have high expectations entering this season. We start by speaking with Helene St. James from the Detroit Free Press on the Red Wings and what effect Steve Yzerman will have on his return to Hockeytown as GM. Then we wrap up with Bruce Garrioch from the Ottawa Sun on the rebuilding Senators (26:42).

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Rob, Brian, and J.J. move their Atlantic division preview to 2 of the Capitals northern neighbors. First, Fluto Shinzawa says what's next for Boston, who came just 1 step short winning The Cup and even adds his favorite D.C. spots to eat at. Then, Bill Hoppe who covers the Sabres for The Times Herald talks Jack Eichel and more (30:12).

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As the NHLPA Rookie Showcase came to the DMV, Rob and others had a chance to speak with 2018 Capitals 1st rounder Alexander Alexeyev as he prepares for the upcoming season. Then it's the dynamic Hughes brothers, 1st overall pick Jack for the Devils (10:45), and Quinn for Vancouver (17:24), as the sibling rivalry takes center stage in the NHL.

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Rob, Brian, and J.J. move their Atlantic Division preview series up to Canada. First up, Kristen Shilton from TSN Sports talks about the Leafs and when will Mitch Marner sign. Then, we learn about the Canadiens from Arpon Basu from the Athletic (42:06).

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Rob, J.J., and Brian move their previews to the Atlantic Division for the 2019-2020 season as this episode features Tampa Bay & Florida. First up, Lightning Insider Erik Erlendsson on how they look to bounce back after last season's early playoff exit. Finally, George Richards from The Athletic discusses the new look Panthers after hiring Joel Quenneville as Head Coach (27:46).

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Rob, J.J., and Brian welcome on Taryn Bray, Digital Correspondent for the Capitals to discuss joining alongside Alex Ovechkin on his trip to China to serve as an NHL ambassador. What was the coolest part of the trip? How much did Ovi embrace the culture? All that and more on this edition of Capitals Talk.

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Rob & Brian round out the comprehensive division preview by examining the latest with Carolina & Columbus. First, Sara Civian from The Athletic, joins the podcast to talk Carolina and that includes an update on Justin Williams. Then for all things Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline from the Athletic says how they will move on without Artemi Panarin (29:01).

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Trade Deadline 2021 has come and gone, and Caps GM made the biggest move of the day, sending Stanley Cup champion Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik and a pair of significant draft picks to Detroit for Anthony Mantha. Nick Ashooh and JJ Regan break down the trade and what it means for the playoffs and beyond, plus hear from Brian MacLellan himself on the moves he did and didn't make today.

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We continue our series of previewing the Metropolitan division as the season approaches. Here, Rob and the guys talk to Josh Yoe from The Athletic who covers the Penguins, do Pittsburgh fans think the championship window has closed? Then, over to the Flyers as they talk with Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post (27:43).

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Rob & J.J. chat with some guys who cover the 3 New York area teams as the new season approaches. First up is Colin Stephenson from Newsday on the Rangers, then Cory Masisak who covers the Devils for The Athletic (23:47), and finally they are joined by Arthur Staple of The Athletic to talk about the Islanders (47:33).

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Rob, J.J., and Brian round out their summer series by beginning with a look at the schedule, including having to watch St. Louis raise the championship banner.

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Rob Carlin interviews Adam Kimelman of NHL.com who covered the Caps' first round draft pick Connor McMichael at an event last week. Rob and Adam go in depth on many other prospects as well, and discuss the relationship between Braden Holtby & Carter Hart.

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Rob chats with former Capital Brett Connolly as he signed with the Florida Panthers this off-season. They discuss his 3 years in Washington, winning a Stanley Cup, and more.

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Rob, Brian, & J.J. continue their offseason series of discussing the most important questions facing the Caps. They start off with, can Evgeny Kutznetsov return to 2018 form?

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Rob, J.J., and Brian react to Andrei Vasilevskyi's new deal with Tampa and how that could affect eventual contractual talks between the Caps and Braden Holtby and more on this off-season edition.

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Rob & crew continue their summer series of the Caps Burning Questions heading into next season, including looking at the contractual situations regarding Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby.

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The guys chat with new Caps forward Garnet Hathaway after signing a 4 year deal with Washington after spending the past few seasons in Calgary.

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J.J. & Brian begin this summer's series of Capitals Burning Questions, including can Alex Ovechkin score 50 goals again in 2019-2020?

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Don't look now, but Alex Ovechkin is scoring goals at a torrid pace again, and JJ Regan and Nick Ashooh discuss how Ovi keeps doing it in his 16th season. Plus, the recent "discipline" for Connor McDavid pales in comparison to anything Tom Wilson would receive, and why do the Rangers seem to have the Caps' number? Also, don't miss Alexa Shaw's interview with Nick Jensen about his journey to the NHL and what Zdeno Chara has meant to him this season.

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Rob, Ryan & Brian immediately react to Jakub Vrana signing a 2 year/ $6.7 Million bridge deal with the Caps.

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Rob, Ryan, and Brian discuss the recent Stanley Cup odds for next season after Free Agency. Then they open the mailbag and answer listener questions.

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Rob Carlin and Brian McNally break down what the Caps have done in NHL free agency so far, as well as evaluating everything that's happened around the rest of the NHL. They react to the Capitals signing Richard Panik (2:10) and Brendan Leipsic (26:05), take a look at whether or not the Caps will be able to re-sign Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom next offseason (16:24), predict Jakub Vrana's next contract (13:44), give their winners (30:56) and losers (50:07) in NHL free agency across the league and much more.

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