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Made by a fan, for the fans --- this mostly Capitals-focused hockey podcast is not for the faint of heart. Bringing you hot takes, lots of sarcasm, lots of chirping, lots of opinions and lots of facts regarding your Washington Capitals and the rest of the NHL (and the hockey world). Buckle up, plugs…

Jenaya Bennett


    • Mar 11, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 95 EPISODES


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    Episode 94: NHL Trade Deadline --- Capitals Add Beauvillier, Hurricanes Weaken Themselves, Marchand To Panthers, And More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 26:46


    Episode 94 of Jenaya Talks Caps: The Podcast discussing this season's NHL trade deadline and its implications for our Washington Capitals:-The Caps add Anthony Beauvillier from the Penguins-The Carolina Hurricanes make a mess of themselves by trading for Mikko Rantanen without ever having asked him if he even wanted to re-sign with them-The New Jersey Devils have big injury concerns-The Boston Bruins are cleaning house and they ship their captain Brad Marchand to the rival Florida Panthers, who also added Seth Jones in a trade from the Chicago Blackhawks-The Tampa Bay Lightning bring back Yanni Gourde and also add Oliver Bjorkstrand-The Toronto Maple Leafs pay a big price for Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo-The Ottawa Senators and the Buffalo Sabres swap young core forward pieces-The Dallas Stars trade for AND SIGN Mikko Rantanen-The Colorado Avalanche make a number of shrewd moves, adding Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders and Charlie Coyle from the Bruins, among others-The Edmonton Oilers still don't have a goalie-The Vegas Golden Knights reunite with Reilly SmithAnd more!

    Episode 93: Underlying Numbers Say The Washington Capitals' Hot Start Isn't An Accident

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 24:36


    The Washington Capitals' hot start to the season is being fueled by strong underlying numbers at 5-on-5, both on offense and on defense.

    Episode 92: Early Returns Good For Washington Capitals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 22:41


    Jenaya dives into the first week of games for the Washington Capitals and discusses early returns from newcomers Jakob Chychrun, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Andrew Mangiapane, Brandon Duhaime, Taylor Raddysh, and Logan Thompson, plus the return of Jakub Vrana in DC and the injury to Matt Roy.

    Episode 91: Washington Capitals Season Preview, Metropolitan Division Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 33:08


    The podcast is back as Jenaya previews the Washington Capitals lineup for the 2024-2025 season, and then gives predictions for the Metropolitan Division as a whole.

    Episode 90: UNSERIOUS OFFSEASON SERIES --- Let's Play A Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 25:02


    Determined to still bring you hockey content even during the summer months, Jenaya (and a guest) dive into a game of 'Party With, Study With, Play (on a line) With' involving some big NHL names, which quickly devolves but is fun nonetheless. Featuring some pretty spicy takes on players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Nathan MacKinnon, David Pastrnak, Mitch Marner, and of course Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, among others. It's offseason content at its finest, baby!

    Episode 89: Capitals Get Younger, Faster, Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 47:13


    The Washington Capitals have used this offseason to beef up their forward group, defense core, and goaltending tandem in a series of moves through both trades and free agency. Jenaya is here to break down the additions of Jakob Chychrun, Matt Roy, Logan Thompson, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Andrew Mangiapane, Brandon Duhaime, and Taylor Raddysh and tell fans what they can expect from the Caps' new players. Then at the end of the episode, we discuss promotions for Brian MacLellan and Chris Patrick.

    Episode 88: Analyzing The Pierre-Luc Dubois Trade For The Capitals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 41:43


    The Washington Capitals made a big trade with the Los Angeles Kings, swapping Darcy Kuemper for Pierre-Luc Dubois 1-for-1. In this week's episode, Jenaya breaks down exactly what this trade means for the Caps, in terms of their salary cap, the player they're getting, and any perceived off-ice issues with Dubois.

    Episode 87: What Can The Washington Capitals Do To Get Back Into Series Against The Rangers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 25:09


    The Washington Capitals trail the New York Rangers 2-0 in their best-of-7 series in the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jenaya breaks down 5 things that need to improve for the underdog Capitals if they're going to come back in the series.

    Episode 86: For Washington Capitals, It's Win-And-You're-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 42:26


    The Washington Capitals can guarantee themselves a trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs by winning their last two regular season games, against the Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers. Jenaya breaks down how the Caps have gotten themselves to this position where they're controlling their own destiny, and also breaks down how the tie-breakers work just in case we need those.

    Episode 85: This Rollercoaster Of A Washington Capitals Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 18:32


    This Washington Capitals season has been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs. We're here to break down the Caps' 6-game losing streak, how they can fix it, and what positives they can draw from this tough stretch, whether they make the playoffs or not.

    Episode 84: If Washington Capitals Make Playoffs, Is Spencer Carbery Coach Of The Year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 20:08


    First-year NHL head coach Spencer Carbery has the Washington Capitals exceeding expectations this season. If the Capitals do in fact make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, should Carbery be the NHL's Coach of the Year? Jenaya breaks down why he's making a good case for it.

    Episode 83: Washington Capitals Have Fought Their Way Back Into Playoff Contention

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 22:36


    The Washington Capitals have fought their way all the way back in the Eastern Conference playoff race and now sit just 1 point out of a playoff spot entering Monday night's game in Calgary.

    Episode 82: How Far Should The Washington Capitals Go At This Year's Trade Deadline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 39:29


    With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching on March 8th, we've got you covered as far as the Washington Capitals are concerned. In this week's episode, we ponder just how far the Caps should go selling at this year's deadline with the team still fighting for a playoff spot.

    Episode 81: The Washington Capitals Are Good Again; Top-5 Reasons Why It's Sustainable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 18:26


    The Washington Capitals are rolling, at 8-1-1 in their last 10 games. Jenaya breaks down the top-5 reasons why this success should be sustainable for the Caps.

    Episode 80: The Nicklas Backstrom Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 21:15


    The Washington Capitals had to endure a potentially franchise-altering announcement this week as longtime centerman Nicklas Backstrom steps away from the game indefinitely due to ongoing injury issues. Jenaya breaks down what the franchise centerman has meant to DC, both on and off the ice.

    Episode 79: Observations, Question Marks Of Washington Capitals' Season So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 25:34


    Episode 78: Capitals Finding Their Footing Under Spencer Carbery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 21:45


    The Washington Capitals dropped their season opener to the Pittsburgh Penguins, but bounced back with a big win against the Calgary Flames in Game #2, thanks to a 38-save effort from Darcy Kuemper and a couple of clutch goals from a couple of their young players.

    Episode 77: Washington Capitals Season Preview, Jenaya's Unhinged Predictions For 2023-2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 50:06


    The NHL is back, and so is your favourite Washington Capitals podcast! In this week's episode, Jenaya gives the season preview for the Caps, including the forward group, the defense corps, the goaltenders, and a new coaching staff that brings with it a new system and style of play. What's it all going to look like?Then, Jenaya gives some bold predictions for the 2023-2024 season, including who's in and who's out in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

    Episode 76: Capitals Make Out Like Bandits In Draft; Get Good Value In Pacioretty, Edmundson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 31:39


    The podcast is back to break down the NHL Entry Draft, where the Capitals nabbed Ryan Leonard and Andrew Cristall, among others. We talk the Caps' bright future after cleaning up at the last two drafts, as well as the value the Caps are getting with new additions Max Pacioretty and Joel Edmundson.

    Episode 75: Ow, Canada --- Maple Leafs, Oilers Kicked To The Curb As Canada's Cup Drought Will Hit 30 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 21:56


    In this week's episode, Jenaya discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs' & Edmonton Oilers' unflattering exits from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including why Leafs fans' hopeful comparisons of their Leafs to the pre-Cup Ovechkin-era Washington Capitals are wishful thinking on their part at best.

    Episode 74: Bruins Author Biggest Choke In NHL History; Panthers, Kraken Are Rolling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 32:22


    In this week's episode, Jenaya's got your wrap-up of all of the craziness that unfolded in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the Boston Bruins completing a choke-job for the ages.

    Episode 73: Underdogs Putting A Scare Into The Top-Seeded Teams As NHL Playoffs Get Underway

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 31:31


    The top-seeded Bruins, Devils, Leafs, Knights, Avalanche, Stars, and Oilers have all lost their home ice advantage after dropping games at home to open their series. How will it all shake out? Who's the most likely to fall victim to the dreaded upset? Jenaya discusses that & more in this week's episode.

    Episode 72: Capitals, Penguins On Different Trajectories As Both Miss Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 43:51


    Normally this is the time of year where we're previewing playoff series for the Caps and Pens, but with both teams missing the playoffs for the first time since Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby's rookie seasons, we're instead diving into a look at the future for both clubs. Which team is more likely to come back stronger next season? Why? We take a look at two very different approaches by rival franchises.

    Episode 71: 3 Studs, 3 Duds Of This Washington Capitals Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 29:00


    In this week's episode, we look at 3 bright spots from this Washington Capitals season (3 "studs"), as well as 3 not-so-bright spots (3 "duds").

    Episode 70: Let's Talk About The Anthony Mantha-Sized Elephant In The Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 22:07


    In this week's episode, Jenaya recaps what was essentially the biggest game of the Capitals' season in Pittsburgh against the Penguins, including what happened on the Anthony Mantha turnover and why the coaching staff had him out on the ice at that point in the game to begin with.

    Episode 69: Kuemper Injury Was Final Nail In Coffin; Ovechkin Shatters Another Gretzky Record

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 31:18


    In this week's episode, Jenaya talks the injury to Darcy Kuemper and the Caps' coaching staff's use of the Caps' goaltenders in general, a long list of milestones and NHL records for Alex Ovechkin this season, plus Peter Laviolette's future and a possible replacement option should the Caps choose not to extend him.

    Episode 68: Capitals' D-Core For Next Season Starting To Take Shape --- What The Numbers Are Saying

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 47:18


    In this week's episode, Jenaya details how the Capitals' D-core for next season is starting to take shape, with a deep dive into the numbers providing some insight on what we can expect from them. Just how important is John Carlson to this team's success? How high is Rasmus Sandin's ceiling? Why was it so important to get Nick Jensen and Trevor van Riemsdyk re-signed? How good can youngsters Martin Fehervary, Alex Alexeyev, and Vinny Iorio be moving forward? That & more in this week's episode as we head down the stretch run in the regular season.

    Episode 67: Thoughts On The Capitals, The Trade Deadline, Orlov, Hathaway, Chychrun

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 22:01


    The Caps made their first move ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline, sending defenseman Dmitry Orlov and right wing Garnet Hathaway to the Boston Bruins. Jenaya breaks down what it means for the Caps moving forward, who else we might see shipped out of Washington before Friday's deadline, and the Caps' rumored heavy interest in Arizona Coyotes' defenseman Jakob Chychrun.

    Episode 66: "What's Wrong With The Caps?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 29:14


    In this week's episode, Jenaya answers listeners' questions regarding the current state of the team and the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference.

    Episode 65: We're Back, Baby --- The Caps Return, And So Does Our Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 38:51


    After a long layoff, the podcast returns as the Caps return from the All-Star break with a set of back-to-back games against the Boston Bruins & the San Jose Sharks! We dive into:-What went right against the Bruins-What went wrong against the Sharks-The current playoff picture in the East-Caps' injury updates-Why All-Star Weekend is about as exciting as watching paint dryAll that & more in today's episode!

    Episode 64: The Very Latest On Tom Wilson's Injury; Caps Have Chance To Kill The King

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 69:23


    The Washington Capitals lost a heartbreaker in Game 4 but they're tied 2-2 in their series overall against the Presidents' trophy-winning Florida Panthers, having outplayed the Panthers for a majority of the series so far.The Caps have been without Tom Wilson since early in Game 1 due to a lower body injury; everything we've been able to find out about his status is in this episode.

    Episode 63: Tale Of The Tape, 5 Keys For Capitals-Panthers Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 26:05


    Everything you need to get ready for Caps-Panthers! In today's episode we've got the full tale of the tape between the two teams, revisiting how their three-game regular season series went, plus Jenaya gives you her five keys for the Caps to walk away from this series victorious. All that & more in today's episode!

    Episode 62: The Latest On Ovechkin's Injury; Possible Playoff Opponents For Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 28:52


    Alex Ovechkin crashed shoulder-first into the boards after a trip by Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Erik Kallgren on Sunday night and was forced to leave the game with the resulting upper body injury. We have the latest on Ovi's status, plus a look at possible Round 1 playoff opponents for the Caps.

    Episode 61: The Eastern Conference Playoff Goaltending Picture Is Going To Be Very Interesting; Samsonov Or Vanecek For Caps?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 31:57


    As the Stanley Cup Playoffs draw ever nearer, it's shaping up to be a wild goaltending picture in the Eastern Conference. Jenaya breaks it down for you and also takes a closer look at the Caps' own personal goaltending battle between Ilya Samsonov & Vitek Vanecek; Who should be starting for the Caps in Game 1 of the playoffs?

    Episode 60: Caps Rattle Off 3-Straight HUGE Wins Against Lightning, Penguins, Bruins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 33:07


    Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson, John Carlson all have big weeks for the Caps as they beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Boston Bruins to go 3-0-0 for the week and gain on the Penguins in the Metropolitan Division race.

    Episode 59: Special Teams HELL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 30:08


    The Caps' play at even-strength has been terrific this season despite an onslaught of injuries, but they're finding new & exciting ways to lose games on special teams. Jenaya breaks it down for you.

    Episode 58: Caps Take 3-Straight & 6 Of 8 Overall Against Trotz's Isles, Remain In 1st Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 22:02


    The Caps go 3-for-3 in their mini-series against the New York Islanders, including 2 shutouts (1 by Ilya Samsonov & 1 by Vitek Vanecek) ... The Caps outscored the Isles 7-0 at even-strength over the 3-game set.Alex Ovechkin & Justin Schultz remain day-to-day with lower-body injuries. The Caps will play the Pittsburgh Penguins on both Thursday & Saturday.

    Episode 57: TRADE DEADLINE SPECIAL --- Caps Complete Blockbuster To Get Mantha From Wings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 44:02


    The Caps complete a massive trade to get a behemoth of a forward from the Wings, the Boston Bruins try to solve their scoring issues by trading for Taylor Hall, the New York Islanders hope they've found their Anders Lee replacement, and more from around the East Division & the rest of the NHL.

    Episode 56: Ovechkin, Caps Are Flaming Hot; Buffalo Sabres, Tim Peel, And More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 41:52


    In this week's episode, we take a look at what's fuelling the Caps' NHL-best 17-3-1 record over the last month and a half, as well as breaking down just how dominant Alex Ovechkin really is (Hint: Very, very dominant). Then, we play 'Onside/Offside', answering your questions from around the league --- today's topics: the complete train wreck that is the Buffalo Sabres, and referee Tim Peel getting the axe from the league after a hot mic outs his not-so-good intentions toward the Nashville Predators.

    Episode 55: Ovechkin Flies Past Esposito, Corsi Does Not Cause Toe-Picks, And More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 39:04


    Alex Ovechkin climbs to 6th all-time on the NHL goals list, the Caps see their 7-game win streak snapped ON MY BIRTHDAY!, people are being unnecessarily mean to Brenden Dillon, and, in this week's Onside/Offside segment:-Sidney Crosby's never-ending whining-Quinn Hughes & a complete lack of defense-How long until the Rangers are contenders?

    Episode 54: It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 35:33


    In today’s episode, we’re talking Caps’ domination in the city of brotherly love and an overall dominant run from the Caps over the last month (9-1-1 record), as well as milestones for Alex Ovechkin & Nicklas Backstrom, and then to close the show we have our new Onside/Offside segment where we take questions from listeners and try to determine if they’re Onside or Offside. Let’s Go Caps!

    Episode 53: The Positive Sandwich

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 32:14


    In today's episode, we serve up a good old-fashioned Positive Sandwich:-The top bun, beginning at 1:35, is what's fuelling the Caps' NHL-best 8-2-1 record over the last month.-The meat in the middle, beginning at 13:25, is a little chat about the NHL Department Of Player Safety's vendetta against Caps forward Tom Wilson.-And the bottom bun, beginning at 30:40, is our heartfelt congratulations to Nicklas Backstrom for having now dished out 700 tasty apples in his already legendary career.

    Episode 52: Deep Caps Overcoming Early Adversity To Jump Out To 1st Place In East

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 31:15


    In today's episode:-Caps stepping up in absence of Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, Wilson, Orlov, Samsonov-Where are the power plays?-Who won the Laine/Dubois trade?-Matthew Tkachuk with another accidentally-on-purpose play that has Leafs fans upset-The Vancouver Canucks are a nuclear level of terrible

    Episode 51: Caps Season Preview Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 49:09


    In today's episode:-A recap of the Caps' offseason moves-Wrapping up training camp, projecting the Caps' opening night roster-Projecting individual stats for Caps players this season-Projecting the East Division standings

    Episode 50: What Might The Caps Do At The Draft & In Free Agency?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 19:09


    Buckle up for a wild week that includes the NHL Entry Draft & the start of the free agency period. What might the Caps do? Are they going to hold onto their 1st Round pick? Are they going to make a trade? Plus, the latest on Brenden Dillon, and don’t be surprised if you see a familiar foe/future Hall of Famer wearing Capitals’ red next season.

    Episode 49: Game 4 Recap --- Where The Hell Was That All Series?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 20:21


    It took 10 periods, but the Caps finally showed up to play for the last 40 minutes of Game 4 against the New York Islanders, earning a huge win to extend the series (and their season). Alex Ovechkin scored his 3rd & 4th goals of the series and Evgeny Kuznetsov stepped up as well with Nicklas Backstrom missing another game due to the NHL's concussion protocol.The Caps will look to replicate their Game 4 effort in another must-win game on Thursday.

    Episode 48: QUALIFYING ROUND MADNESS, Caps/Isles Preview, Round 1 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 38:47


    In today's episode:-Phase 2 of the NHL draft lottery AKA the Alexis Lafreniere sweepstakes-Welcome to Upset Town, Population: Pittsburgh Penguins-Caps VS. Islanders preview-Predictions for the rest of the Round 1 matchups

    Episode 47: Hockey's Back, And The Caps Look Pretty Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 23:36


    The Caps beat the Hurricanes, and then fall to the Lightning in a shootout.-The top line's hot start-Braden Holtby in playoff form-Comeback Caps do it again to earn point against Bolts-John Carlson's injury status

    Episode 46: WE HAVE AN ACTUAL GAME TO PREVIEW FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4+ MONTHS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 17:55


    In this week's episode:-The 31-man roster the Caps are bringing to Toronto-Samsonov injured; will miss postseason-And for the first time in 4+ months, the Caps will play an actual hockey game against an actual opponent --- we've got your Caps/Hurricanes preview right here

    Episode 45: #Johnny4Norris & Other NHL Awards Buzz, Kempny & Alexeyev Are Back, Dillon To Re-Sign w/ Caps?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 24:40


    In this week's episode:-John Carlson named a finalist for the Norris trophy but not so fast because it wouldn't be the first time a Capitals defenseman who deserves to win it gets robbed...-Finalists for other NHL awards, including a couple of head-scratchers for the Lady Byng Memorial trophy...-Schedule change for the Caps-How is the NHL going to deal with potty mouths on live broadcasts in empty arenas?-Brenden Dillon says he wants to stay with Caps, and that his agent & Brian MacLellan are talking contract extension-Torey Krug leaving Bruins?-Canucks looking to trade Brock Boeser?-And finally, Michal Kempny & Alex Alexeyev are back on the ice with the Caps, and Kempny's position on the depth chart in training camp might surprise you... We take a look at why Reirden has him slotted where he does & what it could mean for the Caps if he's really healthy again.

    Episode 44: We've Got A Training Camp To Talk About!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 27:41


    In this week's episode we have everything you need to know about the Caps return to the ice/the start of training camp. Who's on the Caps' 34-man roster for the postseason? Is anyone opting out? Who are the extras and could any of them crack the lineup? Then, near the end of the episode, we answer your (the fans) questions that you wanted answered!

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