Powerplay Point Podcast

Recorded May 18, 2025   As unfortunately the Caps could not get past the Carolina Hurricanes, so another season of coverage comes to an end. Jini Clausen joins us again for this last regular episode of this season.   We begin by recapping the final 2 games of the series and talk about what went wrong. Next, the Mermaid offers up a.......unique evaluation for some of the best and not so best Caps performances this year.   We end with the year's final thoughts for this grand 50th Washington Capitals season which includes one last Young Blueliner's story. This one revisits the 1987 Easter Epic and its aftermath. Stick around after the outro to listen to Cheryl Anne Forster's (C4) final thoughts on the season.   It has been a pleasure serving you the Caps fan community for this glorious season. Thanks so much for listening and we will see you in September!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #Sucram'sCapitalsOffTheirChainPodcast #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #LockedOnCapitals #That'sDCHockey   LET'S GO CAPS!!!!!

Recorded May 11, 2025   WARNING---THIS EPISODE IS NOT EDITED FOR STRONG LANGUAGE! As you read above, yes I have let loose the lewd language! Listen at your own risk!!!!   Anna and I evaluate the first 3 games of the Caps series in Round 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes.  Yes we're pissed. Yes we're bummed. No we will make no effort to hide it it during this episode. But we do try to put our own unique perspective on it all.   Donate to the V Foundation for cancer research today!     #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #LockedOnCapitals #SucramsCapitalsOffTheirChain #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #ThatsDCHockey #JenayaTalksCaps

Recorded May 4, 2025   May the Fourth Be With You!!!!   In this Star Wars-themed episode, Anna and I go over the final 2 games of the Caps' first round series against the Montreal Canadiens. We also give a brief, non-specific preview of their next round series against the Carolina Hurricanes.   Sorry we're not being more specific, but, muchlike Coach Carbery we're keeping things close to the vest....much like Han Solo who may or may not have fired first.....   Follow the lead of Captain Alex Ovechkin and donate to the V Foundation for Cancer Research: https://donate.v.org/campaign/667859/donate   #ALLCAPS #JenayaTalksCaps #SportsOTHP #LockedOnCapitals #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #SucramsCapitalsOffTheirChainPodcast #ThatsDCHockey          

Recorded April 26, 2025   Happy Playoffs!   Anna and I recap Games 1-3 of the Caps first round. Yes every gory detail...the good and the bad. And while there was quite a bit of good there was also some bad. Bad that may prove to be quite the obstacle. BUT...we remain optomistic while reminding a certain team that, in professional ice hockey, there are 60 minutes in a full game!   Donate to the V Foundation for Cancer research today and follow Our Captain!     #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #SucramsCapitalsOffTheirChain #ThatsDCHockey #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #LockedOnCapitals    

Recorded April 20, 2025   Happy Easter!   The Mermaid and I bring the curtain down on 2025 regular season for Our Capitals by recapping the final 3 games. One good game, the others......not so much.   Curtain up on the chase for the Stanley Cup. A scaled down preview of the playoffs follows. The Caps opponents the Canadiens pose a serious challenge. But can they be beaten? We say yes and go over a few keys to this series. Caps fans--we urge you to give it your ALL. put it all behind this team and spur them on into the next round!   The Great Eight's record chase may be over, but the fight against cancer continues. Please donate if you are able to the V Foundation for cancer research at the link below:   http://v.org/Gr8Chase   See you in the First Round!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #LockedOnCapitals #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #Sucram'sCapitalsOffTheirChainPodcast #JenayaTalksCaps #PowerplayPointPodcast

Recorded April 12, 2025   Get comfortable my fellow Caps fans....this is a long one.   We begin, Jini and I with a review of Alex OVechkin's record-breaking goal against the Islanders that happened last Sunday. No, we will not break down the actual game. Yes, we will tell you what we believe it means to us. The next segment is dedicated to the only game breakdown we do go through--agains the Carolina Hurricanes. And then comes the disaster that was the game against the CBJ. Again no breakdown here especially since no Caps scored, but a lot of discussion over what went wrong and why. And somewhere in the middle, something new we learn about Jini! Finally, we go over some long standing concerns that are still lingering with Our Caps. And there are quite a few of them. But the good news is that there are even more reasons to be optimistic. Hope you stick around and go through the discussion with us.   The Chase may be over, but the fight against cancer is not. Please consider a donation to the V Foundation via the link provided: http://v.org/Gr8Chase   #ALLCAPS #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #JenayaTalksCaps #ThatsDCHockey #SucramsCapitalsOffTheirChain #LockedOnCapitals #SportsOTHP  

Recorded April 5, 2025   The Mermaid and I are joined by Jini Clausen who quickly finds some common roots with Anna. Ever hear a podcast done with a guy and two Bay Area ladies? You're about to..... We go on to recap all four games, two of which were, admittedly, hot garbage for Our Caps. And then came a most epic night of greatness. I don't think I have to tell you what happened. As poorly as the games ran for this week it all ended with a truly grand once-in-a-lifetime moment we Caps fans will remember forever.   It really is all about taking the good with the bad sometimes.....   Please consider a donation to the V Foundation for Cancer research and stand with Our Captain against this disease:   v.org/GR8chase.   #ALLCAPS #LockedOnCapitals #SportsOTHP #ThatsDCHockey #SucramsCapitalsOffTheirChainpodcast #JenayaTalksCaps #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast

Recorded April 5, 2025   This standalone episode is a conversation between myself and two very good friends of mine: Brian Szabo abnd Pete Fischer.   Brian and Pete were in the building and saw the moments when Alex Ovechkin came within one goal, then tied the Great Gretzky's goal record. Hear them describe in their own words, the atmosphere, the electricity and the sheer energy that was a most epic event. April 4 is a night that will live forever among Caps fans---this is the story of two fans who got to enjoy it all live.   Please follow the lead of our great Captain and donate to the V Foundation for cancer research:   v.org/GR8chase.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #SucramsCapitalsofftheirChainpodcast #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #JenayaTalksCaps #ThatsDCHockey #LockedOnCaps          

Recorded March 29, 2025   With a quick schedule this week we go over two game--both losses--with out sharp observations in both. Suffice to say with both games there was plenty to be unhappy about. Even with our Caps doing relatively well this season. Our final segment is this month's Young Blueliner's memories. This one takes to the Spring of 1986 where a younger Blueliner gets rudely introduced to the exquisite torture that is Washington Capitals playoff hockey.   Be sure to join Our Captain in donating to the V foundation for the remainder of his career:  https://v.org/GR8chase     #ALLCAPS #JenayaTalksCaps #SucramsCapitalsOffTheirChainPodcast #LockedOnCapitals #ThatsDCHockey #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #SportsOTHP

Recorded March 23, 2025   Three games. Three wins. And at the end of it all, an earned playoff berth. Earned by a team playing for one another. A team (and their fans) who endured a ton of disrespect. Disrespect that has been heaped on by know-nothing fans and so-called journalists with an agenda. We've been collecting receipts....   It's payback time.   After the recaps I take it upon myself to call out the most guilty. Vindication feels damn good. Hope you enjoy, fellow fans. Thanks for indulging me. (Towards the end my bleeping machine ran out of steam.....you have been warned)   Don't forget to donate to the fight against cancer alongside our Captain: https://v.org/GR8chase     #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #ThatsDCHockey #JenayaTalksCaps #SucramsCapitalsOfftheirChain #LockedOnCapitals

Recorded March 16, 2025   The Mermaid is back and she tells us all about her birthday trip to the Turks and Caicos islands to begin the episode. We go on to talk about the three games played in California....the two wins and the one frustrating loss. And a bit of a telling statistic. But not unlike a certain disease, if caught early enough, it can be dealt with. Speaking of diseases, if you have the means, please consider donating alongside the Capitals' Captain. Visit this very special link today to help the awesome V Foundation in their ongoing quest to beat cancer once and for all. You can make a difference. All you have to do is not give up. Don't ever give up.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #JenayaTalksCaps #SucramsCapitalsOffTheirChain #That'sDCHockey #LockedOnCapitals #PowerplayPointPodcast    

Recorded March 9. 2025   Jini CLausen joins us again to go over four Caps wins in another glorious week of hockey for the League's most hated team. Speaking of which. we begin this week's episode with an answer for our haters. After the recaps--including a game attended by your podcasters--- we go over the activity during the Trade deadline that brought the Caps Anthonhy Beauvillier and what it means for the team going forward.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #LockedOnCapitals #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #SucramsCapitalsOfftheirchain #That'sDCHockey

Recorded March 2, 2025 Anna's back for the week after recovering to commisserate regarding an unusually bad week for Our Caps. After our customary recap of all three games, we go over some potentially unpleasant business concering what may happen with the Gr8 chase. To close, we go over even more potentially depressing (depending on your point of view) business that may or may not go down between now and this week's NHL Trade Deadline.   Our best wishes are with the Green family as they bury their infant son Liam.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Sucram'sCapitalsOffTheirChainPodcast #JenayaTalksCaps #LockedOnCapitals #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #That'sDCHockey

Recorded February 23, 2025   First time guest Jini Clausen joins us this week in the Mermaid's absence to go over a GREAT weekend of Caps hockey action! After giving Jini the talk show treatment and finding out her Caps origin story, we get right into the two games where Our Caps kicked ass!   With the Trade deadline and other events looming this season, we go over some ongoing concerns (yes even a First Place team can have some concerns!) I think you will like the way Jini does not hold back in how things may work out!

Recorded February 9, 2025   On our last episode before this season's break, Anna and I rapidly go over (due to unforseeen time constraints) the previous three games. Two of them follow the same sloppy yet successful pattern if falling behind and yet winning or at least earning a point for the standings. Thinking about tuning in next week? Well you should think again because we won't be here.... But we will be back the week of Feb. 23rd. Please join us...until then try to occupy yourselves! I will need a cohost for that recording and if interested please contact me at glhalllowed@yahoo.com    THANKS!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #SucramsCapitalsOffTheirChain #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #LockedOnCapitals #That'sDCHockey

Recorded February 2, 2025   Another new month another new week of Caps hockey. One regulation win. Two overtime losses. Easy enough to count. See where we're going here? No? Listen and find out.....and enjoy while we recap all of the action.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Sucram'sCapitalsOffTheirChain #JenayaTalksCaps #LockedOnCapitals #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast

Recorded January 26, 2025   In this very special episode I have the immense pleasure of being joined by Dan Holmi of the Locked On Capitals podcast.  We go over the details of the past week with Our Capitals going 2-1 at the beginning of their Western road trip. Listen as Dan and I go back and forth over several important points relative to both the Caps' recent play as well as some goings-on in the NHL itself. A MUST listen for serioius Caps fans! As this week's episode is dedicated to the memory of the great Pete Medhurst, we reserve our final segment to pay tribute to his life and career. Well wishes are included from some of our listeners and I will do my best to sum up his wonderful but tragically short life. Please donate to his GoFundMe page to help out his family by going here.   #ALLCAPS #LockedOnCapitals #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #SucramsCapitalsOfftheChain #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast    

Recorded January 19, 2025   Anna and I discuss the three games/three wins for the Caps this past week. As it was pretty low-event hockey played by them to perfection, this episode will fly by. But of course not without a timely discussion of how to cope during a not-so-dry January. Spoiler alert---there will be complaints about snow. Also the Mermaid has a homework assignment--regarding hew newfound favorite drink. We have a few words of course on the tragedy of Helen and Ken Fawber's deaths nearly two weeks ago. Ken was the Away locker room at the Giant Center in Hershey. If you wish to contribute to the family's GoFundMe page, please click here.   Be sure to catch CapsTalk on the First segment of the Sports on the HIll Podcast Monday nights at 9pm ET.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #LockedOnCaps #SucramsCapitalsOfftheChain #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #ThatsDCHockey

Recorded Jan. 12, 2025   Four games to cover......four games that were, at times, difficult to endure given what we Caps fans have gotten used to. But as they say they road is long and the season is a marathon and not a sprint, Anna and I break down the four games as only we can. We also offer our critique of the team's recent play and what might get them back to.....a more consistent line of results. However before we begin, we give our attention to the recent tragedy in the Los Angeles area. We both have people there who have been affected at least in some way.And in their case, yes the road is even tougher and longer. Do what you can to make it easier on them by donating to the American Red Cross today. Also we speak about our beloved Color Commentator, Craig Laughlin and his recent health issues. He has his own road to recovery he must travel. Send him your most positive vibes and be sure to wish him well. Something else that will do his heart good is a donation to The Laughlin Family Foundation to support research for rare cancers. And to anyone else facing their own challenges early in this New Year....the road may be long, but let this serve as a reminder that you're not alone. We're a community. A family unto our own. There is a way home. If you are a Caps fan you are already here.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #Sucram'sCapitalsOfftheChainPodcast #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #LockedOnCapitals #PowerplayPointPodcast

Recorded Jan 4, 2025   Two games to cover.....and the Mermaid is back from Holiday vacation! We also have a Special surprise guest....identity of whom you will need to listen to find out!   We all go through both games (Minnesota and NY Rangers) tackling the issues Our Caps have been having for some time now.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #Sucram'sCapitalsOfftheChainPodcast #LockedOnCapitals #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast

Recorded Dec. 31, 2024   Happy Last of 2024!   We put the year in the old rear view.....well I do, solo, by recapping the last set of games up to but notincluding today's matinee match against the Bruins. I have something of a bone to pick with how the Caps have been playing despite their continues (overall) success. Listen and make your own judgement. And as always you're free to come on and rebut me!   DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #Sucram'sCapsOfftheChain #LockedOnCaps #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast #Powerplaypointpodcast      

Recorded December 22, 2024   Merry Capsmas fellow fans! We begin this.....unique...episode :P  with some goings-on in our work lives. I'll just say this---'Tis the season (for some crazy stuff).   Then we go into the recap of the on-ice action (3GP 1-2-0). Yeah lots of bad but a kick ass win to end the week against Carolina. Another edition of Story Time with Young Blueliner makes an appearance.....features a game where a referee didn't do a good job and was told about it! We give a shout to some great listeners and members of our Facebook group who have gone out of their way to help make Washington Capitals fans among the greatest in the NHL and all sports. (If I didn't call your name please don't take it personally---in fact I invite you to come on and let me have on one of our next episodes!) Finally we end with our not really antipated Holiday game--Beninati or Nice! Which Caps player made the list? Listen and find out, or don't.   Merry Capsmas Capitals fans....please have a safe and Happy Holiday!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #SucramsCapsOfftheChainPodcast #LockedOnCapitals #TheOfficialCapsChirpPodcast      

Recorded December 15, 2024   Well we're not too far from the Holidays and it's MORE than beginning to feel a lot like Capsmas! C4 fills in for the Mermaid again for this short week (2 games) of Caps on-ice action.Both wins were....unnecessarily exciting in that they were come from behind wins. But we still love it. That said, there's still a lot of ponder and some things to complain about, just not much :) Next week will be our Holiday episode so we break out a practice round of......Beninati or Nice! Make your lists, we will checkit twice for you! Also mentioned are two worthwhile programs: The York Polar Bears Hockey team featuring young players with special needs. Please visit their site and donate to them: https://www.yorkpolarbears.org/ And of course in honor of the late Bekka Thomas:  Marine Corps Toys for Tots Please be safe this holiday season!  LGC   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #SucramsCapitalsOfftheChain #PowerplayPointPodcast        

Recorded December 9, 2024   This week's episode is dedicated to the memory of Niall Patrick Green....may he rest in eternal peace.   Doing things slightly differently we begin with some personal business....cocktails and a HIgh School Football game. We move on with Anna taking the lead and reporting on the three Washington Captitals games (Two wins one OT loss) as she saw them. Due to prior commitments (49ers vs Bears) she tags out in favor of our Special Guest for this week, Blake Allen. Blake last joined us back on Episode #180 and is back to begin a dive into reading advanced stats/analytics in the sport of Ice Hockey. Specifically what about this year's Caps are the reason they are excelling this season. (FIRST PLACE BABY!!!!!)   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #Sucram's Capitals Off the Chain #Powerplaypointpodcast  

Recorded December 1, 2024   It's an all new month and we evaluate how Our Caps are doing after two full months of play. It was a great help that they went 4-0 in this most recent week of play; the games of which Anna and I go over in detail. SPOILER ALERT---As at least one of the games featured a disallowed goal, there WILL be a rant about goaltender interference. Humanity will figure out what is love before it figures out what is goaltender interference in the NHL.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #SucramsCapitalsOfftheChain #PowerplayPointPodcast   Still looking for fellow fans to share their take! Contact me at Twitter @bluliner98 or glhallowed@yahoo.com for email if you are interested!

Recorded November 24, 2024   Anna is back....just in time to help us get through some adversity. It was a 2-2 week for Our Capitals which saw them get through their annual Caps Fight Cancer game....as well as an injury to Captain Alex Ovechkin, We discuss the impact of the injury as well as the troubles the Caps have been having since. It is probably not as bad as it seems. That's our story and we are sticking to it. The Powerplay Point Podcast is actively looking for guests to come on the show with us to give their own unfiltered take on the Caps---fans of the team only please. If interested please contact me at glhallowed@yahoo.com or on Our Facebook Page.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #SucramsCapitalsOfftheChain #Powerplaypointpodcast    

Recorded November 17, 2024 Anna is off this week so our wonderful reliable C4 is here to help us through a short week for Our Caps (2 games). One win and one extremely frustrating OT loss. We cover it all, the good and the bad. Fortunately there's more good than bad such has been the case for the Caps this year! After the recaps, C4 indulges us by giving her story about why the upcoming Caps Fight Cancer game means so much to her. Please visit

Recorded November 10. 2024 Week 5 in the NHL sees a split of four games for Our Caps, Despite the losses there were some positive takeaways. Many of these we will go over in our feature game against the Nashville Predators. We close with a strong message from SSGT Christian Levesque, USA who relays a message about his time in the Service of our country. This Veterans Day, remember those who have served and may be in need. You are not alone. If you are a veteran and are having thoughts of suicide please dial 988 +1  If you're still not sure what kind of help you will be getting, please visit the link below: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/about/what-is-988/   YOU ARE NOT ALONE.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #Sucram's Caps Off the Chain Podcast #Powerplaypoint Podcast    

Recorded November 2, 2024   Anna and I are back to cover yet another perfet week of Caps hockey. Our favorite team went 3-0-0 and are near the top of the Metropolitan Dvision at the time of the recording of this episode. The sweetest win of the week was by far the one against the Rangers. To celebrate we have extra coverage and commentary. Disclaimer our "player interview" was for entertainment purposes only (NOT A REAL INTERVIEW). Despite the domination of the games, there is cause for concern. We discuss them in full as part of the final game coverage against the Blue Jackets. Have your say.....what do YOU think of the Caps so far? If you want to book yourself on this podcast please don't hesitate to contact us! Listen towards the end for our contact information or seek us out (Search POWERPLAY POINT PODCAST) on Facebook for our group room page. We want YOUR input...make your voice heard!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #CapsOffthechainpodcast #JenayaTalksCaps #Powerplaypointpodcast    

Recorded October 27. 2024   Anna and I return for another week of Caps hockey. Our favorite club goes 2-1 this week and it is that loss that gives us a bit of pause. Nothing to be spooked about....just some areas of concern to watch for.   Our open invitation to come on the podcast is still open. We know there are a lot of you who have the chops and know what you're talking about. So step up and join us for an episode. Contact me directly at glhallowed@yahoo.com if you wish to be a part of the show! Regular recordings take place Sundays at 5pm but if you need an alternate time we will be more than happy to work with you!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Sucram'sCapsoffthechain #Powerplaypointpodcast

Recorded October 20. 2024   Cheryl Anne Forster joins us again as Special fill-in Co Host for this edition.  We go over (FINALLY!) the Caps' first full week of NHL action. As they went 3-0-0 there's a ton to like--Tom Wilson's heat factor, Spencer Carbery's brilliance and Jakub Vrana's return for example. We breakdown all three wins in our own detail. Enjoy! 4 games down 78 to go....it's already looking great Caps fans....keep enjoying the ride!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #PowerplayPointPodcast

Recorded October 13, 2024   HOCKEY. IS. BACK.  AT LAST.   Anna and I welcome you to the 50th season of Our Washington Capitals! And another season of our presenting this podcast to you, the Caps fan. We're hoping to reach out to even more Caps fans this season, so if you're interested in being a part of the show for any episode please email glhallowed@yahoo.com for more information. We also go over the opening night game against the Devils and focus on one of the feature dtories of this season--the redemption of Jakub Vrana and his journey back to the Caps. Thanks for listening! #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #PowerplayPointPodcast

Recorded July 17, 2024   We conclude our offseason unpacking of the Caps' moves with Jenaya Bennett of the Jenaya Talks Caps.   In this segment, we focus on this year's picks in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The Caps' surprise first round pick, Terik Perascak, is the center of discussion./ We also go over other developments such as the change in the front office setup and a former Cap says goodbye to the NHL.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #Powerplaypointpodcast

Recorded July 17, 2024   Our Washington Capitals made a TON of moves to improve their team this last few weeks and we go over it all with you. To help us out....since we like to give you only the best, is Jenaya Bennett of the Jenaya Talks Caps podcast which just happens to be an Apple Podcast 5-star rated show as well. In this first part, we begin with the first transaction, the trade for PIerre-Luc Dubois and cover all of the free agent signings and trades made up until now. Stay tuned for Part 2 which covers the NHL Entry Draft and other more recent developments!   #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #Powerplaypointpodcast    

Recorded May 7- 12th, 2024   And so it ends....but just for a while anyway.   This past season was a fun and hellacious one for Our Caps and they took us all on a ride we hadn't experienced in  a while. I reserve the final commentary for two of our podcast's finest supporters, Paul Hackett anbd Stewart Small. Each has their own persepctive on what went well (and not so well) with an eye to the future for the team we all love. So farewell for the summer, loyal listeners...and LET'S GO CAPS!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Powerplaypointpodcast

Recorded May 4, 2024 Well......we made into May. Even if Our Caps didn't :(   The Mermaid and I get together for the last of the season to put the finale on what was a surprisingly better year than expected. After recapping Game 4, we go into some positives and negatives. What should be....and shouldn't have been. And an eye towards next season. Thanks to all of our loyal listeners for keeping us going. Tune in next week where some of you help us out by giving your takes on how the season went. Have a kick ass summer!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Powerplaypointpodcast #JenayaTalksCaps  

Recorded April 27, 2024   Anna is off today, C4 Cheryl Anne Forster steps up for cohosting duties. John Blackburn from the CAPtasTROPHIES singing duo graces our show again; both are here to provide some much needed group therapy after Our Caps go down 0-3 against the Rangers. We go through our usual recaps of the three games, pointing out the obvious and a little of the not so obvious. Believe it or not, there is some good to be mined from what hsa happened. Always fun to discuss with knowedgeable Caps fans! And to wind things up, John B. is good enough to entertain us solo with a song!  Please support John and Laura---go to their regular band ISFLY (I Super Fucking Love You) page for gig info at https://isflymusic.com/    LET'S GO CAPS!!!!!!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #CAPtasTROPHIES  #ISFLY #Powerplaypointpodcast  

Recorded April 20, 2024 Hello and welcome to the 2024 NHL PLAYOFFS! The Mermaid and I go over the final week of the Caps' regular season fortunes, which of course resulted in their earning the last seat on the plane that is the 2024 NHL playoffs.    At about 25 minutes in we roll out several hashtags we would like for you, our listeners to spread as much you can to help us put the word out about the playoff run:   #NoquitCaps #Capsbandofbrothers #Talladegababy #happyvibesCAPS   Naturally there was some backlash from how things happened. And we answer it. And finally a very limited preview of the series against the New York Rangers---spoiler alert (to no one) the series is really going to get nasty!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Powerplaypointpodcast

Recorded April 14, 2024   Anna and I get together on this episode to discuss the next to last week of the 2024 NHL season for Our Caps. Two wins, two losses. Lots of bad things, lots of good things, Some more F bombs, maybe as much as last week. Or not.   Also mentioned is the Watchalong for the Podcast where various listeners met up for the game vs Tampa Bay at the . Thanks to those who came out. And thanks to the Irish Channel for hosting us!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Powerplaypointpodcast

Recorded April 6, 2024   The Title says it all......   The Mermaid is back from Vacation all she ever wanted vacation had to get away......   Aaaaaand we talk about the last week where the Caps went 0-2-1. Zero wins which means zero good to discuss. Which translates into a lot of F bombs.   Not, Safe. For. Work.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Powerplaypointpodcast

Recorded March 31, 2024   C4 and I continue our evaluation of the Caps' playoff run as we go over their most recent week. They go 1-1-1 with some thrilling moments along the way. All this while navigating the Quinnipiac vs. Boston College NCAA Ice Hockey tournament game featuring Caps' prospect Ryan Leonard.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Powerplaypointpodcast

Recorded March 24, 2024   FIlling in for the Mermaid while she is on Spring Break once again is Cheryl Anne Forster --C4 to everyone else. She and I go over the four games played since last Sunday including today's game against the Winnipeg Jets.   It has occurred to us that the Caps' mere presence in the hunt for a playoff spot is confusing and perhaps annoying to some, SPOILER ALERT--- we don't give a crap!    #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Powerplaypointpodcast

Recorded March 17, 2024   Happy St. Patrick's Day Caps fans!   And with a swig of phony Irish (green) beer we go..... The Mermaid returns as we cover the first four games of the Caps latest Western road trip in which they split th results thus preserving their playoff chances for now. Included is TJ Oshie's 1000th NHL game played recent vs. Vancouver.     #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #JenayaTalksCaps #Powerplaypointpodcast

Recorded March 10, 2024   We are joined again by Marcus Lemley of the Sucram's Capitals Off Their Chain podcast now that the 2024 NHL trade deadline has come and gone. Joining us as well is Cheryl Ann Forster/C4 as well as a surprise appearance by Mrs. Blueliner herself, my wife Jennie. We begin by reviewing the two games played in the week, both great wins over a couple of bad/very bad teams....happily one of which was the Penguins! THe other game I yelled myself hoarse so I apologize for sounding like a frog in perpetual mid-croak. The remainder of the episode is dedicated to evaluating and analyzing the three deals made by Our Caps within the deadline period.    As always we invite YOU, the Washington Capitals fan to be a part of the discussion....join us on a future show if you want to be heard!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #SucramsOfftheChain #Powerplaypointpodcast    

Recorded March 3, 2024   As Our Caps and the rest of the NHL bound toward the trade deadline, we are facing a makeover for them the likes of which may not be seen again. So naturally I gave Anna the weeks off for her birthday.   Joining me is Marcus Lemley of the Sucram's Capitals Off Their Chain podcast. We first evaluate the four games played over the past week. We then go into a dialogue about...you guessed it, who will most likely no longer be a Capital by this time next week.   On that subject, tune in to next week's episode where Marcus and I further evaluate the Capitals' activities (or perhaps the lack thereof?) post deadline.   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #SUCRAMSCAPSOFFTHEIRCHAIN #Powerplaypointpodcast  

Recorded February 25, 2024   Some like it hot, Caps may be getting there.... Anna and I go over the last three games n which Our Caps go 2-0-1. Perhaps they're learning to play as a team? And what will they do about the rash of injuries? Who is being a standout? All the answers to these ane more in our latest episode....enjoy!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Powerplaypointpodcast      

Recorded February 18, 2024   With rapid fire action, Anna and I go over the 3 games played from Super Bowl Sunday to today. Our Caps went 1-1-1 displaying a marked improvement in their overall play and still proving they can keep up (mostly) with some of the top teams in the NHL.   Unfortunately some of the on-ice officials are having a LOT of trouble keeping up. We got into an extended rant caused by their latest such display of incompetence as was shown the the recent game in Montreal.  Enjoy!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Powerplaypointpodcast

Recorded February 10, 2024   Blueliner opens the show alone for our first segment. In their first action since the All Star Break, Our Caps go 1-2. But before we go through the recaps I have a personal message about the other happenings this week.   As we go through the games that were played on the Dads and Mentors trip, I am joined via call-in by none other than our own C4 and Mrs. Blueliner. Our focus game this week is the win against the Bruins,  Enjoy!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Powerplaypointpodcast #SucramsCapitalsOfftheChain

Recorded January 27, 2024 In or recording before the All Star break, the Mermaid and I go over a road trip for Our Caps that was almost as disastrous as a Chevy Chase Vacation movie. Joining us this week is Caps fan Troy Evans who is a star athlete in the Virginia Special Olympics who shares his experiences as a Caps fan and as a Special Olympian. As there are no further games until well into next month, the Triple P will be taking its own break next week. Tune in February 11th for our next episode. Thanks for hanging with us!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #Powerplaypointpodcast

Recorded January 21, 2024   Anna and I go over the three games played last week during the lovely wintery weather we've had here.  A featured component was the contributions of TJ Oshie so we also go over what he (still) means to the team...and why he may not be as disposable as previously thought,   We close with a personal message for one of our family members, Cheryl Anne Forster (C4) who lost her beloved mother this week. We send our love and prayers with you.     #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #PowerplayPointPodcast

Recorded January 14, 2024   The Mermaid is on assignment so Cheryl Anne Forster ---"C4" to you---our trusted advisor fills in. We have four games to go over since last episode...thanksfully the mood is improved since then. So has the Caps' play....somewhat.   Not that we don't have stuff to grumble about, So naturally we do.  Gripe along with us and enjoy!   #ALLCAPS #SportsOTHP #PowerplayPointPodcast