SB Nation DC - Capitals Vs. Penguins: Dennis Wideman Scores Overtime Game-Winner For Capitalshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48897/dc-fave.png2011-10-14T12:12:51-04:00http://dc.sbnation.com/rss/stream/22500402011-10-14T12:12:51-04:002011-10-14T12:12:51-04:00John Carlson Sends An Angry Direct Message To A Penguins Fan
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<p><a href="http://baltimoresportsreport.com/capitals-penguins-john-carlson-goes-trolling-20338.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=capitals-penguins-john-carlson-goes-trolling">This story seems pretty straightforward</a>, so we won't say much about it. Bottom line: some fans can be horribly mean on Twitter, Carlson probably shouldn't have sent the DM and he'll learn to be more careful in the future. Not a big deal I say.</p>↵
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/14/2490151/john-carlson-sends-an-angry-direct-message-to-a-penguins-fanMike Prada2011-10-14T11:54:13-04:002011-10-14T11:54:13-04:00Arron Asham Won't Be Disciplined By NHL For Actions During Fight With Jay Beagle
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<p>The major story from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a>' 3-2 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> on Thursday night centered around the fight between Pittsburgh's <span>Arron Asham</span> and Washington's <span>Jay Beagle</span>. Asham dropped a bloodied Beagle to the ice with one punch,<a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/13/2489073/washington-capitals-pittsburgh-penguins-fight-jay-beagle-arron-asham"> then celebrated afterwards as Beagle was being treated</a>. However, the NHL has decided not to discipline Asham for his actions, <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/capitals-watch/2011/oct/14/no-punishment-penguins-arron-asham/">according to a report by Stephen Whyno of the Washington Times</a>.</p>
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<p><span>"While nobody liked the gestures, they simply did not violate the rules as currently written (Rule 75.2 (i) which calls for a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct for "any identifiable player who uses <b>obscene, profane or abusive </b>language or gestures directed at any person," NHL spokesman John Dellapina said in an email response.</span></p>
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<p>Asham <a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/13/2489179/arron-asham-jay-beagle-fight-capitals-vs-penguins/in/2250040">was apologetic after the game</a>, calling his own actions "claseless." Perhaps that played a role in the NHL's decision.</p>
<p><i><i>We have more updates about Thursday's game </i><a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/12/2485999/capitals-vs-penguins-preview-final-score">in this StoryStream</a><i>. Remember to visit <a href="http://www.japersrink.com/" target="blank">Japers' Rink</a> and <a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/" target="blank">SB Nation D.C.</a> for complete Capitals coverage. <a href="http://www.pensburgh.com/" target="blank">Pensburgh</a> and <a href="http://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/" target="blank">SB Nation Pittsburgh</a> offer the perspective from the Penguins' side.</i></i></p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/14/2490105/arron-asham-jay-beagle-fight-capitals-vs-penguinsMike Prada2011-10-14T07:30:40-04:002011-10-14T07:30:40-04:00Karl Alzner Bashes Arron Asham, Penguins Fans After Knockout Of Jay Beagle
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a> defensemen <span>Karl Alzner</span> is known for being a fun-loving, goofy guy, so he's not the kind of person who calls out people left and right. That's why his thoughts on <span>Arron Asham's</span> punch and post-fight taunting after knocking out <span>Jay Beagle</span> in the third period of the Capitals' 3-2 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> were so striking.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/capitals-watch/2011/oct/13/karl-alzner-goes-after-arron-asham-hurts-jay-beagl/#.Tpee7bKl4LU.twitter">Via Stephen Whyno of the Washington Times</a>:</p>
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<p>Just some of the comments by their fans and stuff is just unbelievable. It's classless. But I know that happens in fights. It's really crappy to see. Have some class a little bit, ya know?</p>
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<p>Asham's taunting <a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/13/2489073/washington-capitals-pittsburgh-penguins-fight-jay-beagle-arron-asham/in/2250040">can be found here</a>. Alzner did admit he was about to say something he probably shouldn't be saying, but he said it anyway. For what it's worth, <a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/13/2489179/arron-asham-jay-beagle-fight-capitals-vs-penguins">Asham himself apologized</a> for his post-fight gestures. <a href="http://watch.tsn.ca/clip549538#clip549538">Here's video of that, via TSN</a>.</p>
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https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/14/2489229/karl-alzner-washington-capitals-pittsburgh-penguinsMike Prada2011-10-13T21:58:50-04:002011-10-13T21:58:50-04:00Capitals Vs. Penguins: Arron Asham Apologizes For Actions After Fight With Jay Beagle
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<p>The defining moment of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a>' 3-2 overtime win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> was when Pittsburgh's <span>Arron Asham</span> <a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/13/2489073/washington-capitals-pittsburgh-penguins-fight-jay-beagle-arron-asham/in/2250040">knocked out Washington's Jay Beagle in a fight</a>, causing Beagle to bleed and leave the game. <a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/13/2489073/washington-capitals-pittsburgh-penguins-fight-jay-beagle-arron-asham/in/2250040">As we noted here</a>, Asham did a little celebration that could have been interpreted as taunting. However, Asham was apologetic after the game for that.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/MikeColligan/status/124662327982305281">Via Mike Colligan of The Hockey Writers</a>:</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Pens" title="#Pens" class=" twitter-hashtag pretty-link" rel="nofollow"><b>Pens</b></a> Arron Asham said his gesture after the 3rd period fight was classless and totally uncalled for, said he was caught up in the moment</p>
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<p>The fight caused a war of words between Asham and <span>Alex Ovechkin</span>, who served Beagle's penalty. Beagle, for his part, <a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/13/2489152/jay-beagle-injury-update-arron-asham-penguins-capitals/in/2250040">was spotted with ice in his mouth after the game</a>.</p>
<p><i><i>We'll have more updates about Thursday's game </i><a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/12/2485999/capitals-vs-penguins-preview-final-score">in this StoryStream</a><i>. Remember to visit <a href="http://www.japersrink.com/" target="blank">Japers' Rink</a> and <a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/" target="blank">SB Nation D.C.</a> for complete Capitals coverage. <a href="http://www.pensburgh.com/" target="blank">Pensburgh</a> and <a href="http://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/" target="blank">SB Nation Pittsburgh</a> offer the perspective from the Penguins' side.</i></i></p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/13/2489179/arron-asham-jay-beagle-fight-capitals-vs-penguinsMike Prada2011-10-13T21:52:19-04:002011-10-13T21:52:19-04:00Jay Beagle Injury Update: Capitals' Forward Recovering After Fight With Arron Asham
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<p>Washington Capitals forward Jay Beagle did not return to the team's 3-2 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night after getting knocked out by Arron Asham in a fight early in the third period. The two men dropped the gloves after Beague was penalized, and Asham's punch caused Beague to bleed profusely. Here's the fight video. Afterwards, Beagle was spotted with ice in his mouth, <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/SWhyno/status/124660130162810881">according to Stephen Whyno of the Washington Times</a>.</p>
<p>It remains unclear how seriously Beague is injured beyond this game. What is clear is that the Washington Capitals did not take too kindly to Asham's gestures after the fight. <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/cmasisak22/status/124650925380993024">According to Corey Masisak of NHL.com</a>, Alex Ovechkin, who served the penalty for Beagle, had some words for Asham.</p>
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<p>Ovechkin now jawing with Asham in the penalty box. Don't think the <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Caps" title="#Caps" class=" twitter-hashtag pretty-link" rel="nofollow"><s class="hash">#</s><b>Caps</b></a> captain liked Asham going after Beagle in that situation.</p>
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<p><i><i>We'll have more updates about Thursday's game </i><a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/12/2485999/capitals-vs-penguins-preview-final-score">in this StoryStream</a><i>. Remember to visit <a href="http://www.japersrink.com/" target="blank">Japers' Rink</a> and <a href="http://dc.sbnation.com/" target="blank">SB Nation D.C.</a> for complete Capitals coverage. <a href="http://www.pensburgh.com/" target="blank">Pensburgh</a> and <a href="http://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/" target="blank">SB Nation Pittsburgh</a> offer the perspective from the Penguins' side.</i></i></p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/13/2489152/jay-beagle-injury-update-arron-asham-penguins-capitalsMike Prada2011-10-13T21:44:23-04:002011-10-13T21:44:23-04:00Capitals Vs. Penguins: Dennis Wideman's Power Play Goal In Overtime Seals Caps' 3-2 Victory Over Penguins
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<p>In a rivalry game, there should be no shortage of blood, sweat and tears. The first two were definitely there on the ice, but in the stands, the Pittsburgh faithful left saddened as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a> defeated the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Penguins</a> 3-2 in overtime</p>
<p><span>Dennis Wideman's</span> wrist shot off of <span>Nicklas Backstrom's</span> cross-ice pass beat Brent Johnson on the Caps' first and only power play of the night.</p>
<p><span>Mike Knuble</span> and <span>Alex Ovechkin</span> also scored for Washington. Knuble's goal tied the game at 1-1 early in the second period, while Ovechkin's goal gave them a 2-1 lead early in the third period. Ovechkin's goal came via deflection when he tipped <span>Mike Green's</span> turnaround slap shot over <span>Johnson's</span> glove hand and right under the left side of the crossbar. The referee initially ruled it a no-goal, but upon review, it was overturned and the Caps took a 2-1 lead at 40 seconds.</p>
<p><span>James Neal</span> scored twice for the Penguins, including the game-tying goal on the power play with 3:45 remaining. The Penguins finished 1-for-5 with the man advantage. <span>Tomas Vokoun</span> overcame his rocky debut Monday by making 39 saves. Despite being outshot 41-19, the Caps still found a way to win.</p>
<p>A scary moment took place in the third period when <span>Jay Beagle</span> fought Arron Asham. After committing a roughing penalty on <span>Kris Letang</span>, Beagle and Asham squared off with Beagle taking two shots to the face that sent him down to the ice while bleeding profusely. He did not return.</p>
<p>With a 3-0-0 record to start the season, the Caps head back home Saturday to face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silversevensens.com/">Ottawa Senators</a> at Verizon Center.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/13/2489063/capitals-vs-penguins-final-score-dennis-wideman-alex-ovechkin-jay-beagleAdam Vingan2011-10-13T21:10:24-04:002011-10-13T21:10:24-04:00VIDEO: Jay Beagle Gets Knocked Out By Arron Asham (UPDATED)
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<p>Warning: this video is not for the faint of heart. This is <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a> forward <span>Jay Beagle</span> trying to make a name for himself against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> bruiser <span>Arron Asham</span> and failing miserably. Beagle got a couple punches in, but then Asham dropped the hammer with one huge punch.</p>
<p>The initial video below only shows the fight itself, but the worst part was when the CSN Washington camera (<b>UPDATE: that video is below the jump) </b>showed Beagle bleeding like crazy on the ice. It remains unclear whether the punch or Beagle's visor caused the bleeding, but either way, it was not a pretty sight.</p>
<p>The fight originally happened when Beagle took a penalty on Kris Letang. Asham came over to fight Beagle, and Beagle really had no choice. Video (via @<a href="http://www.twitvid.com/PYZFR">TPBDerek</a>), plus Asham's taunting afterwards, is below the jump.</p>
<p><b>UPDATE: </b><a href="http://www.csnwashington.com/pages/video?PID=0ExqyRAjrn3wjJ0jjLSgus4lleMSveA3&awid=5226780952295559172-849">CSN Washington</a> also added a video that shows the bleeding and Beagle pulling out his own tooth. Both are below the jump.</p>
<p><b>UPDATE: </b>Here's a GIF of the celebration as well, via @<a href="https://twitter.com/#!/TPBadam/status/124665362313785344">TPBAdam</a>.</p>
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https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/13/2489073/washington-capitals-pittsburgh-penguins-fight-jay-beagle-arron-ashamMike Prada2011-10-13T20:35:17-04:002011-10-13T20:35:17-04:00Capitals Vs. Penguins: Mike Knuble Scores Early, Ties Game At 1-1 After Second Period
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<p>Call <span>Mike Knuble</span> "The Penguins Killer."</p>
<p>Knuble's goal at the start of the second period brought the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a> back to a 1-1 tie with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> and the score remains the same after 40 minutes.</p>
<p>Knuble tied the game at 1:20 without even shooting the puck. Knuble corralled the puck low in the offensive zone and drove towards <span>Brent Johnson</span>. Deryk Engelland pushed Knuble off of the puck and into the side of the net, but the loose puck somehow squirted through Johnson's pads and into the net. It was Knuble's first goal of the season and his 31st career goal against the Penguins, the most against any team in his career.</p>
<p>Shots are 21-14 in favor of Pittsburgh, but Washington outshot them 11-9 in the period. The game opened up considerably as both teams had several great scoring chances. <span>Tomas Vokoun</span> has 20 saves, while Johnson has 13 of his own.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-capitals/2011/10/13/2488974/capitals-vs-penguins-score-mike-knubleAdam Vingan