Category: Highlights

Capitals Shut Down Philly, Face Penguins In Second Round

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Tuesday April 26, 2016  The Washington Capitals have eliminated the Philadelphia Flyers in what was a nerve-wracking six game series. With the Capitals gaining a 3-0 series lead, many in Caps Nation felt that another playoff disappointment would inevitably come its way. With a 1-0 shutout in Philadelphia, the Capitals …

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Flyers Stay Alive In D.C, Attempt To Force Game 7 At Home

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Monday April 25, 2016 The Philadelphia Flyers have forced a pivotal Game 6 back at Wells Fargo Center, where fans of the orange and black are sure to be loud cheering for their hometown team. With a shutout win in D.C, the Flyers have gained momentum in the series and …

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The Plugs Interview w/ NFL Network’s Charley Casserly

The Plugs interview Charley Casserly:  3-time Super Bowl Winning Washington Redskins Front Office Exc./GM (1977-1999) Houston Texans Front Office Exec./GM (2002-2006) Current NFL Analyst on ‘NFL Network’.. scene on shows ‘Path To The Draft’ & ‘NFL Total Access’                 Part 1: Casserly talks about the pressures LA Rams face with …

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Capitals Lack Urgency, Flyers Force Game 5

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Friday April 22, 2016 The Capitals have failed to sweep the Flyers as the series shifts toward a Game 5 in D.C., where the Capitals will have another opportunity to eliminate Philadelphia. In what was a nasty game Game 3 not only on the Flyers’ part, but their fans as …

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Capitals Take A 3-0 Series Lead in 6-1Thrashing of the Flyers

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Wednesday April 20, 2016 On what was an emotional game for the Flyers organization due to the passing of their founder Ed Snider, the Capitals would have to play gritty road hockey to take a commanding 3-0 series lead for the first time in franchise history. The start of the …

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Capitals Dominate Game 2, Seize 2-0 Series Lead

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Sunday April 17, 2016   The Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals faced off in Verizon Center last night in downtown D.C in what turned out to be another hostile contest between both teams. The Capitals would fight and claw to a 4-1 win against the orange and black to …

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What We Learned From Game 1

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Friday April 15, 2016 Game 1 was a brutal exhibition of menacing physicality and hostile tension between two teams that have nothing but ill will for one another. Many fights and edgy hits ensued, a preview of what will be a dirty series no matter how long it lasts. It …

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Predicting the Playoffs Bracket Style

Mitchell Westall Sports Blogger, WGMU April 14, 2016   The Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally upon us! If you haven’t already done so, join the NHL.com Bracket Challenge. It’s basically the NHL’s version of a March madness bracket. Speaking of brackets, mine was terrible, however I expect different results from my Stanley Cup bracket. I …

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Cory Morgan Interview with Kyle Weidie

Kyle Weidie the founder, editor, reporter, and writer of Wizards blog truthaboutit.net (an ESPN affiliate) joined Cory Morgan to talk all things Wizards. They discussed why the Wizards’ season was so disappointing, and what the future holds for Randy Wittman and Ernie Grunfeld. Part 1:   Part 2:    

The 2015-2016 Capitals: Stanley Cup or Bust

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU April 12, 2016   A season this historic for the Washington Capitals cannot go unanswered, with the team reaching its franchise best amount of wins in a single season. Braden Holtby is on pace to beat the legendary Martin Brodeur’s record of most wins in a single season with only …

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