Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to The Morphinominal Hockey Show for some fun hockey conversations with actors from the Power Rangers and TMNT franchises, hosted by Michael Lindenbaum.
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Michael Lindenbaum and Tohoru Masamune discuss the Washington Capitals and Edmonton Oilers, the Trade Deadline, and a fun segment called The Power Ranger Power Play.
You can meet Tohoru at Wondercon 2025 in Anaheim, CA on March 28th – 30th, and Michael will be doing panels at Awesome Con 2025 in Washington DC on April 4th – 6th.
Opening Music (Audio Version Only): “Modern Guns” by Eyeshine With Written Permission
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Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!
This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.
I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.
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The Washington Capitals play host to the Seattle Kraken.
#Caps50Facts
Drafted in the 4th Round of the 2010 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals selected goaltender Philipp Grubauer, and would play a pivotal role in the Capitals making it the the 2018 Stanley Cup Final. Grubauer started the first two games of the first round against Columbus, and despite giving the Capitals two solid games, they lost both in overtime. Braden Holtby would take over between the pipes, and lead the Capitals to becoming Stanley Cup Champions.
Many view Grubauer starting the first two games of the playoffs as a way of getting Holtby back on track, and it worked. In 6 years with the Capitals, Grubauer played in 101 games and had a 43-31-11 record.
After winning the Stanley Cup, the Capitals traded Grubauer to Colorado on June 22nd, 2018. In July of 2021, Grubauer signed with the Seattle Kraken as a free agent.
Jersey Tracking
Thoughts on the Game
Before the Capitals head out to California for the week, they played host to the Seattle Kraken, and for the second game in a row, it was weak first period for the Capitals, but the second and third periods were once again, really strong periods for the them. Plus, Alex Ovechkin getting the empty netter for goal 886 was just the cherry on top.
Also, the other highlight of the night was getting to skate on the Capital One Arena ice for the STH Skate. It was so awesome being able to skate on NHL ice, let alone on the ice that I always dreamed of playing hockey on. Hopefully that can happen one day.
Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!
This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.
I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.
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The Washington Capitals Rock the Red as they host the Detroit Red Wings.
#Caps50Facts
Acquired in the Mike Gartner trade in March of 1989, forward Dino Ciccarelli played 3 full seasons with the Washington Capitals. In 223 games, Ciccarelli recorded 112 goals and 209 points before being traded to the Detroit Red Wings in June of 1992.
Jersey Tracking
Thoughts on the Game
Not a great start, but what a great finish for the Capitals. The Red Wings came out hot, but after Taylor Raddysh scored late in the first, you could feel the momentum swing in the Capitals favor. A hell of game from both Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas, who became the first two Capitals to record two shorthanded point since March 8th 2006 when Ivan Majesky did it against the Pittsburgh Penguins (which I was also at that game and it has a really funny story to it about Majesky too).
Overall, great game with a great result. Alex Ovechkin didn’t score, but it’s exciting seeing him getting close and seeing the goal tracker back at Capital One Arena.
Also, Some really great stories at the Chalk Talk featuring Nicklas Backstrom, Mike Green, and Karl Alzner.
Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!
This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.
I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.
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Mike and the Dacek Ball Hockey Program take in the Washington Capitals game against the Ottawa Senators.
#Caps50Facts
Drafted 14th overall in the 1992 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals selected defenseman Sergei Gonchar. Gonchar spent the first ten seasons of his career with the Capitals where he recorded 144 goals and 416 points in 654 games.
Gonchar was also a three time All-Star while with the Capitals, and was a part of the Capitals when they went to the Stanley Cup Final in 1998. On March 3rd, 2004, the Capitals traded Gonchar to the Boston Bruins. Gonchar later spent three seasons with the Ottawa Senators. Gonchar won the Stanley Cup as part of the 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins.
Jersey Tracking
Thoughts on the Game
This game had more meaning to me than most games this season, and the reason for that is because on Friday I was laid off from my job, along with several others, due to DOGE and what is happening to the Federal Government. This game was always planned to be a group outing with my Dacek Ball Hockey group, but I also worked with a lot of the people that are part of the program, so when myself and others got laid off, I made a point to make this more of a celebration than being about the game.
For the game itself, it was a good one. Tom Wilson got the Gordie Howe hat trick, and the Capitals got the win. No goals from Alex Ovechkin, but that’s ok. The important part is that everyone had fun.
For anyone interested, the Dacek Ball Hockey Group meets up every Monday at 6p ET at the Nancy Dacek Community Center in Rockville, MD. You must be 18 years or older to play. For more information, email Michael at TXHThockey@gmail.com with the subject line “Dacek Ball Hockey”.
Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!
This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.
I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.
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The homestand continues as the Washington Capitals host the Tampa Bay Lightning.
#Caps50Facts
After two failed attempts against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Washington Capitals defeated the Lightning in 7 games in the 2018 Eastern Conference Final. The Capitals won the first two games, but the Lightning took the next three for the 3-2 series lead. Goaltender Braden Holtby shut out the Lightning in both games 6 and 7 to lead the Capitals to their second Stanley Cup Final appearance.
Jersey Tracking
Thoughts on the Game
Another game, another loss for the Washington Capitals at home. This time against the Tampa Bay Lightning. It looked like the Capitals got the first goal, but with the successful coach’s challenge, the Lightning were able to swing the momentum their way. Plus, with the help of a horrible tripping call against Tom Wilson, where it clearly looked like a dive by Nikita Kucherov, the Lightning were able to take the lead and never look back.
However, despite the loss, Alex Ovechkin scored his 884th career NHL goal, and is now 11 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky.
Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!
This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.
I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.
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It’s 90’s Night as the Washington Capitals play host to the St. Louis Blues.
#Caps50Facts
On July 2nd, 2015, the Washington Capitals acquired forward T.J. Oshie from the St. Louis Blues for a 2016 3rd Rd pick, forward Troy Brouwer, and goaltender Pheonix Copley. In 9 seasons with the Capitals, Oshie recorded 192 goals and 193 assists for 385 points in 567 games played.
In the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Oshie recorded 8 goals and 21 points in 24 games played to help the Capitals win their first Stanley Cup.
Jersey Tracking
Thoughts on the Game
For the Washington capitals, this was inevitable. Going into the break the Capitals were not playing their best hockey, but they were still winning games and getting points in the standings with overtime losses. This was the second game in a row the Capitals lost in regulation, and first time since late November to lose two straight at home as well.
The Capitals didn’t look their best and the St. Louis Blues made them pay for it. And quite frankly, I’m ok with it. the Caps got standing points when they really didn’t deserve them, so these loses, I see them as a wake up call to the team. Let’s see how they turn it around on Saturday against Tampa Bay.
Also, side note, I really liked seeing the Blues in their Winter Classic jerseys. More of that please.
Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!
This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.
I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.
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The Washington Capitals continue their homestand with a visit from the Calgary Flames.
#Caps50Facts
On March 4th, 1989, the Calgary Flames acquired forward Brian MacLellan from the Minnesota North Stars, and played a role in the Flames winning the 1989 Stanley Cup. In 2014, MacLellan was named senior vice president and general manager of the Washington Capitals, and in 2018 won the Stanley Cup after four years overseeing the Capitals.
Jersey Tracking
Thoughts on the Game
All good things must come to an end, and for the first time since November the Washington Capitals finally lost at home in regulation after a disastrous first period led to their demise against the Calgary Flames.
Logan Thompson played great in net, and you really can’t fault him for this one, and Alex Ovechkin scored again to earn his 19th 30 goal season, and brings to 12 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky.
Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!
This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.
I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.
The Official Men’s Personal Care Products of TXHT.
The Washington Capitals are back at home as they take on the Edmonton Oilers.
#Caps50Facts
A 3rd Round pick of the Edmonton Oilers in 1996, defenseman Tom Poti signed with the Washington Capitals in the summer of 2007, and spent the last five seasons of his NHL career with the Capitals. Poti recorded 11 goals and 75 points in 230 games with the Capitals.
Jersey Tracking
Thoughts on the Game
Back home the Washington Capitals kick off Hockey Day in America with a matchup with the Edmonton Oilers, and this one was just as fun as the game the day before in Pittsburgh. It was another blowout by the Capitals, and this time we got not one, not two, but three goals from Alex Ovechkin. So it was another fun game to watch this weekend. However, I just need to say this.
I’ve been watching and going to games since I was a little kid, and never in my life have I seen a team pull their goalie to allow a player for the other team to score to complete the hat trick. Completely mind blowing, but hey, I’m cool with it since it was Ovechkin.
Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!
This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.
I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.
The Official Men’s Personal Care Products of TXHT.
We’re back from the break, and Mike is traveling to Pittsburgh to see the Washington Capitals visit the Pittsburgh Penguins.
#Caps50Facts
On November 22nd, 2005, rookie sensations Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby faced off for the first time as the Washington Capitals visited the Pittsburgh Penguins. Crosby recorded a goal and an assist in the Penguins 5-4 victory over the Capitals. Ovechkin recorded an assist in the game.
Ovechkin recorded his first goal against the Penguins on January 25th, 2006, but Crosby’s goal and three assists led the Penguins to an 8-1 victory. Ovechkin’s first win against Crosby came on March 8th, 2006 when he recorded a goal and two assists in a 6-3 victory.
Alex Ovechkin earned the 2005-06 Calder Trophy for Rookie of the Year over Crosby, but in the 2009, 2016, and 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Crosby defeated Ovechkin to go on to eventually win the Stanley Cup all three years. In 2018, Ovechkin’s time finally came as the Capitals defeated the Penguins in the second round enroute to their first Stanley Cup.
Jersey Tracking
Thoughts on the Game
One of the nice things about this little road trip is that I get to do it on a weekend, and I get to do it with my friend Chris, who joined me in Toronto for the Maple Leafs/Wild game last month, and I get to check off another NHL arena off of my list.
PPG Paints Arena is a pretty cool arena. The team store is much bigger than the one at Capital One Arena and has more variety in selections, too. The hot dog I had was ok, but it could have been much better, but I love the fact that they sell candy there.
Now for the game. Boy, was that a good way to come back from the break. An 8 goal blowout of a rival team on their ice definitely was fun. The effort the Capitals gave against the Penguins was a solid one, and getting scoring from all across the board was great to see, especially since they weren’t playing that great going into the break.
The only thing missing from this game was an Alex Ovechkin goal, but to see him and Sidney Crosby play against each other in Pittsburgh was a sight to see after seeing them play back in DC so many times.
Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!
This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.
I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.
The Official Men’s Personal Care Products of TXHT.
For the first time ever, the Washington Capitals host the Utah Hockey Club.
#Caps50Facts
Drafted 58th overall in the 1991 NHL Draft, forward Steve Konowalchuk became the first player born and raised in Utah to play in the NHL. Konowalchuk recorded 146 goals and 196 assists for 342 points in 693 games played for the Washington Capitals across 13 seasons.
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Thoughts on the Game
While dealing with the flu for the first time in my life, I wasn’t going to let it keep me from seeing the Utah Hockey Club face the Capitals for the first time ever in DC.
This game definitely did not go according to plan for the Capitals as they gave up two quick ones to Utah, but a positive for the Capitals was they were a perfect 2 for 2 on the power play, but at the same time, they were 0 for 1 on the penalty kill at the same time.
Tom Wilson and Alex Ovechkin had amazing games. I was personally rooting for a 4 goal game for Ovechkin to avenge his injury the last time these two teams saw each other, but a hat trick of assists is just as fun to watch too. People tend to forget that despite the chase for Wayne Gretzky, Ovechkin is quite the playmaker too.
Disappointing the Capitals lost in the shootout, but we have two weeks to relax and get ready for the playoff stretch, which will be exciting to see how the Capitals do.
