Archive for Brandon Holthaus

What The Puck Episode 162 – Ovi Hits 1000

On this historical episode of What The Puck, we discuss Ovi hitting NOT 1,000, but 1,001 points in his NHL career!!!  Ovi starts off the Caps Pens game and gets his 1,000th point only 35 seconds in!  We also discuss the past game in Montreal, where we saw what possibly was the old Kuzy!

What The Puck Episode 161 – The 1 in 16 and 1

WTP is back for the first time in 2017.  The guys discuss the last two weeks, the Caps ending the Columbus winning streak, and some concerns with the shootout.

What The Puck Episode 160 – Capitals vs Flyers

On this week’s episode we talk about the Caps winning streak coming to an end.  The loss to Montreal brought up some concerns about the offense.  Why are there only 21 shots on net during the entire game?  We also discuss the potential of Andre Burakovsky returning to the line up against the Philadelphia Flyers.

What The Puck Episode 159 – Caps Winning Streak

It’s a Caps winning streak???  Weren’t we just talking about the Caps losing all the time?? When did this happen??  We discuss the Caps winning ways and how to keep it going.  Plus we talk about Andre Burakovsky being benched and how long he may stay out of the line up.

What The Puck Episode 158 – Caps vs Bruins

Here we are.  The Caps are having a tough week.  Should the Caps hit the reset button?  Have other coaches figured out Barry Trotz’ system?  What’s the deal with the Caps?  They have some work to do and we discuss it!

What The Puck Episode 157 – Injury Bug

We are back to talk some Caps puck!  After a busy Thanksgiving week, the Capitals get hit with the injury bug hard.  Three Caps forwards go down in the span of one game, but still come out with a win.  We discuss the recall of Paul Carey, the future of Karl Alzner, and the beginning of the Vegas Golden Knights.

What The Puck Episode 156 – Caps Score a Touchdown

On this episode, we discuss the Caps DESTROYING the Pens.  What a game to review!!  We also discuss the terrible games in Carolina and Columbus and Top Line Jay Beagle!!  Plus we go Down on the Farm and Around the NHL.

What The Puck Episode 155 – Caps Get Chomped

On this week’s episode of What The Puck, we discuss the Caps loss to the San Jose Sharks.  They have two wins since the last show, but who have they really beaten?  We discuss why we are still worried even though the Caps have done well so far this season.  Plus we go Down on the Farm and Around the NHL.

What The Puck Episode 154 – Caps Come Home

It’s been a long time since the Caps have been home, but they’re back in DC after picking up 6 points in Western Canada.  On this episode we discuss the line jumble, what worked, what hasn’t worked.  Plus we talk about the possibility of more changes coming possibly to the defense.

What The Puck Episode 153 – Caps Western Canadian Road Trip

The Caps have hit the road and immediately pulled the E brake in Edmonton.  We discuss some of the changes so far this season like Andre Burakovsky getting promoted to the top line.  We also talk about the New York Rangers game and what went wrong.