Another Local Ratings Record for NHL’s Washington Capitals

Sports Media Watch found this 4/23/2008 on tvbythenumbers.com [flag]

Another Local Ratings Record for NHL’s Washington Capitals April 22nd, 2008 by Robert Seidman Email This Email This Alexander Ovechkin Scores as Local Ratings Soar I moved out of DC in February 1995, and haven’t been there since 2002. This is the first time I remember being homesick since I moved away. I’m so happy for my favorite Internet mogul, Ted Leonsis . His Washington Capitals , on the ... [link]

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Capital gains.
Published 4/23/2008 by Paulsen at Sports Media Watch
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals' comeback from a 3-1 deficit has led to record ratings in Washington. The Capitals' Game 6 victory over the Flyers drew a 3.8 rating on Monday night, the highest local rating ever for a Washington Capitals telecast. The game, which the Capitals won 4-2, " ...

Hockey ratings don't suck; in other news, up is now down
Published 5/2/2008 at Puck Daddy
... record numbers. Ratings on FSNSW for Game 4 between the Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks were the best of the season (3.1) and made the game the highest rated cable program of the day in Dallas/Fort Worth. That's right: Even higher than "A Shot At Love 2 With Tila Tequila." The Pittsburgh Penguins have outdrawn "Dancing with the Stars" and "American Idol" on game nights. And the Washington Capitals set new playoff records locally, following a smashing success in the regular season. Lemke said ...

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Flyers Blow 2 Goal Lead, 2 Game Lead, Capitals Force Game 7

FlyersFan25 posted 4/22/2008 from www.thebroadstreetblog.com

Last Thursday, the Flyers won a dramatic game 4 in the second overtime period. That win gave them a commanding 3 games to 1 lead in their first round series with the Washington Capitals. After three strong games, most thought that the series was pretty much won by the Flyers. No one thought that the Capitals could come back. Last night, just a few days later, they did just that and tied it.

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Mr. Irrelevant found this 4/22/2008 on www.onfrozenblog.com

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Mr. Irrelevant found this 4/22/2008 on www.onfrozenblog.com

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Game 7: Capitals - Flyers Preview

Defence21 posted 4/22/2008 from www.faceoff-factor.com

Game 7 in hockey is unlike game 7 in any other sport known to man. Tonight will be an absolute war.

Flyers Win Dramatic Game 7 Against Capitals, Move On To Second Round To Face Montreal

FlyersFan25 posted 4/23/2008 from www.thebroadstreetblog.com

After blowing a lead in the third period of game one, the Flyers came back and won the next three, only to blow that lead and have the series tied after 6 games. After the Washington win last night in game 6, many thought that the Flyers were finished and the Capitals had all the momentum they needed to win the game tonight and move on to play Pittsburgh in round 2. Highlights Included

Second Period Survival
I'm having software issues, so I'm going to be brief. I don't know how goaltender interference (or something) wasn't called on the Flyers' goal. But a team official told me the play was not reviewable. Also, did anyone notice Biron's (non) reaction to ...

Flyers beat Caps 3-2 in OT in Game 7 (AP)
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It's hard for the Capitals to find perspective after a heartbreaking Game 7 overtime loss to the Flyers, but Scott Burnside says the team and its fans should remember how far Alex Ovechkin and Co. have come this season.

With Ovechkin, Boudreau set, Capitals face other questions
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