What The Puck: A Washington Capitals Podcast

What The Puck Episode 446 - Trade Deadline Looms

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the recent trade of Nic Dowd and what the Capitals may do at the trade deadline. Plea...

What The Puck Episode 445 - USA Wins Olympic GOLD

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss America winning BOTH the Men's and Women's hockey tournament at the Olympics! Plus we...

What The Puck Episode 444 - Olympic Hockey Rules

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the Olympic hockey tournament. It's been alot of fun and the quarterfinal games were ...

What The Puck - Dan Goes Solo...But Not to the Olympics

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan goes solo to discuss the Caps season so far, how they did leading up to the Olympic break, the return of Dubois, and more! Learn more about your a...

What The Puck Episode 442 - Capitals Keep Losing

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the road trip coming to an end. The Capitals have only been able to get 3 points so f...

What The Puck Episode 441 - Capitals Continue to Struggle

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, the Capitals continue to struggle. They traveled to Canada and have continued to lose. What do the Capitals need t...

What The Puck Episode 440 - Ethen Frank the Goal Scorer

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Ethen Frank shows off and impresses everyone with his goal scoring streak. He may play on the top line with Ovi and...

What The Puck Episode 439 - Justin Sourdif Gets A Hat Trick

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of WTP, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the game against Anaheim. It was a wild one including Justin Sourdif's first NHL career hat tri...

What the Puck Episode 438 - Capitals End the Year with a Loss

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the changes the Capitals have to make to become a contender again. The Capitals look ...

What The Puck Episode 437 - Capitals Are The Ones

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Capitals went 1-1-1 this past week. The Capitals went back to back against Detroit and lost both games in embarrassing fashion. Learn more about yo...

What The Puck Episode 436 - Capitals on a Losing Streak

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan talk about the losing streak the Capitals are on and what they can do to improve their scoring...

What The Puck Episode 435 - Ryan Leonard Hurt

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the current injury woes the team is facing. Ryan Leonard was spotted with his arm in ...

What The Puck Episode 434 - Capitals in First Place

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss how the Capitals in 1st place is a bit deceiving. Plus we talk Olympic rinks and much...

What The Puck Episode 433 - Capitals Finding Themselves

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss how the Capitals are figuring out themselves during the season. The Capitals are look...

What The Puck Episode 432 - Power Play Struggles

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the struggled the Washington Capitals are having on the power play. The goals just ar...

What The Puck Episode 431 - Pierre Luc Dubois Injured

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the options to fill the void left by Pierre Luc-Dubois. Do the Caps trade for a cente...

What The Puck Episode 430 - Capitals Injury Woes

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan talk about the injuries currenlty plaguing the Capitals. Will they bring in a 1st line center...

What The Puck Episode 429 - Capitals 3rd Line Center Options

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan talk about the options for the 3rd line center position. Justin Sourdif is being moved to center to...

What The Puck Episode 428 - Iorio on Waivers

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the Washington Capitals' recent winning streak, the coaching style of Spencer Carbery...

What The Puck Episode 427 - The New NHL Season Begins

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What the Puck, hosts Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the Washington Capitals as they prepare for the new NHL season. They cover the f...

What The Puck Episode 426 - Ovi and Marty Return

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan are getting ready for the regular season! With a big game coming up agains the Bruins and onl...

What The Puck Episode 425 - Capitals 2025 Preseason Begins

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of What the Puck, hosts Brandon and Coach Dan dive into the latest updates from the Washington Capitals as they gear up for the new NH...

What The Puck Episode 424 - Free Agency Not So Frenzy

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan get together on July 4th to talk about NHL Free Agency. Across the league, its been slow and ...

What The Puck Episode 423 - Capitals Season Ends

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan wrap up the season. It didn't end with raising the Stanley Cup and we discuss what happened. Lear...

What The Puck Episode 422 - Capitals on the Brink

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss how the Capitals can bounce back against the Hurricanes. They've been outplayed and outmat...

What The Puck Episode 421 - Capitals Canes Series Preview

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss the ending of the Montreal series. Plus we preview the Capitals Hurricanes series. Learn mo...

What The Puck Episode 420 - Caps Lead the Series

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the series against the Canadiens, the impact of Tom Wilson, and much more! Learn more ...

What The Puck Episode 419 - Capitals Take Game 1

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Canadiens. Learn more about your ad cho...

What The Puck Episode 418 - Capitals Struggle

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Capitals are heading to the Stanley Cup Playoffs! They've got some work to finish up with only two meaningless games left. The Caps have struggl...

What The Puck Episode 417 - Gr8 Passes the Great 1

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What the Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan talk about the Great 8 Alex Ovechkin and how he is now the greatest goal scorer in NHL history...

What The Puck Episode 416 - Ryan Leonard Joins The Caps

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, the team struggles to win, Ryan Leonard officially joins the team, and Alex Ovechkin inches closer to gr8tness. Lear...

What The Puck Episode 415 - Cha Chychrun

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Brandon and Dan discuss the newest long term Capitals Jakob Chychrun. He's around for 8 years and Dan couldn't be happier. Plus we ...

What The Puck Episode 414 - Caps Can Clinch

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of WTP, Coach Dan is back! We talk about the Capitals potentially clinching a playoff spot, the importance of Tom Wilson, and much mo...

What The Puck Episode 413 - California Here We Come

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon goes solo on this episode and Dan couldn't of picked a worse week to miss! The trade deadline is over, Capi...

What The Puck Episode 412 - Lindgren Inks a Deal

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss the last week of Capitals hockey. It was disappointing on the ice, but a good week for goal...

What The Puck Episode 411 - All Eyes on Ovi

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the Four Nations tournament over, the Capitals went back to work scoring 15 goals in 2 days. Plus Ovechkin is only 12 away from breaking the rec...

What the Puck Episode 410 - Ranking The ECHL Names

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, we realize we mispelled the word podcast in our logo and never noticed it. PLUS we rank all the ECHL names while th...

What The Puck Episode 409 - 4 Nations Break

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss where the Capitals go after the 4 Nations break. The Capitals have no one in the tournament...

What The Puck Episode 408 - Capitals Back In Town

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On thia episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan talk about the last week in Capitals hockey. The Capitals go to OT and try to hang with some of the...

What The Puck Episode 407 - Logan Thompson Gets Paid

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan wish the best to Wes Johnson and his family. Plus we talk about Logan Thompson getting a long term ...

What The Puck Episode 406 - Nacho Gate

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, the boys discuss their favorite nachos and why nachos are so distracting. Plus we talk about the potential third li...

What The Puck Episode 405 - Ethen Frank Impressed in NHL Debut

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the last week in Capitals hockey. Ethen Frank has debuted with three points in three ...

What The Puck Episode 404 - Dan Recaps Caps Struggles

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Dan goes solo to recap the past week in Caps hockey, their struggles, the lineup, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

What The Puck Episode 403 - 25 in 25

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of WTP, Brandon and Dan discuss the last week in Capitals hockey. We welcome back Ovechkin to the team, say see you down the road to ...

What The Puck Episode 402 - Happy Hockey Days

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon and Dan recap the holidays, discuss the Capitals lackluster weekend before Christmas, the future for Jakub Vrana, and the goaltending moving f...

What The Puck Episode 401 - Capitals Stumble in Chicago

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the losses in Dallas and Chicago, plus when will Ovi be back? He's getting closer! Wil...

What The Puck Episode 400 - Tom Wilson Takes A Puck to the Face

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this 400th episode of What The Puck, Brando and Coach Dan talk about the early days of the show. Then we discuss Wilson's injury, possible trades, ...

What The Puck Episode 399 - Ovi Who

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, the boys discuss the team playing extremely well even without Alex Ovechkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

What The Puck Episode 398 - Ovi Out

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the loss of Ovechkin at least for a week. The team has looked unstoppable, but ...

What The Puck Episode 397 - Lars Eller Returns

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan get the news that Lars Eller will be returning to the Capitals BEFORE they recorded. Where will Lars...

What The Puck Episode 396 - Capitals Continue to Roll

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Dan and Brandon discuss the continued dominance of Alex Ovechkin as he continues to chase Gretzky's goal total! Learn more about your ad choices...

What The Puck Episode 395 - Capitals Dominate Rangers

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Coach Dan and Brandon discuss the last week in Capitals hockey. It was a 1-1 week, but it feels like all the Capital...

What The Puck Episode 394 - Capitals Start Strong

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss the start of the Capitals season. The Caps are 5-1, matching their longest win streak of las...

What The Puck Episode 393 - Dan Goes Solo to Start the Season (kinda like the 3rd line)

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Dan goes solo discussing the first two games of the season, line changes, Vrana, the defense, and Ovechkin hits, yet another, milestone. Learn m...

What The Puck Episode 392 - Does Vrana Make the Team

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Josh discuss the last few available spots still up for grabs. Jakub Vrana is a Stanley Cup Champion, is ...

What The Puck Episode 391 - 2024 Preseason

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan have returned from their summer vacation and are ready to talk Capitals hockey!! Learn more ab...

What The Puck Episode 390 - Capitals Restructure Team

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss all the additions to the team. The Capitals made a splash during free agency and the NHL Dra...

What The Puck Episode 389 - Kuemper is a King

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Coach Dan and Brandon discuss the trade the Capitals and the Kings. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper has traded away for the...

What The Puck Episode 388 - Capitals Season Ends

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of WTP, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss where things went wrong, what is next for TJ Oshie, would the Capitals trade Tom Wilson or John ...

What The Puck Episode 387 - Capitals Down 2 in the Series

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the disappointing start to the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Capitals are down 0-2 in the ...

What The Puck Episode 386 - 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Capitals are heading to the Stanley Cup Playoffs!!! They made it! It's been an up and down season with lots of twists and turns and the Capitals m...

What The Puck Episode 385 - Capitals Back in the Wild Card Race

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss the last four games of the season. These are must win games if the Capitals want to make it ...

What The Puck Episode 384 - 8 Games Left and in 8th place

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Coach Dan returns! Brandon and Dan discuss the start of April and the beginning of the end of the regular season. It...

What The Puck Episode 383 - Show Stopper Strome

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Brandon goes solo without Coach Dan to talk about the last week in Capitals hockey. The Capitals are currently in a post season spot w...

What The Puck Episode 382 - Capitals Continue To the Playoffs

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan continue to march toward the playoffs. They went through West Canada and got 6 out of 10 point...

What The Puck Episode 381 - NHL Trade Deadline Review

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The NHL Trade deadline has come and gone! Coach Dan, yes he works weekends, is back to review the Capitals moves and says goodbye to Evgeny Kuznetsov....

What The Puck Episode 380 - Mantha Cashes Out

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan were recording the podcast as Mantha was traded to Vegas. They discuss the trade, Kuzy heading to He...

What The Puck Episode 379 - Capitals Manhandled in the Motor City

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss what happened this week. The Capitals travel to Florida and win a great game in Tampa, play ...

What The Puck Episode 378 - Capitals Win Big Against The Devils

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon and Dan discuss the last week of Capitals hockey. The Capitals win BIG against the Canadiens and Devils, but how will the loss of Nick Dowd an...

What The Puck Episode 377 - Capitals Start To Sync

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss the last week in Capitals hockey. The team is finally starting to gel and Ovi is scoring aga...

What The Puck Episode 376 - Capitals Continue to Struggle

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Capitals return from their bye week and fall flat against Montreal. Brandon and Dan discuss what the Capitals may do at the trade deadline. Hey! W...

What The Puck Episode 375 - Bye Week with Ryan Drury

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, we talk with our Canadian hockey pal, Ryan Drury! He gives us his take on the current state of the Capitals, Ovechki...

What The Puck Episode 374 - Are the Wheels Falling Off

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon and Dan talk about what is best for the Capitals moving forward. Is the season lost or was the game against Colorado just a bad night on the i...

What The Puck Episode 373 - Capitals Win Some and Lose Some

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of WTP, Brandon and Dan talk about the win and the loss to the Rangers from over the weekend. With this being the half way point of t...

What The Puck Episode 372 - Capitals Conquer the Kings

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Capitals had two games since Brandon and Dan spoke last. One was a stinker against the Hurricanes and one thrilling game against the Kings. Brando...

What The Puck Episode 371 - Capitals Go To The Max

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss the Jekyll and Hyde season the Capitals have had so far. They play great and get a win again...

What The Puck Episode 370 - Capitals Back from Christmas Break

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Coach Dan and Brandon discuss the last week in Caps hockey, the debut of Miro, and much more. Learn more about your ...

What The Puck Episode 369 - Miro Gets the Call Up

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the recall of Ivan Miroshnichenko! With injuries again plaguing the Capitals, some new...

What The Puck Episode 368 - Yes Chef Ethan Bear

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss the possibility of Ethan Bear joining the team. Who would have to lose a spot for Bear to ma...

What The Puck Episode 367 - Capitals Return From the West Coast

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss the West Coast roadtrip. Plus Kuzy was scratched, what will his reaction be to the healthy s...

What The Puck Episode 366 - Capitals Powerplay Needs to Improve

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the last two Capitals games. While the team has been doing well, the power play...

What The Puck Episode 365 - Caps Have Been Rolling

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Coach Dan talks about the thanksgiving eve game that the Capitals won in OT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

What The Puck Episode 364 - Has the Lapierre-ra Begun

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon discuss the impact of Hendrix Lapierre. With Lapierre centering the third line, things seem to be clicking. ...

What The Puck Episode 363 - The Capitals Are Good Again

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Coach Dan and Brandon discuss the last week in Capitals hockey. Are the Capitals good again?? It sure seems like it!...

What The Puck Episode 362 - Is Mantha on the Move

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss the last week of Capitals hockey. The Caps went 1 and 1 and continue to make improvements in...

What The Puck Episode 361 - Backstrom Steps Away

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss the news that Nick Backstrom is stepping away from hockey. While this isnt a retirement, can...

What The Puck Episode 360 - Capitals WIN

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon flys solo to discuss the recent win agains the Devils! The Capitals seem to finally be on the same page toge...

What The Puck Episode 359 - Capitals Start Season 1 and 1

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss the first two games of the new NHL season. The Capitals lost their home opener agains the Pe...

What The Puck Episode 358 - The Capitals Season Finally Begins

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Coach Dan flys solo and gets you ready for the NHL season. Yes it has started for some, but the Capitals are waiting...

What The Puck Episode 357 - Young Players Show Off

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Dan discuss the recent games of the preseason. There are one or two spots open and there are a few playe...

What The Puck Episode 356 - Capitals Preseason 2023

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Brandon and Coach Dan kick off the 2023 season. Will Ivan Miroshnichenko make the opening night roster? How will Ras...

What The Puck Episode 355 – Capitals Hire Carbery

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Washington Capitals have a new head coach, Spencer Carbery!  Brandon and Dan discuss the new hire, what it means for Ovechkin, and what Spencer b...

What The Puck Episode 354 – Caps Need A New Head Coach

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of WTP, we discuss Peter Laviolette leaving the organization.  The Capitals are in the market for a new coaching staff and potentiall...

What The Puck Episode 353 – Capitals Eliminated From Playoffs

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, Coach Dan and Brandon discuss the elimination from playoff contention.  Where do the Capitals go from here?  What ...

What The Puck Episode 352 – Capitals Continue To Lose

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we discuss the disappointing ending to the Capitals Penguins game.  Plus we talk about the rumors of Kuzy leaving the team and what i...

What The Puck Episode 351 – 10 Games Left

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of WTP, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the last 10 games of the season. Who plays? Who sits? Will we see some new young talent during g...

What The Puck Episode 350 – Caps Return To DC

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of WTP, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the last week of hockey. The Capitals return home to DC for the first time since the trade deadl...

What The Puck Episode 349 – NHL Trade Deadline

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of What The Puck, we talk about all of the trades the Capitals have made and what the impact may be on the team. Learn more about you...

What The Puck Episode 348 – 5 Game Losing Streak

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of WTP, Brandon and Coach Dan discuss the last week of hockey. The Capitals are not doing well. The team cannot score and are looking ...

What The Puck Episode 347 – Caps Sign Strome And Milano

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon goes solo to discuss the All Star Break, the signing of Dylan Strome and Sonny Milano.  Plus Brandon gets ready for the outdoors game on Satu...