The Capital Building Podcast With Rob Carlin

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Long-time NBC Sports reporter and Capitals Pre/Post Game Live host Rob Carlin takes an in-depth look at the D.C.'s hockey team. Interviews, analysis, and banter, this podcast will have it all.

  1. 01/25/2021

    McMichael Finally Arrives

    Due to a few major Covid suspensions and an injury to Tom Wilson, Caps fan got their first look at the future. Connor McMichael made his NHL debut on NFL Championship Sunday and did not look out of place. Hear his thoughts on his "lonely skate", what TJ Oshie thought of his game after his first 10 seconds.. and Craig Anderson discusses life as a mentor instead of a player.

    23 min

  2. 01/19/2021

    Recap of First 3 Games

    The Caps got off to a quick start to this new season with back-to-back wins in Buffalo. That included Vitek Vanecek's first NHL game and first NHL win. Plus, a wild shootout loss in Pittsburgh that saw a trend from last year creep back into play.... too many penalties.

    22 min

  3. 01/12/2021

    The Goalies & Kuzy Guarantees 50 Goals

    It's finally game week! The Capitals open their season Thursday night in Buffalo. Peter Laviolette has made his choices for his 2 goalies. Hear what went into the decision. Plus, how competition will make the defensemen better. And, Evgeny Kuznetsov makes a very bold guarantee.... about Ovi!!

    26 min

  4. 01/07/2021

    Training Camp Day 3

    Zdeno Chara made his Capitals debut with the "A" group. Hear from his defense partner Nick Jensen on how it felt to play with a future Hall of Famer. Plus, how Chara intends on helping fellow Slovak Martin Fehervary make his way in the NHL. And, Peter Laviolette reminisces about his brief NHL career as a teammate of Guy Lafleur and Marcel Dionne.

    20 min

  5. 01/06/2021

    Day 2 of Caps Camp

    Ilya Samsonov updates us on his injuries, TJ Oshie tells us what the Caps need to do to get back to their winning ways and Brenden Dillon on his new partnership with Justin Schultz. Plenty to get to from Day 2 of Caps Camp.

    16 min

  6. 01/05/2021

    Happy Hockey Season

    It's been 5 long months since their disappointing playoff failure. But, finally, the Capitals are back on the ice! Rob is joined by Samantha Pell of the Washington Post as well as Ben Raby of the Caps Radio Network to discuss how the team will look different under Peter Laviolette. Plus, we'll hear from the new coach as well as Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom & John Carlson as the pursuit of another Stanley Cup begins!

    32 min

  7. 12/30/2020

    Camp Laviolette Is Almost Here

    With the new season finally just around the corner, Peter Laviolette addresses the media. He explains his philosophy on this bizarre training camp, updates the goalie situation, gives his thoughts on the new taxi squad, plus why he had to turn down dinner with Alex Ovechkin. It's the best of Laviolette's meeting with the media on this week's Capital Building Podcast.

    29 min

  8. 12/22/2020

    Hockey's Back... But Hank Is Gone

    The NHL announces a new season will begin in less than a month. That's the good news. The bad news - Henrik Lundqvist announces he's stepping away from the game to deal with a heart condition. Shocking & scary news. Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic is Rob's guest as they discuss the major stories that have come up over the last 2 weeks.

    42 min
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Long-time NBC Sports reporter and Capitals Pre/Post Game Live host Rob Carlin takes an in-depth look at the D.C.'s hockey team. Interviews, analysis, and banter, this podcast will have it all.

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