Caps Begin 2008-09 Voyage in Atlanta

Caps Begin 2008-09 Voyage in Atlanta October 10 versus Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena Time: 7:30 pm TV: Comcast SportsNet Radio: WFED 1500AM, WWFD 820 AM and XM Pre-Game: Pre-Cap at 3:30 p.m. on washingtoncaps.com Washington Capitals (43-31-8 for 94 points in 2007-08) Atlanta Thrashers (34-40-8 for 76 points in 2007-08) Matchup Exactly 34 years after their first NHL game – a 6-3 loss to the Rangers at Madison Square Garden to start the 1974-75 NHL season – the Washington Capitals boarded a southbound plane to Atlanta. The Caps will open what is arguably the most anticipated season in the team’s three and a half decade history against the Thrashers on Friday night. Only one new face – that of goaltender Jose Theodore – dots the Capitals’ opening night roster as the team prepares to defend its Southeast Division crown.... [read full story]