The Washington Capitals (15-17-1) currently find themselves in a bind as the April 3rd trade deadline quickly approaches. The Alex Ovechkin led Capitals trail the eighth seed New York Rangers (16-13-3) by four points and are seven points behind the Southeast Division leading Winnipeg Jets (18-14-2) for the third seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. ...
The writing was on the wall for net-minder Braden Holtby and the Washington Capitals prior to departing for Winnipeg, Manitoba. Somehow, find a way to play the type of hockey that will put the Red Shirts in the best position to secure invaluable points in the Eastern Conference playoff race. A back to back two game series ...
The Washington Capitals have made their mark by drafting goalies in recent years that quickly attain success at the pro level. They are currently led in net by 2008 fourth round draft pick Braden Holtby, who has grabbed a hold of the starting spot in the nation’s capital, posting a 2.92 goals against average and ...
When the Washington Capitals hit the ice last night in Raleigh, NC for a matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes, they had just 10 wins on the season to show for. A 10-14-1 record through 25 games was disturbing enough to trigger once again, negative reaction from media members and fans across hockey nation. Rightfully so, ...
The Washington Capitals (10-14-1) fell to the Southeast Division leading Carolina Hurricanes (15-9-1) by a 4-0 score at Verizon Center on Tuesday night, begging the question, is the team giving a full effort? In the most crucial stretch of the season, even though every game is considered a “playoff game” moving forward, the team from ...
Heading into Tuesday nights action, the Toronto Maple Leafs occupy a playoff spot, sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference with 31 points on the season, good enough for the sixth best record in the NHL. While everything sounds warm and gushy for the Blue and White, Toronto currently sits a mere five points ahead ...
The Washington Capitals have had penalty of blue line troubles over the past few seasons, due to injuries to Mike Green among others, and the lack of healthy two way defensemen that are needed in the new system implemented by head coach Adam Oates. However, help could be on the way this season and in ...
Alex Semin and the Carolina Hurricanes invade the Verizon Center tonight in the Chinatown section of Downtown, DC for a matchup with your Washington Capitals. The first of a pivotal home and home series this week, with game two scheduled on Thursday night. The Canes arrive with a record of 14-9-1. Good for 29 points, ...
The Washington Capitals defeated the Boston Bruins in over-time last evening by a final score of 4-3. It was the Capitals third consecutive contribution in the win column at home this season and 164th consecutive sellout at the Verizon Center. In front of 18,506, the Capitals fell behind 3-0 after one period of play, but ...
The Washington Capitals (7-11-1) had their ups and downs through the month of February, but got back into the Southeast Division race. They entered March trailing the Carolina Hurricanes by only six points, giving Capitals’ fans a glimmer of hope for the remainder of the season. However, they hold the second to worst record points ...
