Will Martin Fehérváry Be the Next Man Up for the Capitals? Jack Dawkins | July 25, 2020 For the playoffs, the Capitals’ defensive unit seems pretty set. Jonas Siegenthaler has returned to North America after training in Switzerland and the seven-man unit of John Carlson, Dmitry Orlov,…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Capitals, Hurricanes, Coyotes, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | July 25, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Chicago Blackhawks’ goaltender Corey Crawford and his return to the lineup. Meanwhile, a goaltender out of Washington is now done for…
Capitals Need Holtby, Kuznetsov & Hathaway to Step Up in the Playoffs Ben Little | July 24, 2020 As the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs approach, the Washington Capitals are entering one of the most confusing and uncertain postseasons in their 46-year history. Every player on every team is…
Capitals With the Most at Stake in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs TC Zencka | July 24, 2020 As we ready for a bizarre summer season of Stanley Cup hockey, the NHL’s top 24 teams are whipping themselves into shape to make a run at history. Having avoided…
John Carlson Earns First Norris Trophy Nomination Ben Little | July 23, 2020 The #Johnny4Norris campaign run by the Washington Capitals is one step closer to coming to fruition, as defenseman John Carlson has been nominated for his first Norris Trophy. The Norris…
Capitals’ Road to Another Cup Doesn’t Look Easy Ben Little | July 22, 2020 The Washington Capitals may have been skidding just prior to the stoppage in play, but since they had done well enough earlier on in the season, they earned themselves their…
Capitals’ Plan Coming Together After First 5-on-5 Action in Months Scott Lowe | July 21, 2020 The Washington Capitals returned to 5-on-5 play for the first time since March with their first intrasquad scrimmage of Phase 3 training camp Saturday. Despite the four-month break from competitive…
Roman Josi Or John Carlson: Ending the Norris Trophy Debate Dylan Loucks | July 20, 2020 With strong seasons from Washington Capitals defender John Carlson and Nashville Predators defender Roman Josi, only one can win the Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenseman. Carlson and Josi…
The Capitals’ Legacy Bid TC Zencka | July 20, 2020 The 2017-18 Washington Capitals cemented Alex Ovechkin’s status as an all-time great, removing the final question mark from his indelible resume and crowning him and the Caps as NHL champions.…
Holtby’s Last Hurrah with the Caps? Scott Lowe | July 18, 2020 Braden Holtby has been counted out before. For those with short memories, in the midst of the worst statistical season to that point in his career in 2017-18, Holtby lost…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Capitals, Bruins, More Jim Parsons | July 18, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Edmonton’s Caleb Jones confirmed why he missed the start of training camp, while Braden Holtby holds out hope there’s room for him in Washington. Finally,…
Projecting Alex Ovechkin’s Contract Extension Ben Little | July 18, 2020 Alexander Ovechkin has been a premier player in the National Hockey League for 15 years now. While he has maintained solid point totals throughout his entire career, he has also…