Washington Capitals Complete Comeback, down Canucks 6-5 in Shootout The Canadian Press | October 26, 2019 VANCOUVER — Nicklas Backstrom scored the shootout winner and the Washington Capitals completed a massive comeback to beat the Canucks 6-5 in Vancouver on Friday night. The Canucks (6-3-1) had a four-goal lead late in the second…
Oilers Come Back to Beat Capitals – Draisaitl Nets OT Winner The Canadian Press | October 25, 2019 EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl had two goals, including the overtime winner, as the Edmonton Oilers erased a two-goal deficit to defeat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Thursday. The Oilers got a three-on-one in extra time and Connor McDavid set up Drais…
Carlson’s Historic October for the Capitals Angelo Terrana | October 24, 2019 Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson’s start to the season has heads more than turning, it has them spinning. His start isn’t just amazing, it is downright historic and that’s not…
Capitals’ Garnet Hathaway: A Real Gem Victoria Thomas | October 23, 2019 The more kinks that are ironed out at the beginning of the season, the better the chances of spring play. Several Washington Capitals speed bumps that need paving are player…
Carlson Scores Twice for Capitals Win over Flames The Canadian Press | October 23, 2019 CALGARY — Defenceman John Carlson’s two goals paced the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Carlson scored and added an empty-netter for an NHL-leading 20 points…
3 Reasons for Capitals’ Solid Start Angelo Terrana | October 22, 2019 Despite some prognosticators playing down the Washington Capitals’ chances of rebounding this year, the team is off to a great start. They currently sit on top of the Metropolitan Division…
David Pastrnak, John Carlson, Carter Hutton Named NHL’s 3 Stars The Canadian Press | October 21, 2019 NEW YORK — Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak, Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson and Buffalo Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton are the NHL’s three stars for the week ending Sunday. Pastrnak…
Wilson Snaps Tie with 3rd Period Goal, Caps Edge Blackhawks The Canadian Press | October 20, 2019 CHICAGO — Tom Wilson broke a tie with 8:13 left and the Washington Capitals rebounded after blowing a two-goal lead to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Sunday for their third straight win. Wilson beat Corey Crawford from the right edge of the crease …
THW’s Goalie News: Week in Review, What Just Happened, and More Stephen Ground | October 20, 2019 In today’s edition of THW’s goalie news, we’ll take a look at one of the strangest goals you’ll see all season. No goalie can stop them all, but every goalie…
John Carlson’s 3-Point Night Helps Capitals Beat Rangers 5-2 The Canadian Press | October 18, 2019 WASHINGTON — John Carlson added three assists to his historic start, T.J. Oshie scored two power-play goals and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 5-2 Friday night for…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals, Hall, More Kyle Gipe | October 17, 2019 In today’s NHL Rumors rundown, are the Montreal Canadiens looking to add a defenseman? Do the Washington Capitals have a goaltending controversy? Plus, what’s the latest between the New Jersey…
Carlson Leads Caps to First Home Win, 4-3 over Maple Leafs The Canadian Press | October 16, 2019 WASHINGTON — John Carlson scored and had two assists, giving the defenceman an NHL-high 14 points, and the Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 Wednesday night for their…