Andre Burakovsky and Mattias Ekhom Head to Russia Dustin L. Nelson | May 13, 2016 Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky is joining three other Washington teammates at the 2016 World Championship, where he will play for Team Sweden. He’ll be joined by Nashville defenseman Mattias…
Stanley Quips: What Does Postseason Failure Really Look Like? Ben Lutz | May 13, 2016 Another season, another playoff disappointment. That’s what almost everyone will remember of the 2015-16 Washington Capitals and not the fact that they had their second greatest regular season in franchise…
Don’t Blame Ovechkin for Capitals’ Failures Brett Slawson | May 12, 2016 Well, the Washington Capitals have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs… again. Despite capturing the Presidents Trophy with a League high 120 points, the Capitals failed to progress past…
The Weight of Washington D.C. Falls on Alex Ovechkin Again Mitch Michals | May 12, 2016 The plight of a superstar is very difficult. The collective effort of a group’s parts determines success in professional team sports, but the brunt of their failure will fall squarely…
Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, Orlov Head to World Championship Dustin L. Nelson | May 11, 2016 Following a second-round series defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov have all accepted an invitation to play for Russia…
Capitals: Despite Crushing End, Remember this Great Season Sammi Silber | May 11, 2016 Washington Capitals play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati described feelings of Caps fans everywhere with two simple statements on CSN post-game: “Pardon me if I sound crushed. I am.” Beninati poured his heart…
Hockey Headlines: The Capitals, Alex Ovechkin, and Playoff Narratives Marcy Di Michele | May 11, 2016 There are a couple of Game 7’s to look forward to, and plenty of other news topics to sort through. But today, its the time to talk about the Washington…
Penguins’ Resilience to be Tested in Game 6 Tannor Torrao | May 9, 2016 Since taking over the Pittsburgh Penguins midway through the season, Mike Sullivan has said that there is a lot that he likes about his team. Mainly their resiliency. He has…
Penguins Should Ride Defense to Eliminate Capitals Tannor Torrao | May 7, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins have no desire to play another game at Consol Energy Center. Until Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. Which would translate to bringing their best effort…
Benn, Holtby, Kane Named Ted Lindsay Award Finalists Dustin L. Nelson | May 7, 2016 The NHL announced Jamie Benn, Braden Holtby and Patrick Kane as the league’s three Ted Lindsay Award Finalists, honoring “the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by members…
Stanley Quips: Uncovering Matt Murray and Trotz’s Greatest Flaw Ben Lutz | May 6, 2016 With Pittsburgh’s overtime win last Wednesday, they have now grabbed a three games to one advantage that will be difficult for them to lose. Of the 82 situations in Stanley…
Gallant, Ruff, Trotz Named Jack Adams Finalists Dustin L. Nelson | May 5, 2016 The NHL announced Thursday that Florida’s Gerard Gallant, Dallas’s Lindy Ruff and Washington’s Barry Trotz have been named 2016 Jack Adams finalists, honoring the best head coach in the NHL.…