After earning another Southeast Division title prior to realignment, the Washington Capitals hope they can defeat the sixth seed New York Rangers this time around, unlike last postseason. The Rangers defeated Washington at Madison Square Garden following the Capitals first round victory over the Boston Bruins last postseason. You can view a playoff history between ...
With the Rangers and Capitals facing off in the postseason for the third time in four years, let’s take a look back at the two teams’ previous playoff meetings: Playoff Statistics: Series Matchups: 7 Rangers: 3 Capitals: 4 Playoff Games: 19-22 Goals For: 105 Goals Against: 120 Playoff History: 1986 – Round 2 ...
The Washington Capitals defeated the Boston Bruins yesterday in overtime, by a final score of 3-2. Forward Eric Fehr was credited with the winning goal that secured a victory in the season finale, in front of a charged up crowd at the Verizon Center in Downtown, DC. It was game 48 on the official stat ...
The Washington Capitals re-signed backup net minder Michal Neuvirth to a two year contract Saturday morning, as the team officially set their NHL goalies for the 2013-2014 season and beyond. The 25 year old goalie is third in Capitals history with 55 career wins. The deal is worth fivemillion over two seasons, giving Neuvirth a ...
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Following their fifth Southeast Division championship in the last six years, the Washington Capitals signed forwards Eric Fehr and Aaron Volpatti to two year contract extensions beginning in the 2013-2014 season. The signings were announced by Washington Capitals General Manager and Vice President George McPhee Wednesday morning. #Caps have signed RW Eric Fehr (2 yrs, ...
It was the 175th consecutive sell-out crowd at Verizon Center. Everyone in attendance was well aware of what was at stake; if the Washington Capitals knocked off the Winnipeg Jets in any way other than a shootout, the Southeast division crown would be theirs for the fifth time in the last sixth seasons. After getting ...
After jumping out to a 4-0 lead for the third time in their last four games, the Washington Capitals held on to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 in Quebec Saturday evening. Their offense was rolling in full force, with the Capitals getting two goals each from their top two goal scorers, forwards Alexander Ovechkin and ...
The Washington Capitals (24-18-2) eight game win streak was snapped on Thursday night, as they fell to the Ottawa Senators (23-14-6) on the road by a 3-1 score. Although led by an outstanding performance in net from goaltender Braden Holtby (35 saves on 37 shots), the team from the nation’s capital managed only one goal ...
After a 2-10-1 start to the 2013 campaign, many Washington Capitals fans were all but ready for their team to bomb the season and pray for luck in the draft lottery. After a healthy resurgence and quick adjustments to their new coach, Adam Oates’ system, the Caps sit in first place in the Southeast Division. ...
