THW Live: Laine Injury; Resurgent Leafs; Hiding Caps Jim Cerny | January 11, 2017 On this week’s The Hockey Writers Live podcast, we open up the show by discussing Jake McCabe’s thunderous hit which concussed Winnipeg’s star rookie Patrik Laine and how the Jets…
Preview: Red-Hot Capitals Renew Rivalry With Penguins Sammi Silber | January 11, 2017 The Washington Capitals have been nothing but impressive over their last few games. Riding a six-game winning streak, the Capitals look to remain undefeated in the new year, and Alex…
Milestones Highlight Week of NHL Hockey Andrew Forbes | January 10, 2017 The National Hockey League has seen a number of milestones already this season. Some are individual marks set by players pushing to leave their mark on the league while others…
Recap: Ovechkin Ties Richard as Caps Beat Habs Ryan Szporer | January 9, 2017 It was almost pre-ordained. Once the floodgates opened up in the third, it was a matter of time before Alexander Ovechkin scored to tie Habs great Maurice Richard with his…
Daydreaming About a Dallas Winter Classic Ed Sarno | January 7, 2017 Watching the games in St. Louis and Toronto last weekend left me contemplating a Winter Classic in Dallas. First, let me acknowledge, I don’t think Dallas will see a Winter…
Recap: Capitals Snap Leafs’ Streak in Thrilling OT Victory Sammi Silber | January 4, 2017 There was no lack of scoring in Tuesday’s matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs, let alone a lack of suspense. After each team scored a combination…
Preview: Capitals Clash With Streaking Maple Leafs Sammi Silber | January 3, 2017 The Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs are both kicking off 2017 on the right foot. Both of these hot teams will meet Tuesday Washington is seeking their third…
Preview: Capitals on Quest for 2 Straight Wins vs Senators Sammi Silber | January 1, 2017 The Washington Capitals did everything right in their 6-2 win over the New Jersey Devils to close out 2016. Not only did they get scoring from all four forward lines,…
Capitals’ New Year’s Resolutions Dave Holcomb | December 30, 2016 With a dawn of a new year upon us, now is a perfect time to reflect back on 2016. It’s been a bittersweet year for the Washington Capitals, having won…
The 1st Half of Ovechkin’s Era Michael Mazzuca | December 29, 2016 The Washington Capitals are looking to make 2017 special — you know, like win the biggest present of them all, Lord Stanley’s Cup. And a team cannot get to that point…
Preview: Capitals Seeking Surge Against Devils Sammi Silber | December 29, 2016 After falling 4-3 in a disappointing loss to the New York Islanders Tuesday, the Washington Capitals have found themselves in a bit of a slump of late. They are 2-2-1 in…
Recap: Islanders Edge Capitals 4-3 Gil Martin | December 28, 2016 The New York Islanders got two goals from Andrew Ladd to edge the Washington Capitals 4-3 at the Barclays Center Tuesday night. Jaroslav Halak made 31 saves to earn the…