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Christopher Babos

I am a multi-sport credentialed writer covering the Washington Capitals for The Hockey Writers and a Hybrid Lead Writer (Philadelphia Flyers & Philadelphia Eagles) for Schneps Media - Philadelphia Sport Network. Producer and co-host of weekly Flyers video podcast, "Shoot! Another Flyers Show" on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. EST on YouTube. If I'm not writing hockey, I am probably watching it somewhere as a scout for the USPHL's Hershey Cubs in the Philadelphia region.

Washington Capitals Trade Options to Address Only Weakness at the Trade Deadline

Christopher Babos | February 27, 2025

The Washington Capitals are in a class of their own in the Eastern Conference this season. With 24 games remaining in the regular season, Washington’s 84 points are the only…

Categories Trade Deadline, Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin’s Hat Trick Highlights 7-3 Capitals’ Win Over Oilers

Christopher Babos | February 23, 2025

The Washington Capitals and Edmonton Oilers collided in the second half of a back-to-back for both teams in the NHL return from the 4 Nations Face-Off.  Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Washington Capitals

3 Takeaways From Sweden’s Suffocating Win Over Team USA

Christopher Babos | February 18, 2025

Sweden’s circumstances for entering the final round-robin matchup at the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off were unfortunate. Despite not losing a game in regulation, the Swedes were eliminated from the Final…

Categories 4 Nations Face-off

Projected Lineups for Sweden vs United States – 2/17/25

Christopher Babos | February 17, 2025

The United States battle Sweden in the final round-robin game of the 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston, Massachusetts. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents,…

Categories 4 Nations Face-off, NHL News, Projected Lineups

Canada Secures Rematch With USA in 4 Nations Final Following 5-3 Win over Finland

Christopher Babos | February 17, 2025

Team Canada will get an opportunity to avenge its loss to the United States of America in the round-robin portion of the 4 Nations Face-Off with a rematch in the…

Categories 4 Nations Face-off, NHL News

3 Takeaways From Sweden’s Crushing OT Loss to Finland

Christopher Babos | February 15, 2025

Sweden secured its second consolation point on Saturday following a gutting 4-3 overtime loss against Finland. A shocking second-period goaltending change helped swing momentum back into Sweden’s favor. Lucas Raymond…

Categories 4 Nations Face-off

3 Takeaways From Sweden’s Disappointing OT Loss to Canada

Christopher Babos | February 13, 2025

Team Sweden dropped a bitter 4-3 decision to Team Canada last night at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Sweden started slowly against a supercharged Canadian squad, playing in front of…

Categories 4 Nations Face-off

Alex Ovechkin Continues Remarkable Season in Capitals 4-3 Win Over Flyers

Christopher Babos | February 7, 2025

On Thursday, the Washington Capitals completed a third-period comeback win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. However, the main event happened in the first period: Alex Ovechkin scored…

Categories Washington Capitals

3 Takeaways from Capitals 6-3 win Over Panthers

Christopher Babos | February 5, 2025

The Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers, 6-3, at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night. The Capitals won the battle between two top-10 ranked special teams units on the way…

Categories Washington Capitals

Rickard Rakell Replaces William Karlsson for Sweden at 4 Nations Face-Off

Christopher Babos | February 4, 2025

On Tuesday morning, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell was selected as an injury replacement at the 4 Nations Face-Off for Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson for Team Sweden. Rakell,…

Categories 4 Nations Face-off, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

Victor Hedman Named Team Sweden’s Captain for 4 Nations Face-Off

Christopher Babos | January 30, 2025

Thursday morning, Team Sweden announced its leadership team for the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off next month. Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman was named captain, an honor he most recently…

Categories 4 Nations Face-off, NHL News

Sweden Picks Flyers’ Sam Ersson to Replace Jacob Markstrom at 4 Nations Face-Off

Christopher Babos | January 29, 2025

Team Sweden enters the 4 Nations Face-Off with a goaltending crisis as the start of the tournament draws closer. With New Jersey Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom’s injury taking him out…

Categories 4 Nations Face-off, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers
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