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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.

3 Team Sweden Options to Replace Linus Ullmark at the 4 Nations Face-Off

Christopher Babos | January 24, 2025

Anders Lundberg, Sweden’s general manager, must quickly pivot to a new contingency plan for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Significant question marks surround the goaltending position as the injury has bitten…

Categories 4 Nations Face-off

Future Capitals Leave 2025 World Juniors With Medals & Memories

Christopher Babos | January 8, 2025

Six Washington Capitals’ prospects participated in the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) over the last two weeks. Half of the delegation came home with shiny medals, but every player,…

Categories Washington Capitals, World Junior Hockey Championship

3 Takeaways From United States’ Semifinals Win Over Czechia

Christopher Babos | January 5, 2025

With Team USA’s 4-1 win over Czechia in Ottawa on Saturday night, the United States has provided themselves the opportunity they’ve craved since lifting last season’s trophy – the program’s…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

3 Takeaways From Finland’s Overtime Thriller vs Sweden

Christopher Babos | January 5, 2025

Finland advanced to the Gold Medal Game of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship after Benjamin Rautiainen’s late overtime goal sent Sweden to an all-too-familiar disappointing tournament ending. After finishing…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

3 Takeaways From Finland’s 5-3 Win Over Slovakia

Christopher Babos | January 2, 2025

Finland (3-1-0-1) advanced to the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship Semifinals in Ottawa following a 5-3 win over Slovakia (1-1-0-2). It was an impressive showing for Finland, which scored five…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

4 Takeaways From the United States’ 7-2 Win Over Switzerland

Christopher Babos | January 2, 2025

On Thursday, the United States of America hockey program kept its lofty dreams of repeating as IIHF World Junior Champions alive with a 7-2 victory over Switzerland at Canadian Tire…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Capitals’ Two-Goal First Period Powers 3-1 Victory Over Bruins

Christopher Babos | December 31, 2024

In a Tuesday afternoon hockey matinee, the Washington Capitals (24-10-2) and Boston Bruins (20-14-4) collided at Capital One Arena. On Dec. 23, Boston captured the first meeting at home, 4-1,…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL News, Washington Capitals

USA, Canada Battle for Group A Tonight with Multiple Seeding Scenarios Possible

Christopher Babos | December 31, 2024

The round-robin portion of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa draws to a close on Tuesday. The first matchup in Group A, Latvia vs. Finland at 2:30 PM…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Alex Ovechkin Inches Closer to Wayne Gretzky’s Record in Weekend Return to Capitals Lineup

Christopher Babos | December 30, 2024

The Washington Capitals welcomed captain Alexander Ovechkin back into the lineup this past weekend for the first time in over a month due to a lower-body injury. Despite missing their…

Categories Washington Capitals

4 Takeaways From the United States’ 5-1 Win Over Latvia

Christopher Babos | December 28, 2024

Following an inspired effort and a shootout win against host nation Canada in its capital last night, Latvia rolled into its second tournament matchup against the United States with loads…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

3 Takeaways From Finland’s 3-1 Win Over Germany

Christopher Babos | December 28, 2024

Finland survived Germany, 3-1, in an exciting Group A battle at the Canadian Tire Centre to score its first win in the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. The Nordic nation…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

3 Takeaways From Finland’s Shutout Loss to Canada

Christopher Babos | December 27, 2024

A 3-0 shutout loss to the home nation is not an ideal start for a Finland squad looking to get back into the medal scene for the first time since…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship
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