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Carl Knauf

Carl Knauf is an author and master journalist (so the degree says). He specializes in sports--primarily hockey--music, and the publishing industry. His sports writing has been featured on The Hockey Writers, Last Word On Sports, and local newspapers in his home state of New Mexico. Carl covers the Washington Capitals with accurate reporting and detailed analysis to help readers answer basic and burning questions such as, "Why did the Capitals not win the Stanley Cup (again)?" Please share your takes in the comment section at the bottom of every THW article, and also feel free to chat with and follow Carl on Twitter. For interview and feature requests, please visit his Muck Rack profile.

Capitals Blow Opportunities for Higher Playoff Seed Without Ovechkin

Carl Knauf | April 27, 2022

On Tuesday, three of the top four teams in the Metropolitan Division didn’t feel like winning. The Carolina Hurricanes clinched the division with a 4-3 win over the New York…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Have Sights on Higher Playoff Seed After Impressive Road Trip

Carl Knauf | April 24, 2022

The Washington Capitals just finished a five-game road trip in the midst of what was supposed to be a difficult April on schedule. Ten of the 14 games scheduled for…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ First-Round Matchup Will Be Tough No Matter What

Carl Knauf | April 17, 2022

After Saturday’s win against the Montreal Canadians, Washington remains three points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins for third in the Metropolitan Division. With only seven games remaining in the 2021-22 regular…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Have Tough Schedule Leading up to Postseason

Carl Knauf | April 1, 2022

The Washington Capitals went 9-3-1 in March. Though they were dismantled by the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night, they also beat them twice earlier in the month. Related: Capitals’ Quiet…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Could Benefit From Staying in Wild-Card Spot

Carl Knauf | March 22, 2022

The NHL trade deadline has come and gone, and though it appeared the Washington Capitals were set to have a quiet day, they made two moves. They acquired Johan Larsson…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Used Canadian Road Trip to Spark Their Offense

Carl Knauf | March 14, 2022

The Washington Capitals had a successful Canadian road trip. They managed at least a point in the three contests, going 2-0-1. They have won four out of their last five…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Lose Hagelin, But Get Boost From Mantha’s Return

Carl Knauf | March 9, 2022

Washington Capitals’ fans should be happy that Carl Hagelin (eye) and Joe Snively (wrist) underwent successful surgeries this week. Hagelin is out indefinitely while Snively is out 4-6 weeks. On…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Playoff Chances Hinge on Strong March Performance

Carl Knauf | March 4, 2022

The Washington Capitals need a great March because April is going to be brutal. The team is currently in the Eastern Conference’s second wild-card spot with the Columbus Blue Jackets…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Need to Decide What to Do With Samsonov

Carl Knauf | February 22, 2022

As the trade deadline inches closer, the chatter becomes heightened. It has been long discussed that the Washington Capitals are in need of goaltending and offensive help if they are…

Categories Capitals Goaltending

Capitals Should Be Buyers & Sellers at 2022 Trade Deadline

Carl Knauf | February 15, 2022

The NHL trade deadline is March 21, and there will be plenty of buyers, sellers and negotiations until the final minute. The Washington Capitals are in an odd spot this…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Role Players Must Step up to Have a Long Playoff Run

Carl Knauf | February 8, 2022

Now that the All-Star break has come and gone and the players had their fun, it’s time to get back to figurative and literal business. Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Desperately Need a Good February

Carl Knauf | February 1, 2022

The Washington Capitals should be thankful January is over. The team went 4-6-2 in the month which was good for 26th in the NHL in point percentage (.417), one spot…

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