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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’ Scoring Problems Can Be Solved With a Healthy Oshie

Carl Knauf | January 26, 2022

The Washington Capitals lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 on Monday evening. It was the first time the Capitals have been shut out on the year and the first…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Capitals Must Find Complete Game as Difficult Schedule Looms

Carl Knauf | January 24, 2022

A win is a win, even if it’s a non-impressive win. Earning the points wasn’t the worry in the Washington Capitals 3-2 overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators Saturday night;…

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Capitals Must Find 2021 Scoring Touch to Break Slump

Carl Knauf | January 17, 2022

It’s not looking good for the Washington Capitals at the moment. The team is 1-3-2 since the start of 2022. Other teams have made up ground on them in the…

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Capitals’ Current & Future Goals Both Require Rookies Playing More

Carl Knauf | January 14, 2022

Washington Capitals’ head coach Peter Laviolette’s window to bring another Stanley Cup to D.C. is closing fast. Yes, he has only been at the helm of the team for two…

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Capitals’ Recent Struggles Should be Wake-up Call

Carl Knauf | January 11, 2022

The Washington Capitals had a brutal two-game road trip over the weekend, including a peculiar shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild in the latter match after being handled by the…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Protas Earning His Roster Spot

Carl Knauf | January 7, 2022

Aliaksei Protas was sent back to the Hershey Bears, the Washington Capitals’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, on Jan. 2. He was back with the Capitals on Jan. 4. Considering…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Didn’t Lose All Momentum During Pause

Carl Knauf | January 4, 2022

Well, the pause wasn’t as detrimental for some teams as it was dramatically assumed to be. The NHL returned to action after an extended break and the Washington Capitals picked…

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Capitals COVID List Grows, Defense Depleted

Carl Knauf | December 28, 2021

Tomorrow night, if the game is to take place, will mark 10 days since the Washington Capitals last played a game. They are scheduled to face off against the Nashville…

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Capitals Can Take Advantage of COVID Pause

Carl Knauf | December 23, 2021

It was inevitable—or seemingly so for seasoned skeptics. The NHL has paused their season amid the spread of the Omicron variant. An optimist might consider it an extended holiday break.…

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Capitals’ Sprong Failing to Live up to Expectations Set in 2020-21

Carl Knauf | December 15, 2021

At the beginning of the 2021-22 season, the Washington Capitals needed an X-factor to emerge on offense. Luckily for them, Evgeny Kuznetsov started playing at the level he’s capable of…

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Capitals’ Slump Resistance Points to Playoff Potential

Carl Knauf | December 13, 2021

The Washington Capitals have lost 11 of their 28 games so far, six of which occurring in overtime or a shootout. The team’s 40 points is currently best in the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Capitals Are Keeping Stanley Cup Window Wide Open This Season

Carl Knauf | December 10, 2021

After a rivalry-infused realignment last season, the NHL restored its divisions in 2021-22. The east is loaded; six of the top seven teams are from the conference, and the Atlantic…

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