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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 Continue to Struggle Against Rangers

Carl Knauf | March 23, 2021

The Washington Capitals currently are tied for the second-best record in the league and have scored the fourth-most goals. However, they can barely get anything done against the perfectly average…

Categories New York Rangers, Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Daniel Sprong Adding Young Offensive Depth

Carl Knauf | March 17, 2021

Daniel Sprong’s four-game point streak ended last night against the New York Islanders. However, his three goals and one assist during that span coincided with the Washington Capitals’ current six-game…

Categories Player Profiles, Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Health and Perseverance Key to Postseason Run

Carl Knauf | March 9, 2021

The Washington Capitals are two points below the New York Islanders for the MassMutual East Divison lead. However, the standings are tight, and fans have a right to be wary…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Getting a Big Boost From Backstrom’s Consistency

Carl Knauf | March 3, 2021

He’s played Robin to Alex Ovechkin’s Batman. Nicklas Backstrom isn’t underrated by any means, but his greatness has been overshadowed by Ovechkin’s magnitude. That doesn’t matter though because the Washington…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Iconic Playoff Goals From Joel Ward & Devante Smith-Pelly

Carl Knauf | February 25, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, it’s important to reflect on the barrier-breakers who have sacrificed for progression. Sports have always been a main stage for norms to be challenged,…

Categories Capitals History, Hockey History
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