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Glynn Cosker

Glynn Cosker is based in the Washington D.C. area. A professional writer and blogger, Glynn brings insightful news and information on all things related to the Washington Capitals for THW. Follow Glynn @DCPuckDrop

3 Keys to Capitals Cup Win

Glynn Cosker | October 13, 2016

The Washington Capitals start their 2016-17 campaign tonight against their favorite rival, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Last season was – once again – an ‘almost’ and ‘what if’ term. There were,…

Categories Washington Capitals

Predicting the Washington Capitals’ Day-One Line Combinations

Glynn Cosker | July 13, 2016

It’s never too early to start speculating about the Washington Capitals’ potential day-one starting offensive lines for the upcoming NHL season. There were no trades or free-agency deals affecting the…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals: A Look Ahead to 2016-17

Glynn Cosker | July 12, 2016

The 2015-16 Washington Capitals’ NHL season was supposed to lock in place all the puzzle pieces needed for the franchise’s first Stanley Cup win. Of course, that did not pan…

Categories Editor's Choice, Trending, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Fans: Are You Getting that 2010 Feeling?

Glynn Cosker | April 23, 2016

Let’s all think about this for a second. Until Wednesday of this past week, the President’s Trophy-winning Washington Capitals were cruising in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against a…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Trending, Washington Capitals

Holtby, Ovechkin, Kuznetsov and Supporting Cast Equals Capitals’ Cup Win

Glynn Cosker | April 12, 2016

The Washington Capitals have enjoyed the best season in franchise history, dominated the NHL, won the President’s Trophy and broke all kinds of records. However, it will all count for…

Categories Washington Capitals

Jets’ Dustin Byfuglien: Trade Target for the Capitals?

Glynn Cosker | January 13, 2016

The Washington Capitals are currently the best team in the NHL and have allowed the fewest goals (90). However, injuries to key defensemen Brooks Orpik and John Carlson may tempt…

Categories Trending, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets

The Washington Capitals Will Definitely Not Win the Stanley Cup

Glynn Cosker | January 12, 2016

What can one say about the Washington Capitals – a team sitting on 67 points halfway through an NHL season, 16 points ahead of their closest division rivals, with six…

Categories Humor, Trending, Washington Capitals

Evgeny Kuznetsov: The Other Capitals Russian ‘Superstar’

Glynn Cosker | December 1, 2015

There is a Russian playing for the Washington Capitals who has had ‘superstar’ written all over him since his first day with the team. No, not that guy – the…

Categories Washington Capitals

Ovechkin Scratched for Oversleeping; Capitals Destroyed 5-0 by Sharks

Glynn Cosker | October 14, 2015

It can happen to the best of us. The alarm on the smartphone is all set to get you up at 8.30 a.m.; except you set it for p.m. instead…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Trending, Washington Capitals

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly of Capitals’ Season Opener

Glynn Cosker | October 11, 2015

The first period in the Washington Capitals’ season opener against the New Jersey Devils Saturday was ugly – particularly for the Caps. Even though they went 2-0 up in the…

Categories Washington Capitals

Three Biggest Reasons The Capitals Can Win the Stanley Cup

Glynn Cosker | September 15, 2015

The Washington Capitals enter into the 2015-16 season with a renewed optimism. Last season was a stepping stone to greater things to come, and the offseason was productive with the…

Categories Top 10 Lists, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals: A Brighter Than Usual Outlook

Glynn Cosker | August 31, 2015

The last time the Washington Capitals made it past the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, ‘Seinfeld’ had just aired its series finale episode, a gallon of gasoline cost…

Categories Trending, Washington Capitals
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