Matthew Speck

Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Comes Up Big

Matthew Speck | February 13, 2013

It was another must win game for the Washington Capitals Tuesday night in Florida, as Washington hoped to avoid a 3-9-1 start. The Capitals entered the third period down 4-3,…

2013 Washington Capitals: Bottom Feeders Of The NHL

Matthew Speck | February 8, 2013

The Washington Capitals early season struggles continued Thursday night in their 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, dropping to 2-8-1 on the season, dead last in the NHL. Special teams,…

Washington Capitals Player Grades: January 2013

Matthew Speck | February 2, 2013

Following the resolution of the NHL lockout, the Washington Capitals regular season began. In a shortened training camp new head coach Adam Oates looked to implement his new system and…

Washington Capitals Earn Second Win, Erskine Suspension?

Matthew Speck | February 2, 2013

Sometimes a win is just what a team needs to get on track. The Washington Capitals (2-5-1) hope that holds true, as they started their three game home stand with…

Washington Capitals Compliance Buyout Candidates

Matthew Speck | January 31, 2013

The Washington Capitals enter Thursday night with an abysmal 1-4-1 record. The team has yet to adjust to new head coach Adam Oates and his new system, struggling in special…

2013 AHL Outdoor Classic: Interviews

Matthew Speck | January 23, 2013

The Hershey Bears hosted the 2013 AHL Outdoor Classic Weekend at Hershey Park Stadium, taking on their division rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The Penguins defeated Hershey’s alumni team on Saturday and…

Washington Capitals’ Tomas Kundratek Gets Chance In NHL

Matthew Speck | January 23, 2013

A trade in hockey can certainly rejuvenate a player and get them on the right track following a few stumbling blocks at the beginning of their career. For the Washington…

Washington Capitals’ Tom Poti Makes Comeback To NHL

Matthew Speck | January 18, 2013

As the NHL season gets underway, questions loom on the stability of the Washington Capitals’ blue line. They have solid top four defensemen core in Mike Green, Roman Hamrlik, Karl…

Washington Capitals 2013 Season Preview: Transition Year

Matthew Speck | January 11, 2013

With the NHL lockout finally settled, hockey fans can finally look forward to the regular season, most likely a shortened 48 game schedule. Washington Capitals’ fans have some great things…

Washington Capitals Player Rankings: Long Term Prospects

Matthew Speck | January 10, 2013

As the calendar hits 2013, there are still questions on how a shortened NHL season will play out. Regardless, the Washington Capitals made great strides over the past year, including…

Washington Capitals’ Braden Holtby Reflects On AHL Experience

Matthew Speck | January 7, 2013

With the NHL lockout ending, numerous AHL teams will lose key players to the NHL. The Washington Capitals will gain young goalie prospect Braden Holtby, a fourth round draft pick…

2013 Washington Capitals Player Rankings: Prospects On Cusp Of NHL

Matthew Speck | January 2, 2013

As the calendar hits 2013, there are still questions whether there will be an NHL season. Regardless, the Washington Capitals made great strides over the past year, including key additions…