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Matthew Speck

Matthew Speck covers the Washington Capitals organization for The Hockey Writers. He provides coverage of both Washington at the NHL level and prospect related content. Matthew also covers local sports for the Lebanon Daily News in Central Pennsylvania. You can email him at mspeck21@yahoo.com with any questions or comments.

Washington Capitals at the World Junior Hockey Championship

Matthew Speck | December 24, 2014

The preliminary round of the World Junior Hockey Championship gets underway on December 26th, with four different match-ups set. While Andre Burakovsky is back in Washington with the Capitals, Brian…

Categories Washington Capitals, World Junior Hockey Championship

Why the Washington Capitals’ Offense Can Improve

Matthew Speck | November 26, 2014

The Washington Capitals (9-8-3) start to the season is a mixed bag. They’ve accomplished a few important things, including finding out what Andre Burakovsky can provide (12 points in 20…

Categories Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals Most Embarrassing Loss

Matthew Speck | November 23, 2014

There are no moral victories when a team loses to the worst club in the National Hockey League. The Capitals fired 41 shots on goal during even strength play in…

Categories Washington Capitals

Should the Washington Capitals Re-Sign Mike Green?

Matthew Speck | November 21, 2014

The additions of Matt Niskanen and Brooks Orpik this summer to the Washington Capitals defense put the future of Mike Green in question. The 29-year-old Calgary native has had a…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals: Marcus Johansson’s Best Season Yet

Matthew Speck | November 12, 2014

Marcus Johansson took eight shots on goal Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, a career high. His willingness to shoot the puck more has led to arguably his best…

Categories Washington Capitals

Eric Fehr: The Capitals Most Valuable Forward?

Matthew Speck | November 10, 2014

Eric Fehr returned to the Washington Capitals on January 13th, 2013. General Manager George McPhee had plucked the player he had traded during the 2011 offseason as the NHL lockout…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Prospect Report: October 2014

Matthew Speck | November 8, 2014

The Capitals will rely on Andre Burakovsky and Evgeny Kuznetsov to provide secondary scoring this season. They both are products of the draft and were selected by former General Manager…

Categories NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals: Why Tom Wilson Should Stay in Hershey

Matthew Speck | October 24, 2014

The Washington Capitals are off to a strong start in the 2014-15 campaign under new head coach Barry Trotz. The goaltending and defense were upgraded this offseason by first-year General Manager Brian…

Categories Hershey Bears, Washington Capitals

Where Are They Now: Ryan Potulny

Matthew Speck | October 24, 2014

The road of a veteran American Hockey League player is a long, winding one. There are often multiple stops with AHL teams, a stint or two in the NHL and…

Categories AHL, New York Rangers

Andrew Gordon Eyes NHL Return

Matthew Speck | October 20, 2014

The Philadelphia Flyers and first-year General Manager Ron Hextall was the first team to contact Andrew Gordon when free agency opened up this summer. The decision came quickly and Gordon,…

Categories AHL, Philadelphia Flyers

Andre Burakovsky X-Factor For Washington Capitals

Matthew Speck | October 10, 2014

The score was knotted at one with 25 seconds left to play. Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz, coaching his first regular season game for his new club, sent out…

Categories Washington Capitals

Interview: Penn State Coach Guy Gadowsky

Matthew Speck | October 10, 2014

Buffalo Sabres owner and Penn State alumni Terry Pegula changed the foundation of the Penn State hockey program forever. A university changing financial contribution gave PSU a remarkable hockey arena,…

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