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Ty Hudec

Capitals contributor for THW. Lifelong sports fan, grew up in various hockey rinks throughout Alberta.

Alex Ovechkin’s Milestones Through the Years

Ty Hudec | April 15, 2021

Before the 2019-20 NHL season was paused, Washington Capitals’ forward Alexander Ovechkin was scoring goals and reaching new milestones at a remarkable pace. On Feb. 22, 2020 he became the…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ 2022 Olympics Roster Projections

Ty Hudec | May 16, 2020

The 2022 Beijing Olympics represent the next major international tournament on the horizon for hockey fans around the world. After the 2020 IIHF World Championships were canceled and plans for…

Categories Olympics, Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Salary Cap: Decision Time in DC

Ty Hudec | April 1, 2020

As we wait for hockey to return, front offices, coaching staff, and fans alike have plenty of free time to look ahead and plan for the future. For the coaching…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Potential First-Round Opponents

Ty Hudec | March 8, 2020

With just four weeks remaining in the NHL’s regular season, the Washington Capitals continue to hold on to the top spot in the Metropolitan Division. A massive 5-2 victory against…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Trade for Dillon a Solid Bet, but Is It Enough?

Ty Hudec | February 19, 2020

The Washington Capitals got into the trade mix on Tuesday, Feb. 18, picking up defenseman Brenden Dillon from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a pair of draft picks.…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Trade Deadline

Capitals Need to Pick It up Defensively

Ty Hudec | February 14, 2020

The Washington Capitals have spent much of the 2019-20 season atop the Metropolitan Division and the Eastern Conference standings. However, a recent stretch of mediocre play has allowed both the…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals vs. Penguins: State of the Rivalry

Ty Hudec | February 1, 2020

The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins will renew hostilities for the first time this season on Sunday. In a unique scheduling scenario, the division rivals went four months into the…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals

Capitals: Jakub Vrana’s Even Strength Emergence

Ty Hudec | January 27, 2020

As we get set to return from the All-Star break, the Washington Capitals find themselves atop the NHL standings and are primed for another run at the Stanley Cup. Among…

Categories Washington Capitals

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