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Ted Starkey

Author of a pair of Washington Capitals books, Transition Game and Red Rising, as well as a book on the American Hockey League, Chasing the Dream. Covered the Capitals and the NHL for the Washington Times, AOL Sports, Sporting News, SB Nation, Newsday, Tampa Tribune and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Capitals’ Backstrom, Ovechkin Near Milestones on Road Trip

Ted Starkey | March 8, 2022

With the Washington Capitals heading off to western Canada for a three-game road swing through Alberta and British Columbia, it has potential to be one full of milestones for both…

Categories Washington Capitals

Top 3 All-Time Capitals Goalies

Ted Starkey | March 4, 2022

In the game of hockey, there is one player that sits on the last line of defense, patiently waiting to do his job: make big saves and keep the puck…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Capitals Are Overly Dependent on Scoring First Goal

Ted Starkey | February 28, 2022

The Washington Capitals had won five straight on the road heading into their one-week break, but their success came to an abrupt end with a pair of ugly losses at…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Need to Address Goalie Situation Now

Ted Starkey | February 15, 2022

It’s time. While the Washington Capitals’ experiment to go with two young, inexperienced goaltenders when Henrik Lundqvist had to bow out due to a heart ailment in December 2020 allowed…

Categories Capitals Goaltending

Capitals’ Stanley Cup Hopes Get Boost From Kuznetsov’s Resurgence

Ted Starkey | February 7, 2022

While Alex Ovechkin won the Conn Smythe Trophy in the Washington Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup playoff run, and Braden Holtby posterized Alex Tuch with “The Save” – both events are…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals’ Trade Deadline History

Ted Starkey | February 1, 2022

With the 2021 trade deadline set for March 21, here’s a look back at some of the best – and worst – trade deadline deals in Washington Capitals’ history. While…

Categories Capitals History, Capitals Transactions, Hockey History

Capitals’ Roster Changes May Loom After January Slump

Ted Starkey | January 25, 2022

While the Washington Capitals have done an admirable job with all the injuries, COVID protocols and suspension absences they’ve faced this season, it appears the results lately are beginning to…

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Capitals’ Mixed Results After Injury-Filled First Half

Ted Starkey | January 21, 2022

With the 2021-22 Washington Capitals season halfway done following Thursday’s 4-3 loss to the Boston Bruins, the results so far have been positive in many ways, but there are also…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Should Use This Break as a Mini-Training Camp

Ted Starkey | January 4, 2022

In a perfect world, the Washington Capitals would be north of the border Tuesday night to take on the Montreal Canadiens, but with the COVID restrictions put in place in…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Ties With Russia Run Deeper Than Ovechkin

Ted Starkey | December 14, 2021

Rumors surfaced this week the Washington Capitals may end up heading to Russia next year, playing exhibition games against Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) clubs as part of the 2022-23 preseason,…

Categories Capitals History, Editor's Choice, Hockey History

Capitals’ Third-Period Collapses Leave Room for Improvement

Ted Starkey | December 3, 2021

The Washington Capitals’ starts, all things considered, have been very good this season. However, the finishes have become a concern as of late. While the Capitals have a bit of…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Star Talent & Team’s Improvements Fueling Hot Start

Ted Starkey | November 23, 2021

The Washington Capitals will reach the 20-game mark of their 2021-22 season Wednesday night at Capital One Arena against the Montreal Canadiens. And despite missing Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals
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