THW Podcast – Ep. 4: Top 5 Stories of 2018 NHL Season Jim Parsons | December 27, 2018 On the fourth episode of the Hockey Writers Podcast, we bring in two respected Hockey Writers contributors in Stephen Ground and Greg Boysen and discussed the top five stories of…
NHL Rumors: Carter, Manning, Holtby, More Jim Parsons | December 26, 2018 Happy day after Christmas! (or in Canada, Boxing Day!) In today’s rumor rundown, there are more details on Jeff Carter’s status in Los Angeles and how his contract makes it…
Capitals Blank Senators – Copley Gets 1st Shutout The Canadian Press | December 23, 2018 OTTAWA — Pheonix Copley made 35 saves for his first career shutout as the Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0 on Saturday. Brett Connolly, Matt Niskanen, Jakub Vrana and Michal Kempny scored for the Capitals (22-10-3). Washington is n…
Capitals Squeak by Sabres The Canadian Press | December 22, 2018 WASHINGTON — Tom Wilson broke a tie with seven minutes left, Braden Holtby made 36 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Friday night. Evgeny Kuznetsov started the winning play when he stole the puck from goalie Carter Hutton…
Penguins End Capitals’ 5-Game Win Streak The Canadian Press | December 20, 2018 WASHINGTON — Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins ended hot streaks by Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night. The third meeting this season between these longtime rivals featured tight c…
NHL News & Notes: Hakstol, Dzingel & More Brandon Share-Cohen | December 17, 2018 In today’s News & Notes, the Philadelphia Flyers are making a change at head coach, though not the change that was expected. Additionally, Ryan Dzingel left practice early after taking…
Capitals Beat Sabres on Ovechkin Shootout Winner The Canadian Press | December 16, 2018 WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 29th goal of the season to extend his point streak to a career-best 14 games and had the shootout winner to help the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Saturday night for the defending S…
Capitals Bury Red Wings on Ovechkin’s Hat Trick The Canadian Press | December 12, 2018 WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 21st hat trick and first this season to lift the Washington Capitals over the Detroit Red Wings 6-2 on Tuesday night. Ovechkin entered the night as the NHL’s goal leader and stretched his total to 25 through 30 gam…
NHL News & Notes: Miller, Oshie & More Brandon Share-Cohen | December 11, 2018 In today’s News & Notes, Ryan Miller is out for six weeks, T.J. Oshie is returning to action and the St. Louis Blues have some injury updates. Related: NHL News…
Capitals Blank Blue Jackets – Holtby Earns Shutout The Canadian Press | December 9, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 22nd goal and Braden Holtby got his 34th career shutout as the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday night. Travis Boyd had a goal and an assist, and Brett Connolly and …
Capitals Beat Coyotes on Burakovsky’s Winner The Canadian Press | December 7, 2018 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Andre Burakovsky scored late in the third period, Pheonix Copley stopped 27 shots and the Washington Capitals beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Thursday night. Jakub Vrana scored his third goal in two games and Matt Niskanen had one on …
NHL News & Notes: Byfuglien, Smith & More Brandon Share-Cohen | December 6, 2018 In today’s News & Notes, Dustin Byfuglien returned to practice, the Boston Bruins claimed a player on waivers and TJ Oshie is skating. Byfuglien Returns to Practice After missing a…