Varlamov Shines as Capitals Take Game 1 Matt Leighton | May 2, 2009 With the help of some spectacular goaltending from Simeon Varlamov, the Capitals were able to win their fourth straight game and take a 1-0 series lead on their rival, the…
Bradley and Varlamov Power Caps to Decisive Game 5 Victory Matt Leighton | April 24, 2009 Unlikely hero Matt Bradley scored two goals and Simeon Varlamov recorded his second shutout in three games as the Caps dominated the Rangers in a 4-0 victory to force Game…
Lundqvist Helps Rangers Take 3-1 Series Lead on Capitals Matt Leighton | April 22, 2009 Everyone knew Henrik Lundqvist would be the key for a Rangers’ series upset, and thus far, he’s done just that by stealing the show from the high-powered Washington Capitals. Lundqvist…
Top 20 Disappointing Performances of the 2008/2009 NHL Season Rafal Ladysz | April 19, 2009 For every action, there is a reaction. Especially in the world of hockey this saying seems to hold true meaning. The total number of surprising performances in a season is…
Want to Hear a Funny Joke? Try the Washington Capitals Fan Base The Hockey Writers | April 18, 2009 A hockey arena in an intense playoff atmosphere is the last place I would ever expect to hear a cowbell, but lo and behold, there was one clanging every so…
The ABC’s of the Washington Capitals Matt Leighton | April 13, 2009 So with the playoffs just around the corner, here is an introduction to your 2009 Southeast Division Champions: A- The Alex’s: Everyone knows about Alex Ovechkin’s game, but which Alex…
Will the NHL’s Bias Show for Certain “Showcase” Teams this Season? The Hockey Writers | April 11, 2009 The term “showcase” isn’t an official word used by the NHL or anything like that but rather my way of saying which team the NHL wants to win, and not…
Jeff Schultz- Love Him or Hate Him Matt Leighton | April 10, 2009 Capitals fans fall under two categories: those who appreciate defenseman Jeff Schultz, and those who don’t. At 6’6, a lot of expected of the 23-year old Calgary native…hitting included. This…
Keith Aucoin – Washington’s ‘Little’ Spark Plug Matt Leighton | April 2, 2009 Take one look at Caps’ fourth-line center Keith Aucoin, and it’s hard to believe that he’s a superstar. At 5’9, Aucoin is making noise after being undrafted out of Divison…
Alexander “The Great” Ovechkin – Biography Michael DiFranco | March 26, 2009 With all the recent controversy over his latest goal celebration (completely unnecessary if you ask me but that is another article) I decided it was time to write about Mr.…
The Importance of Brooks Laich Matt Leighton | March 26, 2009 Brooks Laich’s philosophy is simple: “If you want money, go to the bank. If you want bread, go to the bakery. If you want goals, go to the net.” His…
Best Centers in the League? Time to Start Mentioning Nicklas Backstrom. Matt Leighton | March 3, 2009 By picking up an assist in the Capitals’ loss against Florida, Nicklas Backstrom now has points in 10 straight. Backstrom is now one point shy of tying last season’s point…