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Capitals Goaltending

Capitals Should Focus on Free Agents or Trades to Fill Lundqvist Void

Jack Dawkins | December 26, 2020

On Dec. 17, Henrik Lundqvist dropped a bomb on the Washington Capitals’ 2020 season plans. Some tough news I need to share with you all.. pic.twitter.com/y7ZtAoo39Q — Henrik Lundqvist (@hlundqvist35)…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Capitals Have Limited Options With Lundqvist News

Ted Starkey | December 17, 2020

The Washington Capitals’ plan to help Ilya Samsonov succeed Braden Holtby in net got upended on Thursday afternoon, as goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, who signed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Lundqvist & the Capitals Looking for a New Beginning

Matt Eshleman | October 23, 2020

The Washington Capitals started this year’s NHL free agency unlike many would have expected. While it had been known for weeks leading up to free agency that star goaltender Braden…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Holtby Leaves a Legacy With the Capitals

Marcus Boutilier | October 12, 2020

Braden Holtby will be leaving the Washington Capitals as a pivotal asset in the team’s only Stanley Cup championship just two seasons ago and leaves a lasting legacy off the…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, NHL Goaltending, Player Profiles

Capitals Could Find Veteran Backup in Craig Anderson

Ben Little | September 29, 2020

It seems inevitable at this point that Braden Holtby will be leaving the Washington Capitals to test the free-agent market. His departure will leave sophomore netminder, Ilya Samsonov, responsible for…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, Free Agents, NHL Goaltending

Capitals’ Vanecek Emerges as Likely Backup for Next Season

Ben Little | August 6, 2020

At the start of this season, Washington Capitals fans knew they were in for a transitional period. Not a transition from the Caps being a good team to a rebuilding…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Reirden and Capitals Search for Plan B in Goal

Scott Lowe | July 28, 2020

Todd Reirden always has a plan. And although the Washington Capitals’ head coach usually is not particularly forthcoming with the details of his plans, you can be assured that they…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

These Playoffs Are Braden Holtby’s Time to Shine

Ben Little | July 25, 2020

There’s no point in trying to argue it: Braden Holtby did not have a very good 2019-20 season. I don’t think he would argue it because we have seen how…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, Editor's Choice, NHL Goaltending

Holtby’s Last Hurrah with the Caps?

Scott Lowe | July 18, 2020

Braden Holtby has been counted out before. For those with short memories, in the midst of the worst statistical season to that point in his career in 2017-18, Holtby lost…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Capitals: 5 Free Agent Goalie Targets

Anthony Paradiso | May 14, 2020

It’s been two months since the National Hockey League paused its season but it feels like an eternity. In the meantime, we can whet our appetites by looking ahead to…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, Free Agents

THW’s Goalie News: Korpisalo On the Mend, Holtby Safe, and More

Stephen Ground | February 20, 2020

It’s the right time of year for players to get healthy, but sometimes, that creates a tough decision for the front office. That’s the situation the Columbus Blue Jackets face…

Categories Blue Jackets Goaltending, Capitals Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Capitals’ Samsonov Making a Calder Trophy Push

Liz Barr | February 4, 2020

Ilya Samsonov, the Washington Capitals’ highly touted first-round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and presumptive goalie of the future, finally got his chance in the NHL this season.…

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