Ovechkin, His Milestone Goals & the Goalies He Beat Andrew Forbes | September 17, 2023 *This article was updated in March 2023 On June 26, 2004, the Washington Capitals drafted Alexander Ovechkin with the first overall selection in the NHL Draft. It was known then…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 9 Matthew Zator | September 9, 2023 This date in hockey history saw some big moments in the NHL and on the international stage. Sept. 9 has been full of Hall of Fame players with induction ceremonies,…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 31 Matthew Zator | August 31, 2023 Some of the greatest players from multiple NHL eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to being traded…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 30 Matthew Zator | August 30, 2023 Aug. 30 has proven to be a newsworthy day in the history of the NHL. A longtime and successful general manager got his first job, one of the greatest European…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 29 Matthew Zator | August 29, 2023 On this date, one of the most prolific goal scorers in NHL history had to step away from the game for one season due to health reasons. Also, another talented…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 23 Matthew Zator | August 23, 2023 One of the first big goaltending stars in NHL history made his way to Montreal on this date. Also, a new Hockey Hall of Fame class was announced, but one…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 3 Matthew Zator | August 3, 2023 Aug. 3 is an interesting date in NHL history. One of the teams in the league’s first wave of expansion officially announced its name. Also, the first U.S.-born player to…
Revisiting Capitals’ Trade for Anthony Mantha Jesse Courville-Lynch | July 28, 2023 On April 12, 2021, the Washington Capitals acquired forward Anthony Mantha from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, a 2021 first-round draft pick, and a…
Today in Hockey History: July 11 Matthew Zator | July 11, 2023 The Pittsburgh Penguins traded away one of the greatest players in their franchise history on this date. Plus, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born who won three…
Today in Hockey History: June 26 Matthew Zator | June 26, 2023 If you are a fan of the draft, then June 26 is a huge day for you. Five separate NHL Entry Drafts were held on this date, bringing some Hall…
The Worst 1st Overall Draft Pick…Ever Dayton Reimer | June 16, 2023 The 2023 Draft is set for June 28, and the Chicago Blackhawks, with the first overall pick, are starting to dream of adding that next great piece to their roster.…
Today in Hockey History: June 7 Matthew Zator | June 7, 2023 There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7, and we got to see a trio of unique Stanley Cup winners, some overtime drama, clutch goaltending, and one streak…