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…
Today in Hockey History: May 30 Matthew Zator | May 30, 2023 This date in National Hockey League history has seen its fair share of memorable moments. From Stanley Cup Final drama to coaching changes and trades, May 30 has provided us…
Washington Capitals Jersey History Eugene Helfrick | May 29, 2023 Perhaps no team in the National Hockey League had as inauspicious a start as the Washington Capitals. In the entire century-plus of NHL history, the 1974-75 Capitals, one of two…
Today in Hockey History: May 19 Matthew Zator | May 19, 2023 A pair of historic Stanley Cup champions were crowned on this date. May 19 has also seen some great individual efforts by Hall of Fame defensemen and goaltenders. Let’s begin…
Today in Hockey History: May 15 Matthew Zator | May 15, 2023 May 15 goes down as one of the most intriguing dates in National Hockey League history. There was so much more than just the exciting moments on the ice that…
Today in Hockey History: May 7 Matthew Zator | May 7, 2023 Today we look back at another busy day in National Hockey League history. May 7 has seen its fair share of Stanley Cup Final games, legendary players doing what they…
Today in Hockey History: May 4 Matthew Zator | May 4, 2023 Throughout the years, May 4 has provided more action in National Hockey League playoff history than a lightsaber duel in space. Multiple hat tricks, the crowing of a champion, and…
Mike Gartner: Revisiting a True Hall of Fame Career Nathaniel Oliver | October 29, 2022 Right winger Mike Gartner played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League. He scored at least 30 goals in 17 of those 19 campaigns. This phenomenal feat is an NHL…
Capitals History: Granting of the Franchise in 1972 Ted Starkey | June 11, 2022 While the Washington Capitals‘ 50th anniversary season is still a few seasons away, the team celebrated a major milestone this past week with the golden anniversary of the granting of…
Capitals History: Druce Leads Washington Into May for First Time in 1990 Ted Starkey | April 30, 2022 During the decade of the 1980s, despite some strong regular-season teams where Washington passed the 100-point mark and featured several future Hall of Famers, the playoffs were mostly a struggle…