Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, Orlov Head to World Championship Dustin L. Nelson | May 11, 2016 Following a second-round series defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov have all accepted an invitation to play for Russia…
Capitals: Despite Crushing End, Remember this Great Season Sammi Silber | May 11, 2016 Washington Capitals play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati described feelings of Caps fans everywhere with two simple statements on CSN post-game: “Pardon me if I sound crushed. I am.” Beninati poured his heart…
Hockey Headlines: The Capitals, Alex Ovechkin, and Playoff Narratives Marcy Di Michele | May 11, 2016 There are a couple of Game 7’s to look forward to, and plenty of other news topics to sort through. But today, its the time to talk about the Washington…
Penguins’ Resilience to be Tested in Game 6 Tannor Torrao | May 9, 2016 Since taking over the Pittsburgh Penguins midway through the season, Mike Sullivan has said that there is a lot that he likes about his team. Mainly their resiliency. He has…
Penguins Should Ride Defense to Eliminate Capitals Tannor Torrao | May 7, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins have no desire to play another game at Consol Energy Center. Until Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. Which would translate to bringing their best effort…
Benn, Holtby, Kane Named Ted Lindsay Award Finalists Dustin L. Nelson | May 7, 2016 The NHL announced Jamie Benn, Braden Holtby and Patrick Kane as the league’s three Ted Lindsay Award Finalists, honoring “the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by members…
Stanley Quips: Uncovering Matt Murray and Trotz’s Greatest Flaw Ben Lutz | May 6, 2016 With Pittsburgh’s overtime win last Wednesday, they have now grabbed a three games to one advantage that will be difficult for them to lose. Of the 82 situations in Stanley…
Gallant, Ruff, Trotz Named Jack Adams Finalists Dustin L. Nelson | May 5, 2016 The NHL announced Thursday that Florida’s Gerard Gallant, Dallas’s Lindy Ruff and Washington’s Barry Trotz have been named 2016 Jack Adams finalists, honoring the best head coach in the NHL.…
Brooks Orpik Opens Up About Hit on Maatta, Suspension Sammi Silber | May 2, 2016 Washington Capitals blueliner Brooks Orpik took center stage Monday, when he addressed the media about his hit on Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta and his three-game suspension. Your browser does not…
What the Brooks Orpik Suspension Means to Caps, Pens Tannor Torrao | May 2, 2016 I thought it was a late hit. It was a target to his head. I think it was the type of hit that everyone from hockey is trying to remove…
Washington Capitals’ Brooks Orpik Suspended Three Games Sammi Silber | May 1, 2016 Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik had a phone hearing with the NHL’s Department of Players Safety on Sunday afternoon, and has been suspended for three games for his hit on…
Penguins Nix Mistakes, Even Series at 1-1 Tannor Torrao | May 1, 2016 Interestingly enough, Game 2 followed much of the same script as Game 1 did for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Start fast, carry the bulk of the play, and dominate the shot…