Washington Capitals
Despite Lopsided Preseason, Capitals Not Panicking
September 29th, 2017 Though the regular season is still days away, the Washington Capitals aren't starting the year off as expected. With a 1-4-0 record in the preseason so far, capped off by a disappointing 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, the team understands that while it...
Smith-Pelly Ready to Move Forward with Capitals
September 28th, 2017 Though it seemed that Devante Smith-Pelly was ready to put up impressive totals and be a vital part of the New Jersey Devils heading into 2016-17, the year did not go as expected. Despite a strong camp, and racking up eight goals and 13 points in 18 games following a...
Despite Doubts, Tyler Graovac Closing in on Capitals Lineup
September 27th, 2017 It was days before the expansion draft that the Washington Capitals made a trade for Tyler Graovac, a fourth-line center from the Minnesota Wild. The move was seen as one that would help Washington protect two of three forwards in Tom Wilson, Lars Eller and Jay Beagle....
Capitals Make More Cuts, Chiasson & Walker Shine
September 24th, 2017 A 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes was not the result that the Washington Capitals wanted to see Saturday, but they got a standout performance from a number of players. The Washington lineup Saturday featured a number of prospects, including Jonas Siegenthaler and...
Capitals' Graovac Stands Tall in Lackluster Loss
September 23rd, 2017 The Washington Capitals were faced with a dilemma heading into the expansion draft. In order to protect their three forwards, Jay Beagle, Lars Eller and Tom Wilson, they had to add another forward. In addition, they wanted to add more organizational depth down the middle....
Back for 2 Years, Connolly Ready to Prove More
September 23rd, 2017 Entering last season, the Washington Capitals needed more scoring and depth on their bottom-six. To solve this problem, they called on former sixth overall pick Brett Connolly, giving him the chance to prove his worth and show his scoring ability. While he did have a...
