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2018 Stanley Cup Final

Golden Knights’ 12 Days of Hockeymas: 1 Stanley Cup Final

Brett Pickler | December 24, 2020

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…

Categories Golden Knights History, Hockey History

Washington Capitals’ 10 Most Memorable Teams

Ted Starkey | November 15, 2020

Since joining the NHL in 1974, the Washington Capitals have seen a roller coaster of emotions over the decades, from being the league’s all-time worst club in their first season…

Categories Capitals History, Top 10 Lists

Golden Knights: Third Time’s the Charm?

Joe Kramer | June 4, 2019

The Vegas Golden Knights have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference. In just two seasons as a franchise, the Golden Knights exceeded expectations…

Categories Golden Knights History

Which Capitals Miss Out on the Cup?

Andrew Forbes | June 12, 2018

It took the Washington Capitals just five games to end the cinderella story that was the Vegas Golden Knights’ inaugural season. After playing into the Stanley Cup Final, the Golden…

Categories Washington Capitals

Ovechkin Finally Proves Naysayers Wrong

Barry Leonard Jr. | June 9, 2018

From the moment Alexander Ovechkin was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, it was clear that he was destined for a great career. From his rookie…

Categories Washington Capitals

Golden Knights’ Magical Run Ends

Lukas Weese | June 9, 2018

There is nothing quite like the spectacle that unfolds when the horn sounds, marking the end of an NHL season. The winning team is filled with elation, throwing their gloves…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Fleury Up For A Huge Knight

Lukas Weese | June 7, 2018

Heading back to a city with bright lights, artist performances and hype pregame ceremonies should be an advantage for the Vegas Golden Knights. Playing at home has provided that extra…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ Problem Isn’t Puck Luck

John Owens | June 7, 2018

Since Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday, there has been a lot of chatter about puck luck, posts, and missed opportunities. Fingers have been pointed, shoulders have been…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Devante Smith-Pelly: Capitals’ Postseason Powerhouse

Barry Leonard Jr. | June 6, 2018

Devante Smith-Pelly (or DSP as he’s known in DC) wasn’t guaranteed a spot on one of the Capitals’ four lines for the 2018 NHL Playoffs. His play had been inconsistent,…

Categories Washington Capitals

Golden Knights Luck is Running Out

Trevor Beggs | June 6, 2018

One of the most incredible stories in NHL history is on the verge of finishing with a flop. The Vegas Golden Knights are down 3-1 to the Washington Capitals as…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Does History Offer Golden Knights Hope?

Lukas Weese | June 6, 2018

For the first time in the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Vegas Golden Knights are in an unfamiliar spot. Progressing through the first three rounds, the Knights controlled each series…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Evgeny Kuznetsov: The Newest NHL Star

Barry Leonard Jr. | June 5, 2018

Heading into the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, nobody would have been surprised to see Alexander Ovechkin or Braden Holtby standout for the Washington Capitals. While those two have been…

Categories Washington Capitals
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