Posts About "2018 Stanley Cup Final"
Which Capitals Miss Out on the Cup?
June 12th, 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 Knights were defeated at the hands of the Caps who won four straight games to capture their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. As Louise St....
Ovechkin Finally Proves Naysayers Wrong
June 9th, 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 year in 2005 to the present, Ovi has been known as one of the best players in NHL history. His ability to score goals is second to none, and his superstardom has helped push...
Golden Knights’ Magical Run Ends
June 9th, 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 in the air and embracing each other in victory. The losing team, on the other hand, bows their heads in disappointment, as they know the opportunity to win the...
Fleury Up For A Huge Knight
June 7th, 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 spark for a team that has given fans unexpected success this season. In tonight’s Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, however, the Knights have their...
Golden Knights' Problem Isn't Puck Luck
June 7th, 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 shrugged, and frustration has abounded in the Vegas Golden Knights' locker room. But there's no dark magic afoot, no sinister plots from the hockey...
Devante Smith-Pelly: Capitals' Postseason Powerhouse
June 6th, 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, and head coach Barry Trotz could have opted for more youth and speed. Fortunately for the Caps, Trotz didn't decide to scratch Smith-Pelly. Instead, he showed...
Golden Knights Luck is Running Out
June 6th, 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 they return home to face possible elimination in Game 5. It's new territory for this band of misfits, who had only lost three games in three rounds of playoff hockey prior to...
Does History Offer Golden Knights Hope?
June 6th, 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 and dominated, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final after only playing 15 games. As they head into Game 5, against the Washington Capitals, they are down...
Evgeny Kuznetsov: The Newest NHL Star
June 5th, 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 great, another player has been the star. Center Evgeny Kuznetsov has flourished in the postseason and has blossomed into a legitimate NHL star. If...
The 'Real Deal' James Neal
June 4th, 2018 Life is pretty great for Vegas Golden Knights forward James Neal. He's coming off a 25-goal season, two more than last year. He is the de facto leader of the Golden Knights forwards, bringing considerable postseason experience. What is lacking in Neal’s resume, however, is a Stanley Cup ring. This is his second consecutive Stanley...
Is It 'Tatar Time' for Golden Knights?
June 4th, 2018 With only three total goals put in the net in Game 2 and Game 3 losses, it's time for Vegas Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant to start looking for ways to inject more offense into the lineup. And the most obvious solution lies in their prized, often-healthy-scratched, deadline acquisition, Tomas Tatar. The Tatar Experiment It's...
Holtby Making Case for Conn Smythe
June 4th, 2018 Braden Holtby really struggled during the 2017-18 regular season and put up the worst numbers of his eight-year career with the Capitals. He posted a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.99 and a .907 save percentage (SV%), and failed to win more than 35 games for the first time since the 2013-14 season. As the season went on, head coach...
Keys for the Golden Knights in Game 3
June 2nd, 2018 An abundance of goals? Check. Physical hits? Check. Highlight-reel goals and saves? Check. What does this all add up to? A wildly entertaining Stanley Cup Final. Through two games of the concluding series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals, we have seen a total of 15 goals, over 100 hits and a multitude of...
