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The Face-Off: Through the Eyes & Mind of an NHL Player (Part 1)

Dan Rice | August 8, 2013

We all know that in hockey it’s a lot easier to be successful when you have the puck rather than when you don’t have it; I know, I’m captain obvious.…

Categories New Jersey Devils, NHL News

Washington Capitals Free Agent Targets: Mikhail Grabovski

Matthew Speck | July 5, 2013

Free Agent Frenzy gets started today, as teams can officially sign players. The Washington Capitals are in need of a capable second line center until Evegeny Kuznetsov heads to North…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Restricted Free Agents

Matthew Speck | June 11, 2013

About six million dollars. That’s a number that represents how much money the Washington Capitals can afford to take on heading into next season. Amnesty defenseman Jeff Schultz and General…

Categories Free Agents, Washington Capitals

Futility: Hockey’s Dirty Word (Part Two)

Peter Chau | May 27, 2013

Futility Part Two: The Choke Artists – Teams That Blow (Opportunities) Example: Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals I came across an interesting article from Sean McIndoe of Grantland.com. In his…

Categories Humor

Capitals Season Finished After 5-0 Loss To Rangers At Verizon Center

Darren Coslov | May 14, 2013

The Washington Capitals had the opportunity to advance to round two of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, by putting the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination heading into…

Categories Washington Capitals

Why Capitals’ Tom Wilson Should Play in Game 5

Matt Schreiber | May 10, 2013

In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Washington Capitals winger Martin Erat was involved in a collision that has him sidelined for Game 5. Erat was acquired at the trade…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals and Rangers Head Back to DC, Series Tied 2-2

Darren Coslov | May 9, 2013

The final horn sounded at Madison Square Garden last night, New York Rangers fans were on their feet and were acknowledged by the Blue Shirts at center ice with the…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals: Why Adam Oates Deserves Jack Adams Award

Matt Schreiber | May 4, 2013

To win your division and finish third in the East is one thing, but to do so in your first season with a new team and no training camp to…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Take Game One

Darren Coslov | May 3, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC- When the Washington Capitals hit the ice for game one of the Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals last night at the Verizon Center in Downtown, DC, it was business as…

Categories Washington Capitals

Fantasy Hockey Chateau Bow Wow: NHL Playoffs Beginnings?

Chris Wassel | April 30, 2013

The NHL Playoffs and fantasy hockey used to go together like oil and vinegar but not anymore. While daily fantasy sites have not climbed aboard yet, there are enough websites out there…

Categories Fantasy, Humor

Capitals Win Season Finale, Meet Rangers In Quarterfinals

Darren Coslov | April 28, 2013

The Washington Capitals defeated the Boston Bruins yesterday in overtime, by a final score of 3-2. Forward Eric Fehr was credited with the winning goal that secured a victory in…

Categories Washington Capitals

Ovechkin Scores Twice, Capitals Control Their Own Destiny

Matt Schreiber | April 21, 2013

After jumping out to a 4-0 lead for the third time in their last four games, the Washington Capitals held on to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 in Quebec Saturday…

Categories Washington Capitals
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