The Best NHL Forwards Ever: A Lineup For the Ages Matthew Zator | May 8, 2021 Over the National Hockey League’s 101 year history, we have had many legendary players take part in the coolest game on ice. The storied franchises of the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton…
Today in Hockey History: May 4 Greg Boysen | May 4, 2021 Throughout the years, May 4 has provided more action in National Hockey League playoff history than a lightsaber duel in space. Multiple hat tricks, the crowing of a champion, and…
The NHL’s Top-50 Russians of All-Time Nathaniel Oliver | April 27, 2021 The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev. Upon marrying an American woman that allowed him entry into the USA, Nechayev played…
THW Power Rankings: All Hail the Golden Knights John Kreiser | April 22, 2021 Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. This week’s panel is Greg Boysen (Chicago…
Top 15 NHL Power Forwards Eugene Helfrick | April 19, 2021 It is a rare commodity for an NHL player to have the size, strength, skill, and intelligence to dominate on the ice each and every night. This particular combination is…
Alex Ovechkin’s Milestones Through the Years Ty Hudec | April 15, 2021 Before the 2019-20 NHL season was paused, Washington Capitals’ forward Alexander Ovechkin was scoring goals and reaching new milestones at a remarkable pace. On Feb. 22, 2020 he became the…
Today in Hockey History: April 13 Greg Boysen | April 13, 2021 One of the greatest dynasties in National Hockey League history was nearly cut short on this date 39 years ago. April 13 has also provided plenty of big moments in…
Today in Hockey History: April 7 Greg Boysen | April 7, 2021 On this date, the emergency backup goaltender was taken to a whole new level during a Stanley Cup Final game. This was also a big date for extending streaks and…
Capitals Continue to Struggle Against Rangers Carl Knauf | March 23, 2021 The Washington Capitals currently are tied for the second-best record in the league and have scored the fourth-most goals. However, they can barely get anything done against the perfectly average…
7 Biggest NHL Players in Today’s Game Tony Wolak | March 22, 2021 In today’s NHL, speed dominates. No longer can teams roster slow, hulking defensemen capable of obstructing opponents into submission. But, if a player has speed and size, they can be…
Capitals’ Win Streak Fueled by Ovechkin’s Hot Hands Ted Starkey | March 21, 2021 While Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been a model of consistency over the season totals of his career, during a season itself, he has proven to be a very…
Ovechkin Passes Esposito on NHL All-Time Goal List John Kreiser | March 17, 2021 Alex Ovechkin moved past Phil Esposito into sixth place on the all-time NHL goal-scoring list when he scored the 718th of his career, a second-period power-play goal for the Washington…
