Alex Ovechkin Is Showing No Signs of Slowing Down in MVP Race Luke James | November 30, 2021 Cast your mind back to the summer, did anybody expect Alex Ovechkin to be in the MVP race a quarter of the way into 2021-22? I certainly didn’t – and…
Capitals Atop NHL as Ovechkin is an Early MVP Candidate Carl Knauf | November 29, 2021 The Washington Capitals not only have gained control of the Metropolitan Division, but they also are tied with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the NHL lead in points (33). That,…
Gretzky, Ovechkin and the Goalies They Scored On (A Lot) Ryan Gagne | November 29, 2021 Hockey fans who were old enough probably remember where they were on Mar. 23, 1994. Wayne Gretzky, known as The Great One, took a pass from longtime teammate Marty McSorely…
NHL 2021-22 Power Rankings: Week 7 Colton Pankiw | November 29, 2021 Welcome to the sixth edition of my weekly NHL Power Rankings for The Hockey Writers, where the league’s top half is evaluated. These rankings will focus on how the teams…
NHL Stat Corner: Capitals, Penguins, Oilers, Panthers, Predators, & Kings Rob Couch | November 28, 2021 This latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner covers the past two days (Friday/Saturday) since the NHL took a one-day break for American Thanksgiving. Scoring highlights this entry with lots…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 25 Greg Boysen | November 25, 2021 Nov. 25 has been one heck of an eventful date in National Hockey League history. Two of the greatest goal-scorers to ever play the game had memorable hat tricks while…
Capitals’ Star Talent & Team’s Improvements Fueling Hot Start Ted Starkey | November 23, 2021 The Washington Capitals will reach the 20-game mark of their 2021-22 season Wednesday night at Capital One Arena against the Montreal Canadiens. And despite missing Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie and…
NHL Stats Corner: Oilers, Flames, Capitals, Panthers, & Maple Leafs Rob Couch | November 22, 2021 This edition of the NHL Stat Corner covers the busy weekend of hockey. Teams like the Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Washington Capitals were very busy. There is a…
Capitals’ Rookies Covering For Injury Crisis in Washington Luke James | November 19, 2021 Heading into the season, the Washington Capitals were billed – quite fairly – as an aging team past their prime. It was argued that general manager Brian MacLellan and head…
Capitals Weekly: Ovechkin, Goalie Opportunities & Potential Point Week Kyle Knopp | November 18, 2021 Welcome to Capitals Weekly! In this weekly column, I will take a look at the Washington Capitals’ upcoming games and highlight any potential storylines or matchups to watch, all while giving…
Weekly Lost & Found: Kraken, Coyotes, Ducks & Capitals Sean Raggio | November 15, 2021 It’s another week of surprises in the NHL. Some affirming, some disappointing. Some fanbases may be surprised at where they land in this article, while others may be surprised that…
Every NHL Team’s All-Time Best Goal Scorer Stephen Ground | November 12, 2021 There are many skills that a hockey player can have to make them an asset in the NHL. But you cannot win games without the puck hitting the back of…
