NHL 2022-23 Power Rankings: Week 11 Marcus Ashpaugh | December 15, 2022 Welcome to this edition of the 2022-23 weekly Power Rankings for The Hockey Writers. We’ll rank the teams from last to first. Rankings are focused on the overall record, each team’s…
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Ovechkin, Toews, Johnson, Canada Shaun Filippelli | December 15, 2022 Given that the Chicago Blackhawks have lost six in a row, eight of nine, and 12 of their last 14, there might not appear to be much for the club…
Flyers Left Behind in NHL Scoring Surge Colin Newby | December 15, 2022 Scoring continues to surge throughout the NHL, and the Philadelphia Flyers continue to lag behind the curve. NHL teams averaged 3.14 goals per game in 2021-22. It was the highest…
3 Takeaways From Blackhawks’ 7-3 Loss to Capitals – 12/13/22 Brooke LoFurno | December 14, 2022 The Chicago Blackhawks and the Washington Capitals went into their Dec. 13 matchup on respective streaks. The Blackhawks were looking to snap a three-game losing streak, while the Capitals were…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Capitals, Canadiens, Sharks, Oilers Jim Parsons | December 13, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, word is out that Bo Horvat had rejected an offer by the Vancouver Canucks and will test free agency. Obviously, the Canucks will have to…
Winnipeg Jets Gameday Preview: Washington Capitals – 12/11/22 Courtney Stone | December 11, 2022 The Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets take on the Washington Capitals on Sunday as they return home after playing two on the road. They hope to continue their promising performance this…
3 Takeaways From Capitals’ 5-1 Win Over Canucks – 11/29/22 Luke James | November 30, 2022 After a heavy defeat to the New Jersey Devils, the Washington Capitals bounced back with an emphatic win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday (Nov. 29). While they remain outside…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Capitals, Maple Leafs, Canucks Jim Parsons | November 19, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets might be one of the teams looking at Bo Horvat. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals are a team that some are seeing…
Flames’ Current Road Trip Will Be Character-Defining Derek Olsen | November 19, 2022 The Calgary Flames are currently not where many fans and experts projected them to be after the historic offseason they had. They currently sit fifth in the Pacific Division with…
Maple Leafs Good News Story of the Year: Rodion Amirov The Old Prof | November 6, 2022 On the heels of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ good news/bad news night, with a great win over the Boston Bruins accompanied by the bad news that Ilya Samsonov would be…
5 Observations From Capitals’ First 8 Games Luke James | October 29, 2022 It’s difficult to forecast how the season will unfold for the Washington Capitals. They’ve thrilled and frustrated their supporters in equal measure through their first eight games, which is fitting…
Capitals’ 3 Up, 3 Down: Goaltending Troubles, Ovechkin & More Luke James | October 17, 2022 Welcome to the first edition of the ‘Washington Capitals’ 3 Up, 3 Down’ column for the 2022-23 season. This is the start of a weekly series that will be released…