NHL Rumors: Capitals, Red Wings, Canadiens, Canucks Jim Parsons | December 23, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Wayne Gretzky has given his vote of confidence to Alex Ovechkin when it comes to the all-time goal-scoring record. Meanwhile, the NHL is thinking about…
Capitals’ 3 Early Christmas Gifts for 2021-22 Season Luke James | December 20, 2021 After a bewildering start to the season, the Washington Capitals enter the festive period flying high in the standings and in good spirits. Although the Caps have fulfilled more of…
Capitals’ Ties With Russia Run Deeper Than Ovechkin Ted Starkey | December 14, 2021 Rumors surfaced this week the Washington Capitals may end up heading to Russia next year, playing exhibition games against Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) clubs as part of the 2022-23 preseason,…
Capitals’ Slump Resistance Points to Playoff Potential Carl Knauf | December 13, 2021 The Washington Capitals have lost 11 of their 28 games so far, six of which occurring in overtime or a shootout. The team’s 40 points is currently best in the…
Capitals Are Keeping Stanley Cup Window Wide Open This Season Carl Knauf | December 10, 2021 After a rivalry-infused realignment last season, the NHL restored its divisions in 2021-22. The east is loaded; six of the top seven teams are from the conference, and the Atlantic…
NHL Stat Corner: Penguins, Capitals, Stars, Ducks, Avalanche, Canucks Rob Couch | December 7, 2021 This edition of the NHL Stat Corner covers the weekend of a not-so-busy week and the beginning of this new week. We will see a couple of familiar faces that…
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,…
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…
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…
