Trotz Is Using Ovechkin Perfectly Josh Boulton | April 20, 2017 Here we go again. It’s the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and Alexander Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals appear to be struggling. Having dominated the regular season yet…
Capitals: Justin Williams’ Legacy as Playoff Hero Sammi Silber | April 15, 2017 From helping the Carolina Hurricanes dominate in the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals to making a push with the Washington Capitals over these past couple years, Justin Williams has an impressive…
10 Players Who Most Deserve Their First Stanley Cup Dustin Nelson | April 14, 2017 Almost every season the Cup champions have a veteran on the roster who has waited a long, long time to reach the summit. It’s one of the best parts of…
Swipe Right for an NHL Spring Fling Peter Ferrell | April 13, 2017 Has your favourite National Hockey League team let you down? Have they been relegated to the golf course while 16 others are competing for the Stanley Cup? Could you use…
NHL Playoff Predictions: No Upsets in First Round? Larry Fisher | April 12, 2017 I’ve been making predictions pertaining to the playoffs for upwards of a month already. Problem is, every time I sleep on them, something changes my mind by morning. Today was…
Which Team is Better, the Capitals or the Penguins? Marcy Di Michele | April 11, 2017 The Washington Capitals won their second consecutive President’s Trophy this season with a league-leading 118 points. Heading into the playoffs, it’s hard to look at any other team as the…
Why “Your Team” Won’t Win the Cup Matt Brauckmann | April 11, 2017 Tuesday is nothing short of Christmas for hockey fans. It’s that time of year again. Fans have the highest hopes for their hockey team. The regular season becomes a thing…
Alternative Playoff Matchups Tony Wolak | April 10, 2017 Now that the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been set, we can debate the playoff structure. Back in March, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen voiced his displeasure over the…
The Grind Line: Olympic Thoughts Tom Mitsos | April 10, 2017 The NHL’s decision not to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, as expected, hasn’t sat well with players and fans. The players relish the opportunity to…
The Presidents’ Trophy Matters Marcy Di Michele | April 6, 2017 For the second consecutive season, the Washington Capitals have captured the Presidents’ Trophy, an award given to the team with the best regular season record. Many players, and fans alike,…
Andersen Heating up at Right Time Branden Poelzer | April 5, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ Frederik Andersen has taken his play to a new level, posting a 2.03 GAA, .943 SV%, and one shutout in his last seven starts. With playoffs right around the…
Overtime With BSC: The NHL’s Olympic Problem Brandon Share-Cohen | April 5, 2017 By now, everybody knows that after many months of deliberation and speculation, the NHL has officially announced that they will not be competing in the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea.…