Preview: Capitals Look to Stay on Top vs. Struggling Flyers Sammi Silber | January 15, 2017 There have been ups and downs for the Washington Capitals so far this season, but finally, we are starting to see the squad that we’ve come to know so well. The Capitals…
NHL Standings Predictions: 2017 Midseason Edition Larry Fisher | January 14, 2017 Turns out, I was wrong about the Columbus Blue Jackets. So very, very wrong. Well, technically, I was right before I was wrong, but that doesn’t change the fact that…
Preview: Capitals Seek 8th Straight Against Chicago Sammi Silber | January 13, 2017 The Washington Capitals impressed in a one-sided tilt in Wednesday’s 5-2 win over Pittsburgh, and with the way they are playing now, they are starting to look like true Stanley Cup contenders.…
Recap: Ovechkin Hits Milestone as Capitals Stop Penguins Sammi Silber | January 12, 2017 With a strong two-goal performance from Alex Ovechkin, who captured his 1,000th NHL point, the Washington Capitals were able to stop a solid Pittsburgh Penguins team in their tracks. They…
THW Live: Laine Injury; Resurgent Leafs; Hiding Caps Jim Cerny | January 11, 2017 On this week’s The Hockey Writers Live podcast, we open up the show by discussing Jake McCabe’s thunderous hit which concussed Winnipeg’s star rookie Patrik Laine and how the Jets…
Preview: Red-Hot Capitals Renew Rivalry With Penguins Sammi Silber | January 11, 2017 The Washington Capitals have been nothing but impressive over their last few games. Riding a six-game winning streak, the Capitals look to remain undefeated in the new year, and Alex…
Milestones Highlight Week of NHL Hockey Andrew Forbes | January 10, 2017 The National Hockey League has seen a number of milestones already this season. Some are individual marks set by players pushing to leave their mark on the league while others…
Recap: Ovechkin Ties Richard as Caps Beat Habs Ryan Szporer | January 9, 2017 It was almost pre-ordained. Once the floodgates opened up in the third, it was a matter of time before Alexander Ovechkin scored to tie Habs great Maurice Richard with his…
Daydreaming About a Dallas Winter Classic Ed Sarno | January 7, 2017 Watching the games in St. Louis and Toronto last weekend left me contemplating a Winter Classic in Dallas. First, let me acknowledge, I don’t think Dallas will see a Winter…
Recap: Capitals Snap Leafs’ Streak in Thrilling OT Victory Sammi Silber | January 4, 2017 There was no lack of scoring in Tuesday’s matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs, let alone a lack of suspense. After each team scored a combination…
Preview: Capitals Clash With Streaking Maple Leafs Sammi Silber | January 3, 2017 The Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs are both kicking off 2017 on the right foot. Both of these hot teams will meet Tuesday Washington is seeking their third…
Preview: Capitals on Quest for 2 Straight Wins vs Senators Sammi Silber | January 1, 2017 The Washington Capitals did everything right in their 6-2 win over the New Jersey Devils to close out 2016. Not only did they get scoring from all four forward lines,…
