Ranking the Best Goalies of the 2016-17 Regular Season Jeff Seide | May 13, 2017 An NHL goalie’s job is pretty simple: stop vulcanized rubber disks from crossing the goal line. Do it more than the goalie at the other end of the rink and…
Penguins Fans…Time to Worry? Brady Smith | May 7, 2017 No. How many of you reading this picked the Penguins to win their second rounds series against the Washington Capitals in five games? And for those of you who rely…
What’s Going on with Braden Holtby? Sammi Silber | April 30, 2017 The Washington Capitals, who went into this playoff series as one of the favorites to go on and win the Stanley Cup, now find themselves with their backs against the…
Fleury’s Progression, Not Regression, is Crucial Mike Necciai | April 27, 2017 Marc-Andre Fleury is quite the polarizing figure among the hockey community. While it’s impossible to deny his likability, his playing career — full of ups and downs — will forever…
Reasons for Capitals Recent Slump Bill Situ | March 14, 2017 Having given up four or more goals in its last four games, the Washington Capitals’ latest performance has been a slump compared to what they had seen earlier this month.…
How the Capitals Became a Goalie Factory Sammi Silber | March 10, 2017 The Washington Capitals had no trouble climbing to the top of the NHL standings. While many attribute that to Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and the rest of the team’s offensive arsenal,…
Preview: Sharks Look to Continue Dominance Over Capitals Zachary DeVine | March 9, 2017 The San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals complete the season series as the Pacific Division leader welcomes the NHL’s top team to meet for the second and final time. The…
Recap: Capitals Halt Flyers, Extend Home Streak Sammi Silber | March 4, 2017 The Washington Capitals cannot be stopped, even when they need an extra period of play. Washington handled the Philadelphia Flyers, defeating them 2-1 in overtime to extend their home winning…
Flyers Need to Rally Around Chris O'Reilly | February 22, 2017 The Philadelphia Flyers’ February schedule has proven to be just as brutal on the ice as it was on paper going in. Philly has amassed just seven of a possible…
A Comparison: Capitals vs. 1970-71 Bruins Bill Situ | February 14, 2017 Another home game, another big win — little has stopped the Washington Capitals from recording more than five goals in a single game for the 11th straight time at Verizon…
Capitals’ Crease is Clicking Michael Mazzuca | February 12, 2017 Barry Trotz has a decision to make every night — who should start between the pipes? One option is the reigning Vezina Trophy winner who, alongside the great Martin Brodeur,…
Preview: Capitals Hope to Fly Past Red Wings Sammi Silber | February 9, 2017 Ever since a sluggish 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders after the All-Star break, the Washington Capitals have been unstoppable. Not only is Washington’s offense exploding, but the defense is thriving…