Posts About "Brooks Orpik"
Capitals Hit Jackpot With Holtby & Unlikely Heroes
June 1st, 2018 With under two minutes to go in the third period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, Alex Tuch had a wide open net on a pass from William Karlsson, and it appeared the Golden Knights would send the game into overtime with his game-tying tally. However, Braden Holtby reached back, completely stunning the hockey world with the save of the...
Capitals Look to Reduce Penalties, Mistakes in Game 2
April 14th, 2018 To kick off the playoffs, the Washington Capitals couldn't seem to find their rhythm against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 1. They lost the lead two times due to an influx of penalties at critical moments, and inevitably lost the game 4-3 in overtime. "I mean, you have a lead there, you gotta be smart, doesn't matter what it is,...
Shutting Down McDavid a Capitals Priority
November 12th, 2017 Just two weeks ago, the Washington Capitals defeated the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place with a dominating 5-2 victory. Sunday marks the second and final time these two teams face off against each other this season. “Everything’s still fresh,” Capitals forward T.J. Oshie said. “I’m sure there’s still emotions from what’s...
For Capitals' Bowey, Consistency Is Key to Roster Spot
October 1st, 2017 As the Washington Capitals get closer to the regular season, there are still a few prospects remaining on the roster who are looking to lock down a spot. On the blue line, there are still four defensemen vying for two open vacancies, and one of them is Madison Bowey. Over the years, the 22-year-old has been making himself a prominent...
What's Going on with Braden Holtby?
April 30th, 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 wall. In Saturday's 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh, the Capitals had no firepower or momentum, and were in a state of panic, leading them to do something once thought impossible:...
One-on-One: Shattenkirk Talks Capitals, Orpik & Playoffs
March 27th, 2017 It hasn't even been a month since Kevin Shattenkirk joined the Washington Capitals, but upon first glance, it doesn't seem that way. In fact, the 28-year-old blueliner didn't take long to adjust to his new team at all. At Friday's practice, Shattenkirk was going through the routine drills with his teammates, a smile on his face. In...