Posts About "Brooks Orpik"
Capitals Trade Grubauer and Orpik to Avalanche
June 22nd, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche have traded the 47th overall selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft to the defending Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals in exchange for goaltender Philipp Grubauer and defender Brooks Orpik, the Capitals announced Friday. This deal came less than a half hour before the first-round of the draft...
Golden Knights' Depth Shining Bright
June 2nd, 2018 Game 2 was another wild ride for the Vegas Golden Knights. Although they ended up losing 3-2, it was one of the most entertaining games the team has played in its short existence. Much like Game 1, it was a back-and-forth affair for all 60 minutes, with lead changes and momentum swings in full force. Although the Washington Capitals...
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...
