Posts About "Chandler Stephenson"
Capitals' Roster Can't Fit Remaining RFAs
July 10th, 2019 After a flurry of free agent signings and losses, the Washington Capitals still have three restricted free agents from their 2018-19 roster unaccounted for: defenseman Christian Djoos and forwards Jakub Vrana and Chandler Stephenson. Over the weekend, Djoos and Stephenson officially filed for arbitration. But how can the Capitals pay...
Crafting the Capitals' Ideal Fourth Line
August 1st, 2018 Entering next season, the biggest shakeup in the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup-winning lineup will come on the fourth line. With the departure of Jay Beagle, who spent the better part of a decade pivoting the Capitals' bottom trio, one of the Capitals' most consistent lines in recent memory has lost its main constant. Yet change is...
Capitals' Stephenson a Playoff Revelation
May 23rd, 2018 In the third period of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final, as the Washington Capitals faced elimination, the team needed someone to make a play. Though the Capitals led 1-0, the Tampa Bay Lightning were pressing for the tying goal that would have deflated the nervous fans in Capital One Arena. It could have been the beginning of...
Capitals' Stephenson Proving His Worth
April 29th, 2018 After Andre Burakovsky fell victim to injury early in the playoffs, the Washington Capitals needed a winger to rise to the occasion to fill his void. Chandler Stephenson has done just that. After starting the season in Hershey, the 24-year-old received a call-up early in the season after an impressive first few games with the Bears,...
Capitals' Vrana Shakes the Monkey Off His Back
March 7th, 2018 It was in the second period of the Washington Capitals' Stadium Series game in Annapolis that Jakub Vrana found himself on a breakaway, playing on one of the biggest stages and his first outdoor game. With the puck on his stick and the defense far behind, he ripped a shot past Frederik Andersen, and as the puck went in, a huge weight...
Capitals' Burakovsky Hitting Long-Awaited Stride
February 26th, 2018 It wasn't long ago that Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky found himself on the outs, a healthy scratch watching from the press box. "I a little bit of a lesson here from being healthy scratch and obviously, it's not something I want to do," Burakovsky said in regards to being out of the lineup. "I want to be out there,...
Dog Days Nonexistent for Capitals' Beagle
February 11th, 2018 In the Washington Capitals' win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team finished with just 17 shots on goal. However, it was a shot from Jay Beagle – his only shot of the game – that would give the Capitals a 3-2 lead in the second period, eventually paving them to a 4-2 win against Columbus Friday. Not only was the go-ahead huge...
Capitals Look to Be 'Sharper,' Niskanen & Burakovsky Expected to Return
January 6th, 2018 Following somewhat of a skid that came with the holidays, the Washington Capitals have shown a lot of improvement of late; they are riding a three-game winning streak and finding their stride offensively. Still, head coach Barry Trotz believes there is room for improvement and sees a few areas where Washington has to clean up its...
Capitals Hitting Stride in Tight Metro Division Race
December 10th, 2017 The Washington Capitals experienced a bit of a rocky start to the 2017-18 campaign, but that all seems to be behind them now as they've started to string together wins. And although this team isn't the same one that has dominated the NHL for the last two seasons, they are starting to find their form and develop a winning culture. Two...
Capitals Capitalizing with Effort & Drive
November 11th, 2017 Though Washington Capitals forward Jay Beagle has suited up for a number of rivalry games over his 10-year NHL career, he said the anticipation and excitement of each one never fade, not even with time. "It's always exciting to play against these guys. It's always a good game," Beagle said. "You know that they always have their best...
Capitals' Chandler Stephenson Heating Up
November 6th, 2017 The Washington Capitals were in a tough spot prior to the start of the regular season, with a number of prospects fighting for a few vacant spots in the lineup. Long-time prospect Chandler Stephenson was among these players vying to crack the opening night roster. His performance through training camp, which consisted of excellent...
Washington Capitals: Who is Chandler Stephenson?
April 5th, 2014 After locking up 2013 second round draft pick Madison Bowey, the Washington Capitals are closing in on officially adding another prospect to the system. Capitals brass is working on a deal with 2012 third round selection Chandler Stephenson according to the Leader Post. Stephenson has likely finished his career in the WHL with the Regina...
Washington Capitals Prospect Garrett Mitchell: Hometown Kid
November 7th, 2013 HERSHEY – Playing in their own hometown is an experience many athletes dream about, but most don’t get to live. Washington Capitals 22 year old forward prospect Garrett Mitchell accomplished that feat playing for the Western Hockey League’s (WHL) Regina Pats during his youth,playing in Regina, a Canadian province of...
