Looking Back: Islanders – Penguins Classic 1993 Series Christopher Lizza | July 29, 2015 One of the all-time best playoff series in New York Islanders history was the 1993 second-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. But before we dive into that great match-up, let’s look…
Mike Green: Enigma or Misused? George Foussekis | May 8, 2014 What Has Happened to the Former Capitals Norris Trophy Candidate Defenseman? Mike Green used to be considered a hot commodity defenseman in the NHL from 2007-2010. The 28-year old Calgary,…
Futility: Hockey’s Dirty Word (Part Two) Peter Chau | May 27, 2013 Futility Part Two: The Choke Artists – Teams That Blow (Opportunities) Example: Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals I came across an interesting article from Sean McIndoe of Grantland.com. In his…
Washington Capitals: Why Adam Oates Deserves Jack Adams Award Matt Schreiber | May 4, 2013 To win your division and finish third in the East is one thing, but to do so in your first season with a new team and no training camp to…
Why Alexander Semin Deserves A Second Chance David OConnor | July 17, 2012 Follow @DavidOConnor95 There are many question marks surrounding the name of Alexander Semin, and most of them seem to revolve around the word risk. Now, the problem with this risk…
Capitals Extend Beagle for Three Years Darren Coslov | July 7, 2012 As much as Beagle enjoyed fine tuning his game under Dale Hunter, he is equally as excited about playing for new head coach Adam Oates.
Dale Hunter Leaves Lasting Impression on Capitals Darren Coslov | May 15, 2012 The Washington Capitals parted ways with Bruce Boudreau during the 2011-12 season. Luckily for Boudreau, the Anaheim Ducks came calling.The Capitals however, felt just as fortunate to be able…
Dale Hunter is Going Home Matt Stephen | May 14, 2012 All the speculation was spot on – Dale Hunter is headed back to London, Ontario. Hunter announced early Monday morning that he will be stepping down as the head coach…
Capitals Invade MSG for Game 7 Darren Coslov | May 12, 2012 ALEXANDRIA, VA — Tonight the Washington Capitals visit the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden for Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. For the Capitals, it’s one final…
Capitals Roster a Great Fit For Dale Hunter’s Coaching Style Derek Neumeier | May 7, 2012 If you were to take an average hockey fan from the end of the 2009 NHL season and tell them that Alexander Ovechkin, who was then coming fresh off of…
The Essential Nick Backstrom Playoff Highlight Reel Matt Stephen | May 6, 2012 The stellar play of Nicklas Backstrom in these playoffs has tended to get lost in the shuffle, with media focusing about Ovechkin under-performing, Dale Hunter coaching against the grain, and…
Despite Heartbreaking Loss, Capitals Are Not Out Of This Series Tim Kolupanowich | May 3, 2012 The Washington Capitals suffered a heartbreaking triple overtime loss to the New York Rangers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semi-final matchup early Thursday morning. Marian Gaborik ended what…