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Eastern Conference Finals

Capitals Game 7: What’s It Gonna Take?

May 23, 2018 by Barry Leonard Jr.
Alex Ovechkin celebrates with Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom

With a dominating performance in Game 6, the Washington Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning and forced a Game 7. The winner will get the opportunity to represent the Eastern …

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Categories Washington Capitals Tags 2018 NHL Playoffs, Braden Holtby, Eastern Conference Finals

Capitals on Verge of Unwanted History

May 21, 2018 by Barry Leonard Jr.
Tom Wilson Anton Stralman

When the Washington Capitals hit the ice at Capital One Arena Monday night they will be just one loss away from elimination in the Eastern Conference Final. Rewind to just …

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Categories Washington Capitals Tags 2018 NHL Playoffs, Eastern Conference Finals

Capitals Host Conference Final, 20 Years Later

May 16, 2018 by Barry Leonard Jr.
Olaf Kolzig Washington Capitals

After winning the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals in Tampa, the Washington Capitals got a chance to host it’s first semi-final round game in 20 years. That …

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Categories Capitals History, Washington Capitals Tags Eastern Conference Finals

Penguins Role Players Pave the Way to Victory

May 22, 2017May 22, 2017 by Brady Smith

It’s a fitting story that while the Penguins are just a win away from a trip back to the Stanley Cup Final, it isn’t Crosby or Malkin that we’re highlighting. …

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Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Carter Rowney, Eastern Conference Finals, Nick Bonino, Top Story

Penguins Have Sullivan to Thank

May 20, 2017 by Brady Smith
Mike Sullivan

The Pittsburgh Penguins had 287 man games lost during the 2016-17 NHL regular season. They saw stars like Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang go out for extended periods. They still …

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Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags 2017 NHL Playoffs, Eastern Conference Finals, Marc-Andre Fleury, Matt Murray, Mike Sullivan, Top Story

Senators Embarrass Pens as Fleury Left out to Dry

May 18, 2017 by Brady Smith
Marc-Andre Fleury, Matt Murray, Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL

In case it’s been forgotten, Marc-Andre Fleury shut out the Washington Capitals in Game 7. Next up, he allowed just one regulation goal through the first six periods of the …

Read moreSenators Embarrass Pens as Fleury Left out to Dry

Categories Penguins Goaltending, Pittsburgh Penguins Tags 2017 NHL Playoffs, Eastern Conference Finals, Marc-Andre Fleury, Matt Murray, Sidney Crosby, Top Story

Ovechkin Deserves Better Legacy

October 26, 2017May 13, 2017 by Brady Smith
Alex Ovechkin, NHL, Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals have been in the NHL since 1974. They have just one Eastern Conference championship but were swept in the Stanley Cup Final. Winning in the NHL is …

Read moreOvechkin Deserves Better Legacy

Categories Washington Capitals Tags 2017 NHL Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, Eastern Conference Finals, Nicklas Backstrom

Conference Final Predictions

May 12, 2017 by Shayna Goldman

Here at The Hockey Writers, we compiled predictions from 25 of our writers for the 2017 Stanley Cup Quarterfinals (which can be found here for the Western Conference and here …

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Categories Editor's Choice, Previews and Predictions Tags 2017 NHL Playoffs, Eastern Conference Finals, Top Story

Penguins Shake Off the ‘Rust’ & Bounce Caps

May 11, 2017 by Brady Smith
Bryan Rust

I’ve never been so happy to be wrong. After a horrid Game 6 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, they did everything necessary to change the tide and knock the Washington Capitals out of …

Read morePenguins Shake Off the ‘Rust’ & Bounce Caps

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals Tags 2017 NHL Playoffs, Bryan Rust, Eastern Conference Finals, Marc-Andre Fleury

Penguin Fans, It’s Time to Worry

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by Brady Smith

Every article you read regarding the Penguins and their Game 7 fate showcase the Pens in a negative light, and for good reason. Just two days ago, most of the …

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Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags 2017 NHL Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, Eastern Conference Finals, Sidney Crosby, Top Story

Penguins Announcing Starting Goalie on Sunday

May 21, 2016 by Andrew Forbes
Mike Sullivan, Pittsburgh Penguins, Penguins Announcing Starting Goalie

In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled 21-year-old standout Matt Murray in the third period in favour of Marc-Andre Fleury. Fleury hadn’t seen game action …

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Categories News, Penguins Goaltending, Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Eastern Conference Finals, Marc-Andre Fleury, Matt Murray

If Not The Rangers, Then Who Wins the East?

February 2, 2016February 2, 2016 by Jason E. Bisnoff
Chris Summers

In an up and down season, the Rangers have looked like both the championship contender many believed they would be and a team incapable of getting the job done. It …

Read moreIf Not The Rangers, Then Who Wins the East?

Categories New York Rangers Tags 2016 NHL Playoffs, Eastern Conference Finals
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