Capitals Have Limited Options With Lundqvist News Ted Starkey | December 17, 2020 The Washington Capitals’ plan to help Ilya Samsonov succeed Braden Holtby in net got upended on Thursday afternoon, as goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, who signed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal…
Capitals’ Top 2 Prospects Must Develop Properly Gabriel Guindi | October 28, 2020 The Washington Capitals core consisting of Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, T.J Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom, and John Carlson are key contributing factors on any effective team. Oshie is a reliable scorer…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Capitals, Hurricanes, Coyotes, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | July 25, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Chicago Blackhawks’ goaltender Corey Crawford and his return to the lineup. Meanwhile, a goaltender out of Washington is now done for…
Holtby’s Last Hurrah with the Caps? Scott Lowe | July 18, 2020 Braden Holtby has been counted out before. For those with short memories, in the midst of the worst statistical season to that point in his career in 2017-18, Holtby lost…
Capitals’ Samsonov Making a Calder Trophy Push Liz Barr | February 4, 2020 Ilya Samsonov, the Washington Capitals’ highly touted first-round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and presumptive goalie of the future, finally got his chance in the NHL this season.…
Capitals Ignore Consequences of Overpaying Backstrom Ryan Szporer | January 15, 2020 You would have a hard time denying Washington Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom has been a $9.2 million player over the course of his current 10-year contract. The problem is the…
Ovechkin, Samsonov Lead Capitals over Hurricanes 2-0 The Canadian Press | January 14, 2020 WASHINGTON — By now, it almost seems like no big deal when Alex Ovechkin reaches another milestone. Ovechkin scored two first-period goals Monday night and moved into 11th place on…
THW’s Goalie News: MacLellan Backs Holtby, Boucher’s Historic Night Stephen Ground | January 9, 2020 In today’s goalie news, we’ll talk about a general manager backing his netminder. Plus, we’ll revisit an incredibly historic night in the career of a journeyman goaltender. MacLellan Backs Holtby…
THW’s Goalie News: Fleury Skips ASG, Lehner Honored & More Greg Boysen | January 4, 2020 We only had two games on the National Hockey League schedule on Friday night, but we got another road win from a top rookie. Also, the Pacific Division gets a…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals, Hall, More Kyle Gipe | October 17, 2019 In today’s NHL Rumors rundown, are the Montreal Canadiens looking to add a defenseman? Do the Washington Capitals have a goaltending controversy? Plus, what’s the latest between the New Jersey…
THW’s Goalie News: Samsonov, Schneider, and Goalie Pride Stephen Ground | October 5, 2019 Friday night featured five NHL matchups, but no goalie shined brighter than debuting top prospect Ilya Samsonov. Cory Schneider left the ice with injury, and a goalie in Russia made…
Samsonov Wins NHL Debut as Capitals Beat Islanders 2-1 The Canadian Press | October 4, 2019 UNIONDALE, N.Y. — T.J. Oshie scored the tiebreaking goal, Ilya Samsonov stopped 25 shots in his NHL debut, and the Washington Capitals beat the Islanders 2-1 Friday night to spoil New York’s season opener. Jakub Vrana got his second goal in two games t…