Contract-Year Capitals Could Complicate Salary Cap Decisions Marcus Boutilier | October 22, 2020 Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has had to make some crucial decisions during the 2020 offseason. Some additional thought went into this year’s contract offers and signings given the…
Capitals’ Playoff Success Could Ride on Vrana’s Shoulders Ben Little | August 12, 2020 The Washington Capitals have recently completed their round-robin tournament and are now gearing up for what is hopefully a nice, long playoff run. In order for it to be long,…
8 Players to Watch in the 2020 NHL Playoffs Nick Haydon | June 10, 2020 The NHL playoffs are perhaps the most grueling postseason in professional sports, normally lasting from April to June. This year, though the NHL playoff format will differ from typical seasons,…
Sabres’ Cap Situation: How it Stacks Up Daniel Kuter | February 25, 2020 Digging into the Buffalo Sabres’ cap situation can explain a lot of things, especially when you put it next to upper echelon teams. Doing this can provide context for why…
Capitals’ Key Questions as Playoffs Approach Adam Reid | February 3, 2020 As the Washington Capitals continue to dominate the 2019-20 NHL season, a few questions loom in the face of Capitals fans. With two-thirds of the season now in the books,…
Capitals’ Jakub Vrana Continues to Shine Zach Weissbach | January 30, 2020 When the Washington Capitals selected Jakub Vrana (from Linkopings HC) 13th overall in 2013, they could only have dreamed of how much he’d produce this season. The dazzling 23-year-old has…
Jakub Vrana Extends Point Streak, Leads Capitals Over Canadiens 4-2 The Canadian Press | January 27, 2020 MONTREAL — Jakub Vrana scored and added an assist as the conference-leading Washington Capitals extended their win streak to four games with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on…
Capitals: Jakub Vrana’s Even Strength Emergence Ty Hudec | January 27, 2020 As we get set to return from the All-Star break, the Washington Capitals find themselves atop the NHL standings and are primed for another run at the Stanley Cup. Among…
Vrana’s Goal Gives Capitals 3-2 Victory over Ducks The Canadian Press | December 7, 2019 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jakub Vrana scored the go-ahead goal less than two minutes into the third period and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in a physical battle Friday night. Travis Boyd and Evgeny Kuznetsov also scored for Washington. Br…
Carlson’s 3 Points in 1st Lead Capitals past Sharks 5-2 The Canadian Press | December 4, 2019 SAN JOSE, Calif. — John Carlson had a goal and two assists in the opening period to reach 40 points for the season, Nick Hathaway and Jakub Vrana each scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Tuesday night. Carlson had a…
Vrana Is the Future Face of the Capitals Christopher Williams | November 29, 2019 Left winger Jakub Vrana is in the midst of what could be his best season yet with the Washington Capitals. Often overlooked due to the attention his teammates draw, the…
5 Things Capitals Fans Should Be Thankful For Angelo Terrana | November 27, 2019 As we celebrate the last Thanksgiving of the decade, there is a lot Washington Capitals fans can be thankful for this season. The team currently sits atop the NHL standings…