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Capitals’ John Carlson Has Been Key to Post-January Playoff Push

Luke James | April 17, 2022

It isn’t normal for a team’s leader in assists to fly under the radar, especially for playoff-bound squads like the Washington Capitals. Typically, a certain level of fanfare surrounds players…

5 Best Dad Strength Performances in NHL History

Shawn Wilken | March 31, 2022

When it comes to being a parent, nothing compares to how challenging yet rewarding it can be as a life experience. It comes with its many ups and downs, sleepless…

Capitals Didn’t Lose All Momentum During Pause

Carl Knauf | January 4, 2022

Well, the pause wasn’t as detrimental for some teams as it was dramatically assumed to be. The NHL returned to action after an extended break and the Washington Capitals picked…

Capitals’ Defense is Keeping Them Atop the NHL Standings

Carl Knauf | December 7, 2021

At the start of 2021-22, the Washington Capitals had some questions to answer about their blue line. A majority of the defense was aging and accounted for a little less…

5 Takeaways From the Capitals’ 2-0 Shutout of the Kings

Luke James | November 18, 2021

The Washington Capitals are back. Granted, they weren’t gone for long – they’ve lost just once, versus the Anaheim Ducks, in their last six games, but a shutout win over…

4 Takeaways from Captials’ Shutout Win Over Arizona

Luke James | October 30, 2021

It took until the third period for the Washington Capitals to break the deadlock against the Arizona Coyotes on Friday night. An inspired performance from rookie netminder Karel Vejmelka kept…

Capitals’ Defensive Play Is Starting to Let the Team Down

Carl Knauf | October 28, 2021

The Washington Capitals continued their point streak to start the season with an overtime loss against the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday night. A loss is still a loss, and they…

Capitals Blue Line Looking Strong to Start Season

Carl Knauf | October 19, 2021

It’s easy to fall back on analytics this early in the season due to the impatience that lingers over franchises. Said analytics also usually come with negative rhetoric because 31…

NHL’s Top 10 Defencemen for 2021-22

Colton Pankiw | September 29, 2021

Welcome back to the fourth edition of this series, where I take on the daunting task of ranking the top 10 current players at each position in the NHL. In…

Capitals’ Stanley Cup Window Remains Open… But Just Barely

Ted Starkey | September 12, 2021

The Washington Capitals head into training camp in Arlington, Virginia, this month following one of the quietest offseasons in recent memory. Washington’s biggest trade over the summer was acquiring goaltender…

Capitals Need Carlson to Be a Norris Trophy Contender Again

Carl Knauf | August 30, 2021

The Washington Capitals are known for their offensive prowess and physical presence. Of recent, their intimidation has lost its luster, especially during the postseason. If physicality was as much of…

Capitals’ Defensive Miscues Cost Them Again in Game 3

Jack Dawkins | May 20, 2021

It happened a few times in the regular season: the Washington Capitals held the lead in the third period, but defensive miscues led to the tying goal. Back in February,…

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