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NHL Players of the Week: McDavid, Draisaitl & More

February 1, 2021 by Andrew Mulville
NHL Players of the Week

Week 3 of the 2020-21 season was highlighted by phenomenal play from the stars of the NHL. In particular, Saturday night featured game-winning overtime goals from Alexander Ovechkin, Connor McDavid, …

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Categories Column Tags Connor McDavid, James van Riemsdyk, John Carlson, Leon Draisaitl

Capitals COVID Issues Provide a Positive Outlook Into Their Future

January 30, 2021 by Gabriel Guindi
Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin 700 goals

To say that the Washington Capitals took a hit to their roster this week is an understatement. With the sudden and surprising temporary disbandment of the Russian core comprising of …

Read moreCapitals COVID Issues Provide a Positive Outlook Into Their Future

Categories Washington Capitals Tags COVID-19, John Carlson, Nicklas Backstrom

5 Bold Capitals Predictions For 2020-21 Season

January 10, 2021 by Gabriel Guindi
Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin 700 goals

With the NHL season rapidly approaching, like a long game of telephone, many projections are going to be shouted from the rooftops by fans far and wide throughout this upcoming …

Read more5 Bold Capitals Predictions For 2020-21 Season

Categories Previews and Predictions, Washington Capitals Tags Alex Ovechkin, Brenden Dillon, Ilya Samsonov, John Carlson

5 Capitals That Will Be Key to a Successful 2020-21 Season

January 8, 2021January 7, 2021 by Ted Starkey
Ilya Samsonov Washington Capitals

With the Washington Capitals set to start their season in Buffalo against the Sabres just a week from now, the uncertainty over what the team can accomplish in the short …

Read more5 Capitals That Will Be Key to a Successful 2020-21 Season

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals Tags Alex Ovechkin, Ilya Samsonov, John Carlson, T.J. Oshie, Zdeno Chara

Capitals’ Time as Cup Contender Dwindling

December 30, 2020 by Ted Starkey
Brenden Dillon Washington Capitals

Just a little under a year ago, the Washington Capitals played their first home game of the calendar year 2020, recording perhaps their most memorable result of the entire year. …

Read moreCapitals’ Time as Cup Contender Dwindling

Categories Previews and Predictions, Washington Capitals Tags Alex Ovechkin, Ilya Samsonov, John Carlson, Peter Laviolette

Capitals Enjoy Successful Decade at World Junior Tournament

November 14, 2020 by Marcus Boutilier
John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals

From 2010 to 2020, the Washington Capitals enjoyed great performances from some of their top prospects at the annual World Junior Championships. Not all prospects won a gold medal for …

Read moreCapitals Enjoy Successful Decade at World Junior Tournament

Categories Capitals History, World Junior Hockey Championship Tags Connor McMichael, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Filip Forsberg, John Carlson

How Penguins’ Coach Reirden Can Help Elevate Letang’s Game

October 6, 2020 by Adam Krivanek
Penguins Defenseman Kris Letang

In his career, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman, Kris Letang has developed into one of the best defensemen in the NHL. At least one of those seasons, especially 2015-16, could have resulted …

Read moreHow Penguins’ Coach Reirden Can Help Elevate Letang’s Game

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags John Carlson, Kris Letang, Todd Reirden

Capitals Throw Punches But Can’t Absorb Them In Loss To Islanders

August 13, 2020 by TC Zencka
New York Islanders Anthony Beauvillier Washington Capitals Tom Wilson

There’s no problem with the Washington Capitals uppercut. As Wednesday’s Game 1 against the New York Islanders played out, the Caps put their fists away and puttered to a 4-2 …

Read moreCapitals Throw Punches But Can’t Absorb Them In Loss To Islanders

Categories Washington Capitals Tags 2020 NHL Playoffs, John Carlson

5 Encouraging Signs for Capitals Fans as NHL Playoffs Begin

August 12, 2020 by Scott Lowe
Braden Holtby Capitals Washington

All things considered, the situation could be a lot worse for the Washington Capitals as the Eastern Conference’s third seed prepares to take on the seventh-seeded New York Islanders and …

Read more5 Encouraging Signs for Capitals Fans as NHL Playoffs Begin

Categories Washington Capitals Tags 2020 NHL Playoffs, Braden Holtby, John Carlson, Todd Reirden

Bruins’ Qualifying Round Opponents: Washington Capitals

August 3, 2020 by Scott Roche
Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals

When the National Hockey League announced they were ending the shortened regular-season at the end of May and proceeding with a 24-team tournament, the Boston Bruins were part of a …

Read moreBruins’ Qualifying Round Opponents: Washington Capitals

Categories Boston Bruins, Previews and Predictions Tags 2020 NHL Playoffs, Braden Holtby, John Carlson

Revamped Capitals Defense Key to Possible Stanley Cup Run

July 27, 2020 by Scott Lowe
John Carlson Washington Capitals

When it comes to the Washington Capitals’ offensive capabilities, there’s no debate that they have one of the most high-powered lineups in the National Hockey League (NHL). Ranking second in …

Read moreRevamped Capitals Defense Key to Possible Stanley Cup Run

Categories Washington Capitals Tags 2020 NHL Playoffs, John Carlson, Michal Kempny, Radko Gudas

John Carlson Earns First Norris Trophy Nomination

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 by Ben Little
John Carlson Washington Capitals

The #Johnny4Norris campaign run by the Washington Capitals is one step closer to coming to fruition, as defenseman John Carlson has been nominated for his first Norris Trophy. The Norris …

Read moreJohn Carlson Earns First Norris Trophy Nomination

Categories Washington Capitals Tags John Carlson, Norris Trophy
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