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…
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,…
NHL Players of the Week: Panarin, Stone & More Kyle Knopp | April 19, 2021 Week 14 began as the NHL trade deadline came to a close and ended with a beautiful tribute for Hockey Fights Cancer night in Philadelphia. The week also saw the…
Several Capitals Nearing Impressive Milestones Aidan Fischer | March 5, 2021 Twenty-two games into the 2020-21 season, the Washington Capitals find themselves sitting atop the MassMutual East Division standings. A big reason for the team’s success is their ability to put…
NHL Players of the Week: McDavid, Draisaitl & More Andrew Mulville | February 1, 2021 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,…
Capitals COVID Issues Provide a Positive Outlook Into Their Future Gabriel Guindi | January 30, 2021 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…