NHL Award Winners Through American Thanksgiving Larry Fisher | November 29, 2019 NHL’s 5 Biggest Surprises at American Thanksgiving NHL’s 5 Biggest Disappointments at American Thanksgiving American Thanksgiving has become a big date on the NHL calendar — particularly for playoff implications…
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…
Is the Capitals’ Defense a Cause for Concern? Angelo Terrana | November 22, 2019 With almost one-third of the season behind them, the Washington Capitals sit in first place with a five-point cushion over their nearest opponents. Their place in the standings isn’t so…
Metro Watch: Top Teams Starting to Separate Mark Scheig | November 9, 2019 Don’t look now, but the top of the Metropolitan Division is starting to separate the contenders from the rest of the pack. These contenders are showing how good they are…
Carlson, Pastrnak, Draisaitl Named NHL’s 3 Stars for October The Canadian Press | November 1, 2019 NEW YORK — Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson, Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak and Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl are the NHL’s three stars for October. Carlson led all defencemen…
NHL Notebook: Carlson’s Flying Start, Ovie’s Advice, ‘the Michigan’ The Canadian Press | October 30, 2019 Todd Reirden has crossed paths with some great defencemen in his day. The head coach of the Washington Capitals played alongside Chris Pronger in St. Louis and worked with Kris…
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs OT Loss to Capitals Andrew Forbes | October 30, 2019 One point. That’s all the Toronto Maple Leafs could grab from the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night as the Maple Leafs dropped a 4-3 overtime contest to Alexander Ovechkin’s Capitals.…
Carlson’s Historic October for the Capitals Angelo Terrana | October 24, 2019 Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson’s start to the season has heads more than turning, it has them spinning. His start isn’t just amazing, it is downright historic and that’s not…
NHL Notebook: Krueger’s Sabres Taking Hot Start in Stride, to Troubles The Canadian Press | October 23, 2019 Joe Thornton’s eyes lit up when the conversation pivoted to Ralph Krueger. “Just a fantastic guy,” said the veteran centre. “Just a phenomenal guy to be around.” The two go back 15 years to…
Capitals’ Garnet Hathaway: A Real Gem Victoria Thomas | October 23, 2019 The more kinks that are ironed out at the beginning of the season, the better the chances of spring play. Several Washington Capitals speed bumps that need paving are player…
Carlson Scores Twice for Capitals Win over Flames The Canadian Press | October 23, 2019 CALGARY — Defenceman John Carlson’s two goals paced the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Carlson scored and added an empty-netter for an NHL-leading 20 points…
David Pastrnak, John Carlson, Carter Hutton Named NHL’s 3 Stars The Canadian Press | October 21, 2019 NEW YORK — Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak, Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson and Buffalo Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton are the NHL’s three stars for the week ending Sunday. Pastrnak…