Predators Owe Season to Hart Candidate Josi Ryan Szporer | February 8, 2020 Do teams still count as top-heavy if the so-called “top” comprises just a single name? Because top to bottom, the Nashville Predators are not a playoff team… far from it.…
Capitals’ Potential Seattle Expansion Protected List Zach Weissbach | February 2, 2020 The NHL’s 32nd franchise will be formulated in June 2021, and enter the league officially for the 2021-22 season. It’s sounding more and more likely that the franchise will be…
Capitals’ Mid-Season Report Card Zach Weissbach | January 16, 2020 Everyone remembers the dreaded days of receiving their school report card. It was a combination of emotions from amazement that you haven’t learned your lesson by now to fear in…
Capitals’ Carlson Firmly in the Norris Trophy Race Zach Weissbach | January 6, 2020 It feels like it’s been years in the making for Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, but he’s finally the lead horse in the Norris Trophy race. Season after season of…
NHL Power Rankings for January 2020 Ryan Szporer | January 3, 2020 The roaring 2020s are starting off with a bang at The Hockey Writers, with our first-ever NHL Power Rankings, for the month of January. In this inaugural edition, the Stanley…
Setting Capitals’ Expectations for 2020 Zach Weissbach | January 2, 2020 Another season and another discussion on the high expectations for the Washington Capitals. It seems like every year we end up in the exact same position discussing this team and…
John Carlson, Tristan Jarry, Jack Eichel Named NHL 3 Stars of the Week The Canadian Press | December 9, 2019 NEW YORK — Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry and Buffalo Sabres centre Jack Eichel have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Carlson had…
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…
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…
