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Why the Washington Capitals Penalty Kill Can Improve

Matthew Speck | August 18, 2014

Compared to their elite power play the Washington Capitals penalty kill isn’t a strong part of the team. They finished 16th in the NHL last season with an 82% success…

Categories Washington Capitals

P.K. Subban: Capitals Offer Sheet Target?

George Foussekis | June 8, 2014

With Subban Set To Become A Restricted Free Agent, Should the Capitals Throw An Offer Sheet at Him? An NHL offer sheet situation is a rarity in the hockey world. …

Categories Washington Capitals

2013-2014 Capitals Report Card: Defensemen and Goaltenders (Part 2 of 3)

George Foussekis | April 30, 2014

How Did the Washington Capitals Defensemen and Goaltenders Perform in 2013-2014? Welcome to Part Two of the Capitals Report Card!  In this article, this writer will evaluate the performances of…

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Washington Capitals Roster Preview: Defensemen

Matthew Speck | October 1, 2013

The Washington Capitals enter this season with a solid collective group of forwards and two young amd most definitely capable NHL goalies. The biggest problem on their team that could…

Categories Previews and Predictions, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals: Eight Olympic Invitees To Watch

Matthew Speck | July 30, 2013

Eight Washington Capitals’ players will take part of the 2014 Winter Olympics this winter, as the hockey tournament takes place in Sochi, Russia. The Olympic break is set to run…

Categories NHL News, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals: Dmitry Orlov’s Future

Matthew Speck | July 13, 2013

The Washington Capitals locked up left handed defenseman Karl Alzner earlier this week, giving them three lefties on their NHL roster through the 2014-2015 season. There are numerous talented defensive…

Categories NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Re-Sign Karl Alzner

Matthew Speck | July 11, 2013

The Washington Capitals locked one of their two remaining restricted free agents on Wednesday, re-signing defenseman Karl Alzner to a four year contract. The 24 year old reliable blue liner…

Categories NHL News, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Re-Sign Kundratek, Buy-Out Schultz

Matthew Speck | July 3, 2013

  The Washington Capitals and General Manager George McPhee got their offseason started on Tuesday, making two key decisions for the future on the Capitals’ blue line. They re-signed the…

Categories NHL News, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Restricted Free Agents

Matthew Speck | June 11, 2013

About six million dollars. That’s a number that represents how much money the Washington Capitals can afford to take on heading into next season. Amnesty defenseman Jeff Schultz and General…

Categories Free Agents, Washington Capitals

Capitals Defenseman Schultz Requests Trade

Darren Coslov | May 31, 2013

Washington Capitals General Manager George McPhee will have executive decisions to make this off-season, as any GM around the National Hockey League does, especially when it gets closer to the…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals and Rangers Head Back to DC, Series Tied 2-2

Darren Coslov | May 9, 2013

The final horn sounded at Madison Square Garden last night, New York Rangers fans were on their feet and were acknowledged by the Blue Shirts at center ice with the…

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Holtby Out-duels Lundqvist, Washington Capitals Take Game 2

Matt Schreiber | May 5, 2013

We knew that the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers were not unfamiliar with the task of facing each other in the playoffs. Throughout the past five seasons, the Capitals…

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