Capitals Win Season Finale, Meet Rangers In Quarterfinals Darren Coslov | April 28, 2013 The Washington Capitals defeated the Boston Bruins yesterday in overtime, by a final score of 3-2. Forward Eric Fehr was credited with the winning goal that secured a victory in…
Washington Capitals Re-Sign Michal Neuvirth Matthew Speck | April 27, 2013 The Washington Capitals re-signed backup net minder Michal Neuvirth to a two year contract Saturday morning, as the team officially set their NHL goalies for the 2013-2014 season and beyond.…
Capitals drop 2-1 Decision To Rangers Darren Coslov | February 18, 2013 Last night, the Washington Capitals paid a visit to the New York Rangers at the Madison Square Garden. The Caps were looking for their 6th victory of the shortened 2013…
Capitals Struggle in Pittsburgh, Lose 5-2 Darren Coslov | February 8, 2013 The Washington Capitals dropped a 5-2 decision to the Pittsburgh Penguins last evening in Pittsburgh, Pa. After scoring first, and maintaining that lead through just over 25 minutes into the…
Caps bring back familiar face in Calle Johansson Darren Coslov | July 19, 2012 When the Washington Capitals hired Adam Oates as Head Coach this summer, the search immediately started to find the ideal assistant coaches to ultimately help in guiding Oates through his…
Bruins vs. Capitals Series Preview, Part III: Goaltending and Special-Teams Bob Mand | April 10, 2012 The second-seed Boston Bruins will face off against the seventh-seed Washington Capitals on Thursday in TD Garden. There, the Bruins hope to start their title-defense with a bang and the…
Capitals Must Use Intangibles and Self-Motivation Toward Playoff Push Angie Lewis | March 24, 2012 It’s been a strange and, at times, tumultuous season for the Washington Capitals, but they have found themselves in the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference, despite losing, 4-3, to the…
Keeping Things In Control Key for Capitals’ Success Angie Lewis | February 10, 2012 After a stellar performance against the Florida Panthers, the Washington Capitals have pledged to continue their battle to make the playoffs. Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets, however, was a…
Book Review: Hockey Superstitions Rebecca Dobrinski | February 6, 2011 Hockey Superstitions: From Playoff Beards to Crossed Sticks and Lucky Socks. By Andrew Podnieks. (2010, Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Ltd. Softcover. Pp. 175. $19.99 CAN/$17.95. ISBN 978-0-7710-7108-9) Every athletic league…
Evolution of the Washington Capitals’ Blue Line The Hockey Writers | August 5, 2010 Caps newcomer John Carlson can’t legally drink alcohol in the US. His AHL defensive partner, Karl Alzner, was 3 years old when teammate Mike Knuble was drafted. Being this young,…
Salary Cap Casualties: Karl Alzner Matt Leighton | January 22, 2009 Scanning the seats at Verizon Center a few months ago, I noticed a sign that caught my eye. It was covered in flashy writing and was impossible to miss. The…