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Posts About "Lars Eller"

3 Best Capitals' Contracts for 2020-21

3 Best Capitals' Contracts for 2020-21

November 5th, 2020 It is a crazy time in the world with COVID-19 running wild and a Presidential election occupying most people's time in the United States. However, there are some other things that need to be focused on in Washington, D.C., and that is the Washington Capitals' roster for the upcoming season. They currently sit over the NHL salary cap and...
3 Players the Capitals Could Lose in Kraken Expansion Draft

3 Players the Capitals Could Lose in Kraken Expansion Draft

October 29th, 2020 At the end of the 2020-21 season, the NHL will welcome its 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken. With a new team comes another expansion draft just like with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017. In the Vegas expansion draft, the Washington Capitals lost defenseman Nate Schmidt, who turned out to have a vital role in Vegas making the cup in...
Should the Capitals Make a Move for Eichel?

Should the Capitals Make a Move for Eichel?

July 6th, 2020 Jack Eichel is "fed up with losing." This comes in the wake of a season when his offensive production, minutes per game and analytics ticked upward for the fifth season in a row. Should the Capitals pry Jack Eichel away from the Sabres? (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) There are a lot of tough questions being asked about the...
Eller's Goal Completes Capitals' Stunning OT Win Over Sharks

Eller's Goal Completes Capitals' Stunning OT Win Over Sharks

January 5th, 2020 WASHINGTON — Lars Eller scored with 2:59 remaining in overtime after the Washington Capitals rallied from two goals down in the final minute of regulation, completing a stunning 5-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday. T.J. Oshie tied the game with 14.2 seconds left. Eller also assisted Jakub Vrana’s second goal of the game...
Capitals Edge Hurricanes Behind Kuznetsov, Eller

Capitals Edge Hurricanes Behind Kuznetsov, Eller

January 3rd, 2020 RALEIGH, N.C. — Evgeny Kuznetsov and Lars Eller each had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals held off the Carolina Hurricanes for a 4-3 win Friday night. Richard Panik and Jakob Vrana also scored for the Capitals, who had dropped two in a row. Rookie goalie Ilya Samsonov stopped 38 shots to win for the 11th time in 13...
Eller, Hathaway, Capitals Beat Lightning 5-2

Eller, Hathaway, Capitals Beat Lightning 5-2

December 15th, 2019 TAMPA, Fla. — Lars Eller and Garnet Hathaway scored 44 seconds apart early in the third period and the NHL-leading Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Saturday night. Ellers scored from the left circle at 1:58 and Hathaway made it 3-1 from in-close. Nicklas Backstrom, T.J Oshie and Tom Wilson had the other...
Eller, Holtby Come Through as Capitals Edge Panthers 4-3

Eller, Holtby Come Through as Capitals Edge Panthers 4-3

November 27th, 2019 WASHINGTON — Lars Eller broke a third-period tie and the Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game skid despite posting a season-low 20 shots. Braden Holtby made 37 saves for Washington, including one while he played without a stick just moments before Eller gave the Capitals the...
Injured Capitals Ready to Return After Bad Breaks

Injured Capitals Ready to Return After Bad Breaks

July 26th, 2019 With the signing of Christian Djoos on Thursday, the Washington Capitals all but locked up their lineup for the 2019-20 NHL season, putting the frantic days of free agency and arbitration behind them. Now the 22 players on the Capitals’ roster can focus on preparing themselves for the season opener on October 2nd against the defending...
Canadiens Fans Should Cheer on Eller and Smith-Pelly

Canadiens Fans Should Cheer on Eller and Smith-Pelly

June 9th, 2018 Montreal Canadiens fans have two choices in the wake of the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup win. They can lament the fact that two former Habs, Lars Eller and Devante Smith-Pelly, played critical roles for the Caps along the way, including in the Cup-clinching Game 5 victory… or they can just be happy for them. Smith-Pelly the...
Ovechkin's Enthusiasm & Play Rallies Caps

Ovechkin's Enthusiasm & Play Rallies Caps

June 4th, 2018 As the Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights go at it in the Stanley Cup Final, Alex Ovechkin is taking in his first Final appearance with great intensity, both on and off the ice. From his celebrations on the bench for his teammates' goals to Braden Holtby's Game 2 save, Ovechkin has been animated through these playoffs, and...
Lars Eller: Capitals 'Next Man Up'

Lars Eller: Capitals 'Next Man Up'

June 2nd, 2018 Game 2 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final in Vegas will forever be known for Braden Holtby's save on Alex Tuch late in the game that preserved the victory for Washington. While that was certainly the biggest and most memorable moment, the play of a third-line center shouldn't be overlooked. Lars Eller, just going about his business in a...
Capitals Hit Jackpot With Holtby & Unlikely Heroes

Capitals Hit Jackpot With Holtby & Unlikely Heroes

June 1st, 2018 With under two minutes to go in the third period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, Alex Tuch had a wide open net on a pass from William Karlsson, and it appeared the Golden Knights would send the game into overtime with his game-tying tally. However, Braden Holtby reached back, completely stunning the hockey world with the save of the...
3 Struggling Capitals Essential for a Comeback

3 Struggling Capitals Essential for a Comeback

May 21st, 2018 The Washington Capitals reached the Eastern Conference Final due in large part to key contributions from depth players. From veteran forward Alex Chiasson providing the Capitals' only regulation goal in Game 6 against the Pittsburgh Penguins to rookie center Chandler Stephenson scoring a shorthanded dagger in the third period of an...
Capitals Making Statement With 2-0 Lead

Capitals Making Statement With 2-0 Lead

May 15th, 2018 Heading into this series, the Washington Capitals were considered somewhat of an underdog, given the Tampa Bay Lightning have been considered a Cup favorite this season thanks to a deep team and top offensive arsenal consisting of Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov. However, the Capitals have stunned critics so far with a commanding 2-0...
Capitals Clicking With 22-Straight Penalty Kills

Capitals Clicking With 22-Straight Penalty Kills

April 30th, 2018 While the penalty kill has always been a driving force for the Washington Capitals, the four players that grace the ice for their opponents’ power-play opportunities have been sensational, warranting deafening applause from the spectators at Capital One Arena. The Capitals have killed off 22 straight penalties since allowing two...
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