Posts About "Lars 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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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...
Capitals' Boyd Reflects on First Point, Making the Cut
March 20th, 2018 Washington Capitals forward Travis Boyd couldn't contain his smile Monday as he was surrounded by a flurry of journalists, his gear still on from over an hour-long practice. The 24-year-old registered his first career point Sunday in a 6-3 loss to the Flyers, and it came in dramatic fashion, a story that he will likely never forget:...
Capitals' Burakovsky Hitting Long-Awaited Stride
February 26th, 2018 It wasn't long ago that Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky found himself on the outs, a healthy scratch watching from the press box. "I a little bit of a lesson here from being healthy scratch and obviously, it's not something I want to do," Burakovsky said in regards to being out of the lineup. "I want to be out there,...
