Posts About "Lars Eller"
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...
