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Moral Victories Not Enough After Coyotes’ 3-0 Loss to Islanders

Patrick Brown | October 24, 2021

The Arizona Coyotes did a lot of the little things right against the New York Islanders on Saturday night. They cycled the puck effectively, limited turnovers in their own zone,…

Categories Arizona Coyotes

Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 4-3 Victory Over the Blues

Avery McGrail | April 15, 2021

General Manager Joe Sakic bought the Colorado Avalanche a little goalie insurance at the trade deadline. On Wednesday night, that decision paid dividends. Devan Dubnyk made 31 saves in his…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

NHL News & Notes: Flyers First-Round Pick, Oilers & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | June 11, 2019

In today’s News & Notes, the Philadelphia Flyers could be shopping their first-round draft pick, the Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Patrick Russell and the Washington Capitals have re-signed Liam O’Brien.…

Categories Column, Edmonton Oilers, News, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals

From Australia to DC, Nathan Walker Closing in on NHL

Sammi Silber | September 16, 2017

At the age of two, Nathan Walker and his family moved from the United Kingdom to live in Sydney, Australia. Though the nation has just 30 ice rinks, this was…

Categories Capitals Prospects, Washington Capitals

Can Vrana Earn a Permanent Spot in Washington?

Sammi Silber | August 28, 2017

Jakub Vrana is perhaps the Washington Capitals’ top forward prospect, but he hasn’t been able to fully adjust to the NHL level and become a permanent fixture in the lineup.…

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Capitals’ Nathan Walker Ready for Historic NHL Jump

Sammi Silber | August 16, 2017

The Washington Capitals will be relying on their youth to step up and fill the voids on the roster, especially as they try to cope with key departures. Not only did…

Categories Washington Capitals

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