Posts tagged with "Matt Niskanen"
Penalty Kill Huge in Capitals Strong Start
October 9th, 2017 Though there was some concern that losing big-name players and filling their voids with prospects would not translate to the dominance that the Washington Capitals have had over the league these last few years, the team quieted its critics this past week.In just two games, Washington has scored 10 goals in regulation, including seven...
We Need to Talk About Sidney Crosby
June 10th, 2017 Despite a three-point performance and first star honors in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, Sidney Crosby's night would be defined by a scrum with P.K. Subban and a water bottle.USA TODAY's "For The Win" called Crosby's Game 5 "a night of bad behavior," and that seems to sum it up. However, many have mixed views on Crosby's actions...
Penguins' Fleury Finding Redemption
May 4th, 2017 Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury is finding redemption. He is at last breaking free from the shackles of previous playoff mediocrity that have bound his reputation for years. After a 2009 Stanley Cup Final win, Fleury has struggled in the postseason, often catching heat as the reason the Penguins did not...Recap: Penalties Kill Stars, Caps Win
January 22nd, 2017 Penalties killed the Dallas Stars Saturday night. Through 40 minutes, the Stars led the visiting Washington Capitals 3-1. They were fast, physical, and with the exception of two fighting majors and an offsetting slashing minor, penalty-free. The Stars were in control...until the third period.Twice in the first four minutes of the...
Capitals Defense to Protect in Expansion
January 19th, 2017 Depth on the blue line has always been the Achilles' heel of the Washington Capitals. General manager Brian MacLellan sought to address this issue by signing free agents Matt Niskanen and Brooks Orpik to long-term deals on July 1, 2014. Bringing in Barry Trotz as the new head coach was the perfect fit. Trotz developed players...
Recap: Capitals Soar Past Flyers, Win 9th Straight
January 15th, 2017 With the Washington Capitals' recent hot streak, many were curious as to how long they could keep this momentum up. After a scoreless first period Sunday, the Capitals went on to have a four-goal third period and showed they still have plenty of gas left in the tank as they dominated the Philadelphia Flyers with a 5-0 win.The...
