Balance Key to Capitals’ Success Keara Dowd | October 26, 2011 The Washington Capitals are off to their best start in franchise history. In the last few seasons, the Capitals have set many new franchise records, as they have their most…
Capitals Start Hot, But It’s End That Matters Chris Leyden | October 25, 2011 The Washington Capitals are off to the hottest start in the entire NHL, and 11.7% of the way to completing the NHL’s first perfect season. The team is averaging 4.14…
Caps 7-0 Start Means More Than the Record Angie Lewis | October 24, 2011 Call it what you want, but the Caps at 7-0 matters. The argument stands that Washington can go 82-0 and it wouldn’t matter because of their postseason history. However, the point…
Red Wings Rewind: Week 3 Edition Andrew Johnson | October 24, 2011 Red Wings Rewind looks to recap the last 7 days in Red Wings action, both on and off the ice, as well as take a look forward to the challenges…
Caps Start With Franchise-Record Five-Straight Wins, Finally Show Dominance Angie Lewis | October 19, 2011 Tomas Vokoun fashioned a shutout against his former squad as the Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panther 3-0. The Caps are now 5-0-0 for the first time in franchise history. Washington,…
Is the Five Forward Power Play the Future of the NHL? Chris Leyden | October 7, 2011 In a sport where converting on a single power play can mean winning that game, teams may start to get a bit more creative in who they send out on those man-up opportunities. If the Rangers deploy the five forward power play and find success early in the season, certainly other teams will take notice.
Washington Remains An Enigma, But Maybe That’s A Good Thing Angie Lewis | March 28, 2011 The funny thing about the Washington Capitals is their uncanny ability to seem like a different team almost every night. It is tough to tell what type of game Washington…
Team Colligan vs. Team Neveau: The Results James Neveau | January 30, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent While the big battle on the ice Sunday night took place between Team Lidstrom and Team Staal, an equally intense battle was waged behind the scenes…
Hotlanta Hero: Examining Dustin Byfuglien’s Flying Start for the Thrashers James Neveau | December 1, 2010 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent When the Atlanta Thrashers acquired Dustin Byfuglien from the Chicago Blackhawks back in June, it was widely considered to be a solid trade for a franchise…
The Ovechkin Project – Book Review Christopher Ralph | November 24, 2010 Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst and occasional book reviewer. Book Review: The Ovechkin Project: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Hockeys Most Dangerous Player By Damien Cox and Gare…
The Caps Rap The Predators And The Preseason Takes A Different Direction Jas Faulkner | September 27, 2010 by Jas Faulkner, Nashville Correspondent And then there were 38. The roster continues to take shape while Trotz’s retooling of the lines and the coaching staff’s hard work at developing…
Drew Doughty – 2010 Mini Bio Kevin Hunter | April 28, 2010 When Stevie Y made known his selection for the Canadian Olympic team on December 30, 2009, one name, Drew Doughty, created some real controversy. Who was Doughty and how was…