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3 Takeaways From Capitals’ 7-6 Loss To Blue Jackets

Jesse Courville-Lynch | March 22, 2023

The Washington Capitals are looking to squeeze into the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, so a game against one of the league’s worst teams this season should have…

Categories Washington Capitals

Oilers 2022-23 Trade Targets: Nick Jensen

Jesse Courville-Lynch | February 25, 2023

If the Edmonton Oilers want a strong shot at making a deep run in the playoffs this season, they need to improve on the back end. While they have some…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Trade Deadline

Lightning’s 2023 Trade Deadline Target: The Washington Capitals?

Eugene Helfrick | February 21, 2023

With the Tampa Bay Lightning looking to beef up their roster in response to trades made by their rivals leading up to the 2023 Trade Deadline, one should expect general…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals

Red Wings’ 2022-23 Trade Targets: Washington Capitals

Michael DeRosa | November 20, 2022

The Washington Capitals are in very unfamiliar territory right now, as they sport a 7-10-3 record and are seventh in the Metropolitan Division. Unless they turn things around rapidly, they…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

Insider Lists Costs & Odds Leafs Land 1 of 6 Muzzin Replacements

Jim Parsons | November 16, 2022

Following news that Jake Muzzin will be out indefinitely, the Toronto Maple Leafs say they’re going to give opportunities to defensemen already on the roster. Not everyone is buying into…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Capitals Need Strong Seasons From Their Free Agent Defensemen

Carl Knauf | July 24, 2022

The Washington Capitals made some moves this summer in free agency, as they addressed immediate needs in the crease and up front. Now that Darcy Kuemper and Dylan Strome are…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Take 2-1 Series Lead Behind Samsonov’s Play

Carl Knauf | May 8, 2022

Despite the Washington Capitals’ average performance at home during the regular season, Capital One Arena is still a hostile environment, especially when the fan base has expectations. That atmosphere helped…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Defense is Keeping Them Atop the NHL Standings

Carl Knauf | December 7, 2021

At the start of 2021-22, the Washington Capitals had some questions to answer about their blue line. A majority of the defense was aging and accounted for a little less…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Third-Period Collapses Leave Room for Improvement

Ted Starkey | December 3, 2021

The Washington Capitals’ starts, all things considered, have been very good this season. However, the finishes have become a concern as of late. While the Capitals have a bit of…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Star Talent & Team’s Improvements Fueling Hot Start

Ted Starkey | November 23, 2021

The Washington Capitals will reach the 20-game mark of their 2021-22 season Wednesday night at Capital One Arena against the Montreal Canadiens. And despite missing Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Capitals Blue Line Looking Strong to Start Season

Carl Knauf | October 19, 2021

It’s easy to fall back on analytics this early in the season due to the impatience that lingers over franchises. Said analytics also usually come with negative rhetoric because 31…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

3 Takeaways From the Capitals Season Opener

Carl Knauf | October 14, 2021

The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 5-1 in their season opener last night. It’s time to unjustifiably overreact and judge how the season will unfold based on one…

Categories Washington Capitals
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