Alex Ovechkin’s Fast Start Keeps Him Moving Up Goal-Scoring Ladder
While Alex Ovechkin has been a streaky scorer throughout his NHL career, it’s become even more pronounced in the first couple of games of recent seasons. With four goals in…
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Capitals Should Stretch Lapierre’s NHL Stint For As Long As Possible
By scoring in his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals, Hendrix Lapierre joined an exclusive club. His goal, the Capitals’ third in a 5-1 season-opening win over the New York…
Capitals Weekly: Road Trip, Ovechkin’s Pace & 2nd Line Production
Welcome to Capitals Weekly! In this weekly column, I will take a look at the Washington Capitals’ upcoming games and highlight any potential storylines or matchups to watch, all while giving…
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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 20
Two of the greatest goal scorers in National Hockey League history excelled on this date. Plus, a whole slew of Hall of Fame goaltenders left their mark on the game,…
Capitals Blue Line Looking Strong to Start Season
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…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17
Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records for the most wins by a goaltender and points by a defenseman…
Capitals’ Kody Clark Set for Breakout Season
In conversations about the Washington Capitals’ near-future, too much time is spent contemplating Alex Ovechkin’s race against history. In case you aren’t aware, the Great Eight must average 33 goals…
3 Takeaways From the Capitals Season Opener
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…
Capitals Weekly: Home Stands, Redemption & a First Week Forecast
Welcome to Capitals Weekly! In this weekly column, I will take a look at the Washington Capitals’ upcoming games and highlight any potential storylines or matchups to watch, all while giving…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 13
So many historical events occurred on Oct. 13 throughout National Hockey League history. “Mr. Hockey” scored his first NHL goal in eight years, numerous big names lit the lamp for…
Capitals & Rangers Rivalry Ready to Rumble After Offseason Moves
Just over 47 years ago, in early October of 1974, the Washington Capitals played the first-ever regular-season contest in their history at Madison Square Garden against the New York Rangers….
Capitals Have Tough Road Ahead in Metro Division
The Washington Capitals had an okay preseason that created more questions than the ones that needed to be answered. The blue line will still be the iffy facet of their…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 12
Oct. 12 was another very busy date in National Hockey League history. The laundry list of milestones that occurred includes two teams getting their first-ever wins, a bunch of first…
