Daily Archives: December 28, 2015

Capitals shutout Sabres 2-0 for 8th straight win

Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 Monday night at First Niagara Center in Buffalo.  The Capitals improved their record 27-6-2, while the Sabres record dropped to 15-17-4.  The two teams will square-off … Continue reading

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Emotional Investment – Perspective from a fan since 1974

(USA Today Sports)  Here it is, at this writing, three days from the end of calendar year 2015. The Washington Capitals have played 34 games or 41.5% of their regular season. They are either tied with or have between one … Continue reading

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Underappreciated Backstrom Deserves All-Star Nod

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images  The Washington Capitals are off to their best start in franchise history with 54 points through 34 games. The Caps are currently three points behind the Dallas Stars for the top record in the NHL, … Continue reading

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Game Preview: Washington Capitals @ Buffalo Sabres

The Washington Capitals (26-6-2) and the Buffalo Sabres (15-16-4) will square off at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo on Monday night.  The game will be the first between the two teams this season, and the first of two “home-and-home” games this … Continue reading

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Washington Capitals Statistics Analysis – Dec 20-27, 2015

This is an analysis of the Washington Capitals’ performance from an advanced statistics standpoint for the week of Dec 20-27, 2015. Statistics were taken from the War on Ice Website for each game.

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