Daily Archives: October 30, 2017

Records by the Dozen: Looking At Past 12-Game Starts by the Capitals

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Michael Fleetwood

Bleacher Report Through the first 12 games of the 2017-18 season, the Capitals have played their way to a 5-6-1 record, despite a plethora of injuries to key players such as defenseman Matt Niskanen and right wing Brett Connolly. While … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Michael Fleetwood, Record, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

T.J. Oshie is Having the Best Start of His Career. How Much of a Difference has he Made with the Capitals?

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Harrison Brown

During the 2014-15 season, the Capitals were 45-26-11 and were second in the division. Alex Ovechkin had a terrific year, leading the league with 53 goals and had 81 points in 81 games played. Nicklas Backstrom was just as good … Continue reading →

Posted in Players, Roster Moves, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Andre Burakovsky, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Harrison Brown, Kevin Shattenkirk, Matt Niskanen, Nicklas Backstrom, Pheonix Copley, St. Louis Blues, T.J. Oshie, Troy Brouwer, Washington Capitals | 8 Comments

Please Meet Kevin Gatson – USA Warrior Sled Hockey Team Captain and an American Hero

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Beckie Reilly

Kevin Gatson, Captain, USA Warriors Sled Hockey Team In conjunction with our 1st Annual Primary Charity Partnership, NoVa Caps would like to introduce you to the Captain of the USA Warrior Sled Hockey Team, Kevin Gatson.

Posted in Charity, News | Tagged Beckie Kulak Reilly, Kevin Gatson, USA Warriors Hockey Program | 5 Comments

Hershey Bears Celebrate Halloween With Costume Party on Sunday Night

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: @adelazahrajova It’s that time of the year again, as our favorite hockey players take a little time-off to enjoy the coming holidays. And as tradition would have it, Halloween is the official start of those celebrations. The Hershey Bears … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Halloween Party, Hampus Gustafsson, Hershey Bears, Jonas Siegenthaler, Liam O'Brien, Lucas Johansen, Mason Mitchell, Tyler Lewington | 6 Comments

NoVa Caps Team Power Rankings – 10/30/17

Posted on October 30, 2017 by George Foussekis

Nova Caps Team Power Rankings 10/30/17. Who is in this week’s top 10? Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Washington Capitals | Tagged Columbus Blue Jackets, Frederik Andersen, George Foussekis, Jaden Schwartz, Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings, Mark Stone, Matt Murray, New Jersey Devils, Nikita Kucherov, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Taylor Hall, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights | 1 Comment

Troy Mann is Pleased with the Direction the Hershey Bears are Going After Winning the Week

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

Photos: Tori Hartmann One bright spot in the Washington Capitals organization was the recent performance of their AHL club in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The Bears won two of three games this past weekend, with both victories coming on their home ice. Following … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Hershey Bears | Tagged Adam Carlson, Giant Center, Hershey, Hershey Bears, Liam O'Brien, Michael Marzzacco, Troy Mann | 3 Comments

Stats And Analysis From The Capitals 2-1 Loss At Calgary

Posted on October 30, 2017 by CJ Witt

Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images Amazing how one goal can determine how successful a road trip was. If the Capitals win 2-1 vs the Calgary Flames on Sunday night they go 2-1 on the road trip and it … Continue reading →

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