Daily Archives: November 9, 2017

Is Tom Wilson the Next Chris “Knuckles” Nilan?

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: NESN Capitals right winger Tom Wilson has long been considered by many outside (and some within) Washington to be a player incapable of becoming a more offensive player in an ever-changing NHL after developing a reputation as an enforcer-type … Continue reading →

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Scoring Chance Creation a Real Problem for Capitals

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images Since the Capitals lost to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night, much has been made about the Capitals’ inability to generate shots and scoring chances. The reaction seems a bit of an … Continue reading →

Posted in Data and Analytics, News | Tagged Statistics, Tyler Anderson, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Holtby Gunning for 200th NHL Win as Capitals host Penguins on Friday Night

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Nick Wass/AP The Washington Capitals will host the Pittsburgh Penguins for the second time this season and the last time at home. Pittsburgh prevailed 3-2 in the first meeting between these two back on October 11. These two teams … Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Trotz, Coach, Games, Goaltending, Morning Skate, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Barry Trotz, Braden Holtby, Brett Connolly, Chandler Stephenson, Dmitry Orlov, Evgeni Malkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Harrison Brown, Jakub Vrana, Matt Niskanen, Nicklas Backstrom, Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins, Riley Sheahan, Sidney Crosby, T.J. Oshie, Tyler Graovac, Washington Capitals | 6 Comments

Notes from Capitals’ Thursday Morning Practice: Nisky Business!

Posted on November 9, 2017 by

After a day off on Wednesday, the Capitals returned to work on Thursday to prepare for Friday night’s big home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. This practice saw the return of three key guys, as each look to make a … Continue reading →