Monthly Archives: December 2017

A “Walkabout” December – The Odyssey of Nathan Walker

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Hershey Bears Nathan Walker making it to the NHL at the start of this season was one of the best stories of the year so far.  He was the first player from Australia who ever made it to the … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin and His Quest for 600 Goals

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

From the moment Alex Ovechkin was drafted by the Washington Capitals as the number one overall pick in 2004, the “Great Eight”, as the fans have called him, has emerged into a superstar in our nation’s capital. Two years ago, … Continue reading →

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News and Notes From Capitals’ Morning Skate: Stephenson in for Burakovsky

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Harrison Brown

The Capitals were back on the ice after taking a day off yesterday to prepare for a big divisional clash against the New Jersey Devils, who lost 4-3 last night in a shootout to the Buffalo Sabres to end a … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Devils @ Capitals

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

Saturday night’s Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils game at Capital One Arena promises to be an exciting affair as the top two teams in the Metropolitan Division square off in each club’s final game of the 2017 calendar year. … Continue reading →

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Hershey Bears Earn 4-2 Win Over Springfield Thunderbirds

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

Photo: Springfield Thunderbirds The Hershey Bears came back from a one goal deficit to overpower the Springfield Thunderbirds 4-2 on a three-assist, three-point night from soon-to-be Olympian Chris Bourque.

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Retro Recap: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils – December 26, 2009

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Diane Doyle

With the New Jersey Devils coming into Capital One Arena to play the Washington Capitals on Saturday night, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle takes us back to another game that took place between these two teams around the same time-frame. 

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Team USA Rallies to Beat Team Canada in First-Ever IIHF Outdoor Game

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Photos: Team USA 44,562 hockey fans braved the snow and sub-zero temperatures at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York, to witness the first-ever outdoor game played in a IIHF World Championship. Team USA rallied from down 3-1 to win … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Prospect Axel Jonnson-Fjallby Meets With Media After Victory Over Czech Republic

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Photos: Jimmy Wixtrom The 2018 World Junior Championships kicked off this week in Buffalo, New York. For those less acquainted, the annual tournament features many of the best 18 and 19 year-old players from around the world, including players already … Continue reading →

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NoVa Caps Presents: Washington Capitals Best Moments of 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017 by George Foussekis

NoVa Caps Recaps the Best Moments with the Washington Capitals in 2017 Continue reading →

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Capitals Rally to Beat Bruins 4-3 (SO), End Scoring Drought

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 (SO) Thursday night at Capital One Arena. The Caps quickly gave up two goals, just 2:12 into the game, but then rallied in the second … Continue reading →

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