Monthly Archives: December 2017

Evgeny Kuznetsov Plays in his 300th Game Thursday Night

Photo: Geoff Burke/USA Today Sports Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov played in his 300th NHL game  Thursday night against the Bruins. Kuznetsov is the 63rd player in franchise history to play in 300 games. The 25-year old from Russia has been … Continue reading

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Pregame News Links: Bruins at Capitals – Holtby, Capitals Look to Continue Streak Against Red-Hot Bruins

The Capitals look to snap a three-game winless streak against the Bruins, who have won five in a row. The Capitals look for their 12th straight win against Boston in their lone meeting at Capital One Arena on Thursday night. … Continue reading

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Two Capitals Prospects Participating at 2018 World Junior Championships in Buffalo

The World Junior Championships started this Tuesday in Buffalo, New York and ends on January 5. 10 countries – Canada, the United States, Finland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Russia, Belarus – are participating in the 18 and … Continue reading

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News and Notes from Thursday’s Optional Skate at Kettler: Updates on Christian Djoos and Chandler Stephenson as Caps Gear Up for Bruins

The Capitals not only lost a shootout heartbreaker last night in New York, they were blanked for the second game in a row. Despite Philipp Grubauer having an incredible game with 37 saves, the Capitals couldn’t provide a goal or … Continue reading

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Game Preview: Bruins @ Capitals

Can the Washington Capitals get back on the winning track as they face the red hot Boston Bruins? Continue reading

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BREAKING NEWS: Capitals Assign Nathan Walker to Hershey

With the NHL’s roster freeze expiring at midnight and Chandler Stephenson apparently over the flu, the Capitals have assigned Nathan Walker to the Hershey Bears. This news came just two hours after the team’s optional skate. Walker was one of those … Continue reading

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Battle of the Backups Turns Into Main Event – Grubauer Spectacular in 1-0 Shootout Loss

The Washington Capitals returned from Christmas break and were back in action at Madison Square Garden, playing the Rangers for the second meeting between the two teams. Comentators expressed disappointment that backup goalies Philipp Grubauer and Andre Pavelec were manning the … Continue reading

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Hershey Bears give up 3 Power Play Goals, Dropping a 3-1 Contest at Bridgeport Sound Tigers

Photo: Connecticut Post The Bridgeport Sound Tigers (15-12-2-1) defeated the visiting Hershey Bears (14-15-0-3) 3-1, with all three Bridgeport goals coming off the power play. 

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Ilya Samsonov Beats Moscow Dynamo

On December 27, Metallurg Magnitogorsk returned home to Magnitogorsk to host HC Moscow Dynamo.  Prior to this game, Dynamo had 17 wins in regulation, 7 shootout wins, 18 regular losses, 1 overtime loss, and 3 shootout losses. 

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Pregame News Links: Capitals at Rangers

The Capitals and Rangers get back on the ice when they meet for the second time this season at Madison Square Garden. Washington took the first meeting by a 4-2 decision. The game will be televised at NBC Sports Network … Continue reading

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