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Author Archives: Michael Fleetwood
Hershey Bears Fall 5-1 to Milwaukee Admirals in Lopsided Contest
Photo: Milwaukee Admirals Unlike their parent club, the Hershey Bears’ start to the 2018-19 season hasn’t been a great one, as entering Saturday, they were 0-3-0 in their first three games. And after Saturday night’s contest against the Milwaukee Admirals, … Continue reading
Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, Hershey Bears, News, Teams
Tagged AHL, American Hockey League, Game Recap, Hershey Bears, Loss, Michael Fleetwood, Milwaukee Admirals
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The First Night: Looking Back At the Capitals’ First Regular Season Game
Goalie Ron Low #1 of the Washington Capitals makes the save during an NHL game against the New York Rangers on October 9, 1974 at the Madison Square Garden Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images Every October, the Capitals play the … Continue reading
Posted in Games, History, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged 1974-75, Abe Pollin, First Game, Michael Fleetwood, New York Rangers, Opening Night, Washington Capitals
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Oshie on the Offensive: T.J. Oshie’s Hot Start to 2018-19 A Promising Sign For a Bounceback Season
Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images While the 2017-18 season was certainly one to remember for the Capitals as a team, on an individual level, it was unquestionably a struggle for right wing T.J. Oshie, who entered the season fresh off a … Continue reading
Posted in News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged 2018-19, Bouncback Season, Michael Fleetwood, Offense, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals
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Brooks Orpik Scores His First Goal in 182 Regular Season Games
Photo: USAToday Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik has never been known for his offensive abilities in his career (as evidenced by his 17 career goals in nearly 1,000 games. However, during the Capitals’ Thursday night matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Orpik … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, Games, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Brooks Orpik, Goal, Michael Fleetwood, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals
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Brian MacLellan on Dmitrij Jaskin: “We Felt A Little Vulnerable with Our Forward Depth”
Matthew Stockman/Getty Images With a little more than 24 hours before the Capitals open their 2018-19 season with the raising of their Stanley Cup banner, General Manager Brian MacLellan held a press conference with the media earlier today to discuss … Continue reading
Posted in News, NHL, Roster Moves, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Brian MacLellan, Dmitrij Jaskin, General Manager, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Season Opener, Tom Wilson, Waiver Claim, Waivers, Washington Capitals
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Pittsburgh Penguins React to Tom Wilson’s Hit on Oskar Sundqvist
Photo: CBS Sports After a controversial hit in the Capitals’ final preseason tilt yesterday, right wing Tom Wilson has once again come under scrutiny and faces potential supplementary discipline as a result. The Pittsburgh Penguins are no stranger to Wilson’s … Continue reading
Posted in News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Matt Cullen, Michael Fleetwood, NHL Player Safety, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, Tom Wilson
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Hurricane Sebastian: ‘Canes Down Caps 5-4 in Overtime on Goal from Sebastian Aho
Photo: @Capitals Through five preseason games, and yet more roster cuts, the Capitals’ Opening Night roster is closer to being finalized and Friday night’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes gave the chance for more players not expected on … Continue reading
Police Departments Create Patches Honoring the Capitals’ Stanley Cup Championship
After the Capitals won the franchise’s first Stanley Cup in June, fans everywhere paid homage to their favorite team in a variety of ways, from tattoos, to renaming towns. The United States Capitol Police and D.C.’s Metropolitan Police are the … Continue reading
DSP Disappearing Act: Devante Smith-Pelly Still A No-Go For the Caps
When he signed a one-year contract to remain with the Capitals after a Cinderella story-like run last season, it was expected right wing Devante Smith-Pelly would pick up where he left off in the Capitals’ run to the franchise’s first-ever … Continue reading
Defeat in the District: Capitals Downed by Bruin, 5-2
Patrick Smith/Getty Images After falling to the Boston Bruins in their first preseason game on Thursday in Beantown, the Capitals had their second chance to earn their first win of the preseason on Tuesday night at Capital One Arena in … Continue reading
