Category Archives: Data and Analytics
Washington Capitals Third Quarter Report: 2021-22 Season
With the Washington Capitals having played 60 games of their 2021-2022 regular season schedule, it’s time to take our regular quarterly assessment of the team for the third quarter of the season.
Despite Recent Stretch of Team Struggles, Vitek Vanecek Standing Strong in Net
Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images While much of the buzz around the Washington Capitals’ eventual 5-0 shutout victory over the Dallas Stars centered on their former starting goaltender Braden Holtby facing his longtime club for the first time, and perhaps … Continue reading
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Tagged Dallas Stars, Goaltending, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Players, Statistics, Vitek Vanecek, Washington Capitals
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Washington Capitals Performance In January During The “Rock The Red” Era
Photo: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Capitals have been struggling in January 2022 thus far, with no wins and a record of 0-2-2. In fact, many fans are convinced that the Capitals have historically performed poorly during the month … Continue reading
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Tagged January, Performance Trends, Team Performance
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Washington Capitals First Quarter Review: 2021-22 Season
Photo: Scott Taetsch/Getty Images With the Washington Capitals having played 20 games in the 2021-2022 season, it’s time for our annual quarterly assessment of the team. In this piece we will look at the first quarter of the Capitals’ season.
Dmitry Orlov’s Performance in 2021: Trending Upward
The 2020-21 season saw Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov prove once again that he is a reliable Top 4, even top pairing blueliner, in today’s NHL. After being a part of the Capitals’ best defensive pairing during their Stanley Cup … Continue reading
Posted in Data and Analytics, Defense, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged 2020-21 Season, Defenseman, Dmitry Orlov, Justin Trudel, Washington Capitals
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Washington Capitals Third Trimester Review: 2020-21 Season
Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images In a “typical” season, NoVa Caps has traditionally reviewed the Washington Capitals’ performance after each quarter. With the 2020-21 season being an abbreviated 56-game season instead of the normal 82-game season, we will … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020-21 Season, Analytics, Diane Doyle, Milestones, News, NHL, Statistics, Third Trimester Review
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Washington Capitals First Trimester Review: 2020-21 Season
In a “typical” seasons, we’ve traditionally reviewed the Capitals performance for each quarter. With the 2020-21 season being an abbreviated 56-game season instead of the normal 82-game season, we will change our tack and review the team’s performance at each … Continue reading
A Head-to-Head Comparison of Peter Laviolette and Gerard Gallant
Two of the top candidates for the head coach of the Washington Capitals are Peter Laviolette and Gerard Gallant. The veteran coaches fit the bill for an experienced head coach who can hold veteran players accountable and get solid post-season … Continue reading
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Tagged Gerard Gallant, Justin Trudel, Peter Laviolette
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Postgame Analytics: Capitals Flip the Script on Islanders, Dominate at Even Strength in Game 4
The Washington Capitals were able to finally notch a win in their first round series with the New York Islanders in Game 4, pushed by a dominant performance at five on five play, after falling to a 2-0 deficit early … Continue reading
Analytical Preview For Capitals’ Round Robin Matchup Against the Boston Bruins
Photo: NHL via Getty Images In the Washington Capitals‘ final round robin matchup of the 2020 NHL Playoffs, they’ll face off against the Boston Bruins, the top team in the Eastern Conference during the truncated 2019-20 NHL Regular Season. With … Continue reading
