Category Archives: Data and Analytics

Capitals Announce First Round of Roster Cuts

Posted on September 21, 2017 by

The Washington Capitals made their first round of cuts today. Coach Barry Trotz announced that Damian Riat (Geneve-Servette), Dmitri Zaitsev (Moose Jaw), Tanner Jeannot (Moose Jaw), Brendan Semchuck (Vancouver Giants), Garrett Pilon (Hershey), Beck Malenstyn (Calgary Hitmen), Jimmy DeVito, Robbie Baillargeon, … Continue reading →

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Projecting the Caps’ Opening Night Lineup through Week 1 of Training Camp

Posted on September 21, 2017 by

So far the Capitals have played two preseason games, and pundits are already putting together potential lineups for Opening Night on October 5 in Ottawa. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ contributor Harrison Brown takes a look at what the Capitals … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Odds Have Changed in Past Few Weeks, Capitals Still one of Stanley Cup favorites

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Caps have been among the favorites to win the Stanley Cup over the last few years, but the Bovada Sports Book in Las Vegas, Nevada, recently downgraded the team’s chances to win it all this … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Player Preview: Jay ​Beagle

Posted on September 3, 2017 by

NoVa Caps has been preparing key “player previews” for the upcoming season as the Washington Capitals begin to gear up for the start of training camp in two weeks. Today, we continue our player previews with center Jay Beagle. 

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Washington Capitals Player Preview: Philipp Grubauer

Posted on September 1, 2017 by

NoVa Caps has been preparing key “player previews” for the upcoming season as the Washington Capitals begin to gear up for the start of training camp in two weeks. Today, we continue our player previews with goaltender Philipp Grubauer. 

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Washington Capitals Player Preview: Tom Wilson

Posted on August 22, 2017 by

As we do each and every year in the weeks leading up to Capitals training camp, NoVa Caps is preparing key “player previews” for the coming season. Today our annual player previews continue with Tom Wilson. 

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Washington Capitals Player Preview: T.J. Oshie

Posted on August 21, 2017 by

As we do each and every year in the weeks leading up to Capitals training camp, NoVa Caps is preparing key “player previews” for the coming season. Today our annual player previews continue with T.J. Oshie.

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Home Ice Advantage: A Look at the Results from the Playoffs

Posted on June 15, 2017 by

Photo: Prosportsetc.com It’s been a topic of conversation each spring. Does home ice advantage truly make a difference in the playoffs? What are the numbers this season? Who was the best team on home ice this postseason? Let’s take a … Continue reading →

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The 2017 NHL Draft Will Start Very Quietly for the Capitals

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Capitals will sit idle for the first three rounds of the 2017 NHL draft, as Washington finishes “paying the piper” for Kevin Shattenkirk, Lars Eller, and Mike Weber. Here’s a quick recap of how the … Continue reading →

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Capitals versus Penguins – Game 7 Stats and Analysis

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images For the Capitals, another season ends in the second round of The playoffs. The Capitals lost game 7  by a final score of 2-0. After six consecutive strong periods of play, the Caps failed to … Continue reading →

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