Category Archives: Defense

“I Love How They Play Their Game, It’s Going To Be A Lot of Fun To Be A Part Of”: New Capitals Defenseman Rasmus Sandin Talks Trade to Washington

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Screenshot: Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals’ front office has been quite busy in the days leading up to the NHL’s Trade Deadline on Friday, dealing away a number of longtime pieces in a retooling effort after a difficult 2022-23 season. … Continue reading →

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Trevor van Riemsdyk Sets New Career-High in Goals Against Columbus Blue Jackets

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Screenshot: NBC Sports Washington Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk set a new career-high in Goals on Tuesday night with two goals in the first 40 minutes of the team’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Game No. 500 in the City of Brotherly Love: Capitals’ Trevor van Riemsdyk to Play 500th NHL Game Against Brother James

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk will take the ice tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers for his 500th career game in the NHL. To add to the milestone, he will be facing brother James, who is a … Continue reading →

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Former Capitals Defenseman Brooks Orpik On Alex Ovechkin: “Every Time You Doubt Him…He Just Kind Of Turns It Up Another Gear”

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Brooks Orpik played 15 full seasons as an NHL defenseman, the last five of which came as a member and alternate captain of the Washington Capitals. On a recent appearance the That’s Hockey Talk podcast, the former … Continue reading →

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3 D Tricks: Revisiting Hat Tricks by Capitals Defensemen

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photos: Capitals/NHL/Getty Images The Washington Capitals franchise has featured numerous offensive highlights by defensemen throughout its history. This week defenseman Erik Gustafsson added to the history by scoring a hat trick in the Capitals’ 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Continue reading →

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van Riemsdyk A-Rollin’: Trevor van Riemsdyk Continues Offensive Hot Streak With Goal Against Maple Leafs

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals’ defensemen put on a show against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday at Capital One Arena, aided in part by a goal from blueliner Trevor van Riemsdyk in the first period.

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Another Defenseman Down: Erik Gustafsson Day-to-Day With Upper-Body Injury

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Diane Doyle

The Capitals have certainly been hit hard with injuries to defensemen, as of late. Workhorse Dmitry Orlov had been out since November 5, but returns tonight against the Winnipeg Jets. Young blueliner Martin Fehervary is on injured reserve, and former … Continue reading →

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Alexander Alexeyev Records First NHL Point on Goal By Anthony Mantha

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Rob Carr/Getty Images The Washington Capitals drafted defenseman Alexander Alexeyev with the final pick in the first round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, just weeks after their first-ever Stanley Cup championship. On Friday night against the Seattle Kraken, he … Continue reading →

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The Defense Rests: Long-Haulers Keith Yandle, Zdeno Chara, and PK Subban Retire From NHL

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL via Getty Images Tuesday marked the retirement of three long-time NHL defensemen: Keith Yandle, Zdeno Chara, and P.K Subban. It is a momentous occasion when a player makes it to the NHL. But no matter how great a … Continue reading →

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Take The Langway Home: The Trade That Saved the Capitals Franchise 40 Years Ago Today

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Capitals 40 years ago today, the Washington Capitals made the most significant trade in franchise history. On September 9, 1982, then-General Manager David Poile traded captain Ryan Walter and defenseman Rick Green to the Montreal Canadiens, in exchange for All-Star defensemen Rod Langway and Brian Engblom, and forwards Doug … Continue reading →

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