Category Archives: Games

Capitals Countdown, Top 10 Moments from 2016-17: #10

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

Photo: Geoff Burke Each week during the remainder of the offseason, NoVa Caps reporter Michael Marzzacco will take a trip down memory lane and share with you what he believes were the top 10 moments from this past season. We … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at the Biggest Games and Crucial Stretches on the Capitals 2017-18 Schedule

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

What are the biggest games and crucial stretches for the Washington Capitals on their 2017-18 schedule? Continue reading →

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What’s the Fouss? The Nashville Predators Home Crowd Has Taken Over the Final, And This is Good For the NHL

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

The Nashville Predators crowd has been electric during the 2017 Stanley Cup Final. This is good for the NHL. Continue reading →

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Confirmed: Capitals to Host Maple Leafs in Outdoor Game at Naval Academy

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

In his annual “State of the League” address held on Monday, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed that the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, will host an outdoor game between the Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs. 

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Nicklas Backstrom Wins a Gold Medal for Sweden

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

Nicklas Backstrom scored what would ultimately be the game-winning goal in the shootout round to lead Team Sweden to a 2-1 win over Team Canada in the IIHF World Championship in Cologne, Germany. Canada won the gold medal the last … Continue reading →

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Caps’ Russian Superstars Dominate in Worlds

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

Photo: RHF Two Capitals players killed it today in the IIHF Worlds for team Russia as the Red Machine shutout the Czech Republic 3-0 at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. 

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What’s the Fouss? The Game 7 Meltdown: What Is With the Poor Attitude and Effort?

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

Why did the Capitals lack effort and show a poor attitude in their Game 7 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins? Continue reading →

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Nostalgic Nick: Nicklas Backstrom and William Nylander Share More than Just Ice Time As Members of Team Sweden

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

Photo: Jimmy Wixton/SportsBladet Nicklas Backstrom told reporters during his exit interview a few days ago that he was heading to Germany to represent his home country of Sweden in the World Hockey Championships. Among his teammates on his country’s team … Continue reading →

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Nicklas Backstrom Shines in Sweden’s 4-2 Win Over Denmark

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

Photo: @HenryDrage After flying in this morning, Nicklas Backstrom and his fellow Swedes took on Denmark in the preliminary round of the IIHF World Championships over in Cologne, Germany. Backstrom was a big contributor in Sweden’s 4-2 win. 

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Seventh Heaven: A Review of Game 7’s in Capitals History

Posted on May 9, 2017 by

Len Redkoles/Getty Images North America With the Capitals set to host the Pittsburgh Penguins tomorrow night in what promises to be an unforgettable Game 7, the 15th in the 42-year history of the franchise, NoVa Caps is looking back at … Continue reading →

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