Category Archives: Lineups

After Being A Healthy Scratch With Blackhawks, Michal Kempny Has Become Pivotal Piece For Capitals

Posted on June 6, 2019 by

Photo: Sporting News When the Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Michal Kempny from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a third-round pick in the upcoming draft on February 19, 2018, it was considered a minor move around the NHL.

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Examining A Mock Trade That Could Help The Capitals Clear Cap Space And Add Defensive Depth

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

Photo: LA Kings Insider The Washington Capitals need more cap space in order to re-sign their restricted free agents, most notably forward Jakub Vrana, and get more active on the unrestricted free agent market than they have as of recent years. … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Bottom-Six Conundrum: The Washington Capitals Have Plenty of Work To Do in the 2019 Offseason

Posted on May 27, 2019 by

General Manager Brian MacLellan and his staff have plenty of work to do in the 2019 offseason. Continue reading →

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Looking At How The 2018-19 Capitals And The 2019 Stanley Cup Finalists Were Built

Posted on May 24, 2019 by

Photo: NBC Sports Boston As the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues get set for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night at TD Garden (8 PM ET, can be seen on NBC), NoVa Caps looks at … Continue reading →

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Summer To-Do List: Capitals Management Has Some Tough Decisions To Make As They Manage the Salary Cap

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan has a busy summer ahead with key players needing new contracts. Continue reading →

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Jakub Vrana: What Will His Next Contract Look Like?

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

Washington Capitals forward Jakub Vrana will be a restricted free agent this summer. Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin: “We Lost The Games We Had To Win. We Just Gave The [Hurricanes] A Chance To Win.”

Posted on May 3, 2019 by

Photo: Team Russia After the Washington Capitals‘ seven-game exit in the First Round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, captain Alex Ovechkin spoke with NHL reporter Igor Eronko of the Russian Sports express about it, his fight with Carolina Hurricanes … Continue reading →

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Pondering The Capitals’ Offseason Needs

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

Photo: ESPN With the Washington Capitals‘ 2018-19 season now in the rearview, the team will assess their roster and staff over the summer to prepare for a run at their second Stanley Cup in three seasons. Salary cap constraints, however, … Continue reading →

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Capitals Keep Same Lineup For Game 6; Game Status For Svechnikov, Ferland, and Martinook To Be Determined After Morning Skate For Hurricanes

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals came into Monday’s morning skate in all business mode with a chance to secure a spot in the Second Round on the line when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6 of the First … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ T.J. Oshie Out Indefinitely With Broken Collarbone

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

Photo: CBS Sports On Friday, Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie underwent surgery to repair a broken collarbone suffered from a crash into the end boards after a collision with Carolina Hurricanes forward Warren Foegele with 5:08 remaining in the third period of … Continue reading →

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