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Kevin Kaminski Gets Surprise, Ice Arena Named For Him in Hometown, Churchbridge, Saskatchewan

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

Former Washington Capitals player, Kevin Kaminski, who played with the Caps between 1993-1997, is now currently Head Coach and General Manager of the La Ronge Ice Wolves Hockey Club, a junior hockey team in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).  … Continue reading →

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Washington At Calgary Preview: Capitals Look To Extinguish The Flames On Tuesday

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

Photo: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Capitals began a five-game road trip with a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. On Tuesday, the Capitals will be north of the border to clash with the Calgary Flames at … Continue reading →

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John Carlson Named Second Star of the Week

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

Defenseman John Carlson has been named the NHL’s Second Star of the Week for the week ending Oct. 20, the NHL announced today.

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“We May Soon Start Calling Him John ‘Mc’Carlson”

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

“He has been a leading defender in the league for three to four years, but this start is a little sick. We may soon start calling him John McCarlson,” says Nicklas Bäckström.

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Nicklas Backstrom: “I Still Feel Young”

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

At the ripe ol’ age of 32, Nicklas Backstrom finally considers himself a veteran, well “a little bit”. He’s in the middle of his 13th NHL season, just played in his 900 career NHL game, a Stanley Cup champion, but … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Prospects Weekly Report: Eric Florchuk Scores Natural Hat Trick, Axel Jonason-Fjallby Scores Three Goals

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

Welcome to the week 5 Washington Capitals prospect report. The following includes game action and news that occurred between October 14 and October 20, 2019. (Reminder: you can always access all of our prospect news and analysis in the top … Continue reading →

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Capitals Special Teams Help Take Blackhawks Down – Inside The Numbers

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

Photo: Chase Agnello-Dean/Getty Images Two special teams goals fueled a 2-1 Capitals lead after two periods. A wild final frame, which saw five goals scored, three by the Capitals, gave Washington the 5-3 win. Capitals are back in action on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Capitals Beat Blackhawks, 5-3; Dowd Scores In Second Consecutive Game

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

Photo: Chase Agnello-Dean/Getty Images The Washington Capitals beat the Chicago Blackhawks by a score of 5-3 at United Center on Sunday night to earn their third straight win in the first game of their season-long five-game road trip. The victory … Continue reading →

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Top Shelf T.J. : T.J. Oshie Extends Team Lead in Goals With First Period Power Play Tally

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images Heading into Sunday night’s contest against the Chicago Blackhawks, Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie was coming off a game in which he scored two goals to help the Caps to a 5-2 win over the … Continue reading →

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Bears Rally To Down The Rocket 4-2; Connor Hobbs, Joe Snively And Brian Pinho Score First Goals Of the Season

Posted on October 19, 2019 by

Photo: Laval Rocket The Hershey Bears rallied to beat the Laval Rocket 4-2 Saturday night at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec. The win improves the Bears record to 4-2-1-0 (9 points) on the season. The Bears wrap-up their current four-game … Continue reading →

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