Category Archives: News

“I Love Pizza”: Alex Ovechkin’s Interview With Forbes Russia (Translated)

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Washington Capitals superstar centerman Alex Ovechkin recently sat sown with Andrei Supranovich of Russian Forbes for an extended interview . The interview covered a wide range of topics, from his love for pizza, his need for nutritionists, the Capitals head coaching … Continue reading →

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Some Early 2019-20 Eastern Conference Standings Predictions: Which Teams Will Jump Higher or Lose Footing?

Posted on August 20, 2019 by George Foussekis

Which Eastern Conference clubs will rise and fall in 2019-20? Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Aleksander Barkov, Artemi Panarin, Columbus Blue Jackets, Eastern Conference, Evgeni Malkin, Florida Panthers, George Foussekis, New York Rangers, Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby | 3 Comments

Hockey Horse in the Winner’s Circle: Horse Owned by Nicklas Backstrom and Peter Forsberg Wins in Swedish Racing Debut

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: ATG Play When one thinks of Capitals star center Nicklas Backstrom, a lot of things come to mind: Stanley Cup champion, franchise assists leader, first-round pick, fan favorite. Racing horse owner, however, likely isn’t one of them. Yet, No. … Continue reading →

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Recent Draft Picks Of The Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues – Part 2

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL via Getty Images As most hockey fans know, the last two Stanley Cup winners, the St. Louis Blues in 2019 and the Washington Capitals in 2018, had never won the Stanley Cup until their recent wins. However, the … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes Unveil New Road Jerseys For 2019-20 Season

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: @Icethetics The Carolina Hurricanes unveiled their new road threads for the upcoming season on Tuesday morning. The jersey features the word “Canes” from the top left corner to the bottom right. This is the first time since 2013 that … Continue reading →

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Bears Announce Preseason Schedule, Will Host Wilkes-Barre/Scranton On September 28

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Hershey Bears/JustSports The Hershey Bears have announced the club’s 2019 preseason schedule. The Bears will play three preseason games this year, including a home game at Giant Center on Saturday, Sept. 28 versus the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at 7 p.m.

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Recent Draft Picks Of The Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues – Part 1

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Washington Capitals As most hockey fans know, the last two Stanley Cup winners, the St. Louis Blues in 2019 and the Washington Capitals in 2018, had never won the Stanley Cup until their recent wins. However, the two teams … Continue reading →

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Second Annual Alexander Ovechkin Cup Complete

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Diane Doyle

The second annual Alexander Ovechkin Cup, a hockey tournament for 12-year-olds, was held in the Moscow Region this past week. The Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports of the Moscow Region and the Moscow Region Hockey Federation sponsored this tournament, … Continue reading →

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Minding The Net: Which Team Has The Best Goaltending Tandem in the Metropolitan?

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Justin Trudel

The Metropolitan Division has no shortage of elite and extremely talented goaltenders manning the cage for their respective teams. From solidified veterans like Henrik Lundqvist and Braden Holtby, up-and-coming talents like Carter Hart and MacKenzie Blackwood, and a fringe elite … Continue reading →

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Former Capitals’ Prospect Chase Priskie Signs Two-Year Entry-Level Contract With Hurricanes

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Quinnipiac The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Saturday morning that they have signed defenseman Chase Priskie, the Washington Capitals’ sixth-round draft pick (No. 177 overall) in 2016, to a two-year entry-level contract. Priskie’s contract, which has a signing bonus of … Continue reading →

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