Category Archives: NHL Awards

A Year After Resigning From Capitals, Barry Trotz Wins Jack Adams Award As NHL Coach Of The Year

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

Photo: NHL.com Former Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz won the Jack Adams Trophy, which is given the NHL’s coach of the year, a year after resigning his position and taking the top job with the New York Islanders. This … Continue reading →

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Bruins Blast Blues, 5-1, To Force Game 7 In Boston On Wednesday Night

Posted on June 9, 2019 by

Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Boston Bruins forced a Game 7 with a commanding 5-1 win at Enterprise Center in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues. The championship-deciding​ game will take place at TD … Continue reading →

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Tracing The History Of Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin As Teammates, Linemates And Roomates; A Long And Winding (And Sometimes Bumpy) Road

Posted on May 24, 2019 by

Photos: Sports.ru The 2019 IIHC World Championship is well underway in Slovakia, and since the tournament’s start, the Russian team has been bombarded with the question: “Can Malkin and Ovechkin play on the same line?”  

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Key Capitals and NHL Offseason Dates

Posted on May 15, 2019 by

As hockey season winds down in the coming weeks, it is time to look ahead to the NHL offseason. Here are some key offseason dates to keep in mind as we approach the end of hockey season:

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Tom Wilson Named Capitals’ King Clancy Award Nominee

Posted on April 17, 2019 by

Photo: Yorktown Sentry The Washington Capitals named forward Tom Wilson their nominee for the King Clancy Award, which is given “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin Wins 8th Rocket Richard Trophy; Sets Record For Most Times Leading League in Goals

Posted on April 7, 2019 by

Alex Ovechkin added one more record to his arsenal of recoreds set during the 2018-19 season.  He led the NHL in goals, once again, this time with 51 goals.  This is the eighth time he has led the league in … Continue reading →

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NoVa Caps’ End of Season Awards: The 2017-18 Capys!

Posted on June 27, 2018 by

NoVa Caps hands out the 2017-18 Capys! Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago – Capitals Appoint Boudreau Head Coach

Posted on November 22, 2017 by

Jim McIsaac/Getty Images When November 22 rolls around each year, most Americans above a certain age associate the day with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.  It is also a day that is close to Thanksgiving, either on the … Continue reading →

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Predicting the 2017-18 NHL Awards

Posted on October 3, 2017 by

Who will take home the NHL awards after the 2017-18 regular season? Continue reading →

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Braden Holtby Wins First Career William M. Jennings Trophy

Posted on April 10, 2017 by

While it has been known for a few days now, Capitals goalie Braden Holtby has won the William M. Jennings Trophy for playing for the team that allowed the fewest goals (182) during the regular season.

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