Category Archives: Offense

Capital Review 2017-18: Dmitry Orlov

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

Gregory Shamus/Getty Images After the Capitals’ Stanley Cup win and Stanley Cup parade, the NHL season, in terms of game action is officially over. In the coming weeks, teams will begin preparing for the offseason, including the NHL Entry Draft, Free Agency, … Continue reading →

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Chandler Stephenson: Under the Radar Rookie

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post In a postseason that has been filled with adversity, drama, and thrill for the Capitals, players like captain Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Braden Holtby have been pegged as having an impact on the team’s … Continue reading →

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Positive Player Development: Tom Wilson Is Starting to Find His Offensive Game

Posted on March 30, 2018 by

Tom Wilson’s offensive development has taken positive steps under Barry Trotz. Continue reading →

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T.J. Oshie Heating Up at the Right Time For the Capitals

Posted on March 27, 2018 by

After scoring only one goal in a span of 33 games, it felt like T.J. Oshie‘s scoring drought would never end. He had not scored in 19 straight games entering the Capitals’ home-and-home series with the New York Islanders three … Continue reading →

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Nicklas Backstrom’s Four-Assist Game on Saturday Night Highlights His Importance to the Capitals

Posted on March 25, 2018 by

Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals’ 6-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday may have been vital in the tight race in the Metropolitan Division, but it was also an illustration of star center Nicklas Backstrom’s … Continue reading →

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After Recently Achieving a New Milestone, Alex Ovechkin is on the hunt for A Couple of Bigger Ones (Readers’ Poll)

Posted on March 1, 2018 by

Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals’ new franchise record holder for most games played, is eyeing two big milestones as the Caps enter the month of March. The first one, which should come very soon, is 600 career goals. The second … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals – Third Quarter Review for the 2017-2018 Season

Posted on February 24, 2018 by

With the Washington Capitals having played 61 of the 82 games for the 2017-2018 regular season, it’s time for our third quarter assessment of the team. (You can access the second quarter report here, and the first quarter report here.)

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Lars Eller Could Be An X-Factor for the Capitals Down the Stretch

Posted on February 23, 2018 by

As it stands, the Capitals are in a position in which they will most likely qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, barring a late season setback. Given their results the last two springs, the Capitals will need production from all … Continue reading →

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Where’s T.J.?: T.J. Oshie’s Offensive Slump Uncharacteristic of the Usually-Productive Forward

Posted on January 23, 2018 by

Since the Capitals acquired him nearly three years ago, right wing T.J. Oshie has been the model of consistency when it comes to offensive production, with 136 points (70 goals, 66 assists) in 190 games played in a Caps sweater. … Continue reading →

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All 26 of Alex Ovechkin’s Goals Through the Midway Point of 2017-18

Posted on January 3, 2018 by

Are you bored and have nothing to do over the next four days with no Capitals hockey? Well, NoVa Caps has you covered. What’s more entertaining or exciting than watching Alex Ovechkin dazzle with jaw-dropping plays, gorgeous goals, and making … Continue reading →

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