Category Archives: Players

John Carlson Keeps Point-Streak Alive, Records Three Assists In Capitals’ 5-2 Win Over Rangers

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Defenseman John Carlson recorded three assists in the Washington Capitals‘ 5-2 win over the New York Rangers on Friday night to extend his point-streak to six games, where he has recorded three goals and 14 points. … Continue reading →

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NHL Power Rankings: The Sabres and Oilers Surprise; The Wild are Plummeting

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

Ranking all 31 NHL clubs through the middle of October. Continue reading →

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Capitals Place Richard Panik On Long-Term Injured Reserve, Announce Jonas Seigenthaler Will Be Game-Time Decision Against Rangers On Friday

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images The Washington Capitals announced on Friday that they have placed forward Richard Panik (upper-body) on long-term injured reserve and defenseman Jonas Seigenthaler will skate prior to their game against the New York Rangers and will … Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs Announce John Tavares Will Miss A Minimum Of Two Weeks After Breaking Finger Late Against Capitals

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

Photo: Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Thursday afternoon that captain John Tavares will miss a minimum of two weeks with a broken finger, which he suffered late in the team’s 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals … Continue reading →

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Golden Knights’ Valentin Zykov Suspended 20 Games By The NHL For Substance Abuse

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

Photo: Las Vegas Review-Journal The NHL announced on Thursday afternoon that they have suspended Vegas Golden Knights forward Valentin Zykov for 20 games without pay because he violated the league’s substance abuse program.

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Capitals Hold off Late Maple Leafs Rally, Win 4-3

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images After a lopsided loss to Andre Burakovsky and the Colorado Avalanche on Monday evening, the Capitals looked to bounce back with a better performance against a Toronto Maple Leafs team playing the second of a … Continue reading →

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John Carlson Passes Sergei Gonchar on the Capitals’ All-Time Scoring List for Defensemen, Now Fourth All-Time

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

Washington Capitals Entering the 2019-20 season, Capitals defenseman and new alternate captain John Carlson looked to build upon a career-best 70-point campaign in 2018-19, for which he finished fourth in Norris Trophy voting. Through eight games, Carlson’s scorching hot start … Continue reading →

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Reliving the Avalanche First Period Massacre: The Capitals Are Too Loose Defensively

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

What went wrong for the Washington Capitals in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche? Continue reading →

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Sweet Kill: An Interview With Beck Malenstyn, A Key Part Of The Hershey Bears Stellar Penalty Kill

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

Photo: JustSports Photography/Hershey Bears Washington Capitals prospect Beck Malenstyn reported to the Capitals AHL affiliate in Hershey for the first time last September. It wasn’t long before his aggressive style and physical play began garnering praise from Bears fans and … Continue reading →

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Capitals Tip Hat to Andre Burakovsky With Video Tribute in First Period of Game Against Avalanche

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Heading into today’s afternoon matinee against the Colorado Avalanche, the Capitals had more than just a major regulation win in Dallas against the Stars under their belts. The game would also reunite the Caps with former teammate … Continue reading →

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