Category Archives: Playoffs

Czech Mates: Czech Out These Capitals Connections – And Slovaks, Too

Posted on December 26, 2019 by

Photo: Koláž iSport.cz The current Washington Capitals roster includes several players who hail from the region that was once known as Czechoslovakia (until 1993).  The players include Radko Gudas, Michal Kempny, and Jakub Vrana, who are Czech, and Richard Panik … Continue reading →

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Powerplay Sputters: The Capitals Must Get Their Powerplay Going to Get Through a Tough October Schedule

Posted on October 6, 2019 by

The Washington Capitals powerplay sputtered against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Continue reading →

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St. Louis Blues’ Championship Run Foreshadowed by Past Runs of their Predecessors in Washington

Posted on July 18, 2019 by

Photo: Michael Dwyer/Associated Press A few weeks ago, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle looked at some past transactions that the 2019 Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues and the Capitals made with one another that fueled both of the two most … Continue reading →

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Blues Beat Bruins, 4-1, In Game 7 To Win Stanley Cup For First Time In Franchise History

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images After sitting in last place in the NHL with 36 points on January 3rd, the St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins by a score of 4-1 in Game 7 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final … Continue reading →

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Inconsistent Officiating Continues To Plague 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on June 8, 2019 by

Photo: The Boston Globe If you have been watching the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, no one can blame you for being frustrated and yelling expletives in front of the television as the officiating has been dreadful this postseason. The NHL will … Continue reading →

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Bruins Blow Out Blues, 7-2, To Take 2-1 Series Lead In Stanley Cup Final

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

Photo: James Squire/Getty Images The St. Louis Blues fell to the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final at Enterprise Center by a score of 5-2 on Saturday night and now trail the 2-1 in the … Continue reading →

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2019 Stanley Cup Final Preview: Atlantic #2 Bruins vs. Central #3 Blues

Posted on May 25, 2019 by

Photo: CBS Sports The Boston Bruins, who finished the regular season with the second-most points in the  NHL (107), and the St. Louis Blues, who sat in last place in the league on January 3 before finishing third in the … Continue reading →

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After Winning The Stanley Cup In 2018, Did The Capitals Fuel Both Runs To The 2019 Stanley Cup Final?

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

Photo: Joe Puetz/Getty Images While winning the Stanley Cup comes with a sense of accomplishment and achievement, it also comes with more respect from the rest of the NHL. When you have what everybody else wants, they are going to … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Prospect Review & Forecast – Tyler Lewington

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

Photo: Washington Capitals We continue breaking down the last 12 months for each of the Washington Capitals prospects with a review and forecast for defenseman Tyler Lewington. (You can access all of our Capitals Prospect Reports and player analysis on our … Continue reading →

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Blues Head Home With Chance To Clinch First Stanley Cup Final Berth In 49 Years After Dominant 5-0 Win In Game 5 Of Western Conference Final Against Sharks

Posted on May 19, 2019 by

Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The St. Louis Blues will head back to the Gateway City with a chance to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1970 after a 5-0 win in Game … Continue reading →

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