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Category Archives: Playoffs
Pheonix Rising: Pheonix Copley Exceeding Rookie Expectations
Photo: NBC Sports Washington After allowing six goals in a 6-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils on October 11 in his Washington Capitals debut, many questioned whether or not goaltender Pheonix Copley was ready for the NHL. His performance … Continue reading
Posted in Goaltending, News, Playoffs, Washington Capitals
Tagged Goaltending, Harrison Brown, Pheonix Copley, Washington Capitals
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Nicklas Backstrom Ties Henrik Zetterberg In Career Assists — Eighth Place Among Swedes
Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images In the game between the Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators, Nicklas Backstrom tied Henrik Zetterberg on the All-Time list for assists. It was Backstrom’s 623rd career assist. Backstrom got an assist on … Continue reading
Posted in News, Playoffs, Washington Capitals
Tagged Daniel Sedin, Henrik Zetterberg, Milestones, Nicklas Backstrom, Ottawa Senators, Peter Forsberg
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Full Season Ahead: Staying Healthy Will Be Important For T.J. Oshie This Season
Stephen R. Sylvanie/USA Today Sports There is no denying that since being acquired from the St. Louis Blues over three years ago, right wing T.J. Oshie has been one of the Capitals’ most valuable and productive players. Slotting in the … Continue reading
Posted in Injuries, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Playoffs, Predictions, Washington Capitals
Tagged 2018-19, Full Season Ahead, Michael Fleetwood, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals
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Top Five Games Of The Capitals’ Stanley Cup Playoff Run
Photo: Washington Times As the quest of a Stanley Cup repeat begins for the Washington Capitals in eight weeks, it’s time to take one last look at what a magical postseason it was. In this post, NoVa Caps counts down the … Continue reading
Posted in Games, News, Playoffs, Washington Capitals
Tagged Countdown, Harrison Brown, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals
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A Long Road to the Stanley Cup: Big Goals Came At Critical Times For the Washington Capitals in 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Washington Capitals scored some big and timely goals in the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Continue reading
Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, News, Playoffs, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged 2017-2018 NHL Season, 2018 Stanley Cup Final, 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, Andre Burakovsky, Brooks Orpik, Columbus Blue Jackets, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Goals, Lars Eller, Overtime, Pittsburgh Penguins, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vegas Golden Knights
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It Has Been A Busy Summer for the Capitals, But the Club Remains A Strong Contender For 2018-19
The Washington Capitals have a strong blueprint that is built for long-term success. Continue reading
Washington Capitals Playoff Milestones Achieved During the 2018 Playoffs
In addition to the team’s obvious milestone of winning their first Stanley Cup in 2018, the Washington Capitals achieved a number of other milestones during their Stanley Cup playoff run to end the 2017-18 season. This not only includes statistical … Continue reading
Lars Eller’s Coming Out Postseason Party: How The “Great Dane” Overcame Adversity and Finished on Top of the World
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Like any Stanley Cup champion’s playoff run, the Capitals’ postseason was punctuated by outstanding performances by both star players and unsung heroes alike. Alex Ovechkin was himeself, potting huge goals and blocking shots, too. Evgeny Kuznetsov blossomed … Continue reading
Posted in News, NHL, Players, Playoffs, Washington Capitals
Tagged 2018 Stanley Cup Finals, 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Bryan Hailey, Lars Eller, Offense
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Which Capitals Names Will Go On The Stanley Cup?
Photo: Sporting News The Stanley Cup has finally found its home in Washington. One of the big decisions remaining for the team is whose names will actually be engraved on a ring of the Cup. There are just a few … Continue reading
Posted in News, Playoffs
Tagged 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Champions, Jon Sorensen, Stanley Cup
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Alex Ovechkin Throws Out First Pitch(es) at Nationals Game
Photo: @Capitals Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals were on hand at Nationals Park on Saturday afternoon before the Washington Nationals took on the San Francisco Giants. The Stanley Cup was on hand and the Nats put together a video … Continue reading
