Category Archives: Playoffs

Which Capitals Prospects Are Sticking Out in the Preseason? And, What is With All of the Preseason Penalties?

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

Which Capitals prospects have performed well early in the preseason? Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Player Preview: Jay ​Beagle

Posted on September 3, 2017 by

NoVa Caps has been preparing key “player previews” for the upcoming season as the Washington Capitals begin to gear up for the start of training camp in two weeks. Today, we continue our player previews with center Jay Beagle. 

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20th Anniversary: A Look Back at the Washington Capitals’ 1997-1998 Season

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

Photos: Getty Images Twenty years ago, the Capitals were preparing to embark on one of the most memorable and unprecedented seasons in the history of the franchise.  However, judging from the events that occurred that offseason, very few fans and analysts would … Continue reading →

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What’s the Fouss? The Nashville Predators Home Crowd Has Taken Over the Final, And This is Good For the NHL

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

The Nashville Predators crowd has been electric during the 2017 Stanley Cup Final. This is good for the NHL. Continue reading →

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Third Round and Beyond: Past Heroes Who Helped the Washington Capitals Advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on June 5, 2017 by

Photo: NHL Given that the Capitals have advanced past the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs just twice in their 42 years of existence, the players who have helped them advance that far have a special place in the hearts … Continue reading →

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What’s the Fouss? The Capitals Need a Roster Makeover and Playoff Statistics Show Why

Posted on June 2, 2017 by

The Washington Capitals need to re-tool their roster this summer, and the playoff statistics show why. Continue reading →

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South Carolina to Face Colorado for Kelly Cup

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

The comeback kids have done it again and as a reward for dispatching of the Manchester Monarchs in a thrilling Game 7 victory in New Hampshire last night, the Stingrays earned the right to face the Colorado Eagles.

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John Carlson Must Be An X-Factor for the Capitals Next Season

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

The Capitals are entering the most important offseason in franchise history after yet another collapse in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and it has been known for months now that it will bring massive changes to the roster. Among the many … Continue reading →

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Heartbreak in Hershey

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

HERSHEY, Pa. — After showing their resilience several times this season, the Hershey Bears were unable to tap into that magic one last time this season, bowing out of the 2017 Calder Cup Playoffs to the #4 seeded Providence Bruins, … Continue reading →

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Bruins Best Bears 4-2, Force Game 7

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

HERSHEY, Pa. — Game 6 was a tale of two periods. The Hershey Bears jumped out to a 2-0 lead by the end of the first period, but the Providence Bruins responded with three goals in the second to force … Continue reading →

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