Category Archives: Power Play

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

Posted on September 22, 2017 by George Foussekis

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

Posted in Defense, News, Penalty Kill, Players, Playoffs, Power Play, Propsects, Washington Capitals | Tagged Carolina Hurricanes, Devante Smith-Pelly, Faceoffs, George Foussekis, Jakub Vrana, Madison Bowey, Montreal Canadiens, Nathan Walker, New Jersey Devils, Penalty, Philipp Grubauer, Phoenix Copley, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Prospects | 2 Comments

Projecting the Caps’ Opening Night Lineup through Week 1 of Training Camp

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Harrison Brown

So far the Capitals have played two preseason games, and pundits are already putting together potential lineups for Opening Night on October 5 in Ottawa. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ contributor Harrison Brown takes a look at what the Capitals … Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Trotz, Coach, Coaching, Daily Report, Data and Analytics, Defense, Essay, Free Agency, Games, Goaltending, Hershey Bears, Lineups, Management, News, NHL, Offense, Opinion, Penalty Kill, Players, Power Play, Propsects, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2017 Washington Capitals Preseason, Alex Chiasson, Alex Ovechkin, Andre Burakovsky, Braden Holtby, Brett Connolly, Brooks Orpik, Capitals Defense, Capitals Offense, Christian Djoos, Dmitry Orlov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Goaltending, Harrison Brown, Jakub Vrana, Jay Beagle, John Carlson, Lars Eller, Madison Bowey, Matt Niskanen, Montreal Canadiens, Nathan Walker, New Jersey Devils, Nicklas Backstrom, Philipp Grubauer, Riley Barber, T.J. Oshie, Taylor Chorney, Tom Wilson, Training Camp, Washington Capitals | 9 Comments

During Preseason Action, What Are Some Things Barry Trotz is Looking For In Players that Are Hopeful to Crack the Opening Night Roster?

Posted on September 19, 2017 by George Foussekis

What will Barry Trotz be looking for in the preseason as he fills the remaining holes in the Capitals roster? Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Trotz, Coaching, Lineups, News, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Roster Moves, Washington Capitals | Tagged Aaron Ness, Andre Burakovsky, Barry Trotz, Brett Connolly, Brooks Orpik, Christian Djoos, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Jakub Vrana, John Carlson, Justin Williams, Karl Alzner, Kevin Shattenkirk, Lucas Johansen, Madison Bowey, Marcus Johansson, Nathan Walker, Nicklas Backstrom, Riley Barber, Taylor Chorney, Tom Wilson, Tyler Graovac, Tyler Lewington, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

5 Reasons Why the Washington Capitals Will Remain A Competitive Team in 2017-18

Posted on July 15, 2017 by George Foussekis

Will the Capitals still remain a Stanley Cup Contender in 2017-18? Here are 5 reasons why they will be. Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Braden Holtby, Christian Djoos, Dmitry Orlov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Jay Beagle, Jonas Siegenthaler, Karl Alzner, Lars Eller, Lucas Johansen, Madison Bowey, Marcus Johansson, Nicklas Backstrom, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Special Teams, Tom Wilson, Tyler Lewington, Washington Capitals | 7 Comments

Andre Burakovsky – What Will He Cost the Capitals?

Posted on May 27, 2017 by George Foussekis

With Andre Burakovsky due for a new contract, what will he cost the Washington Capitals? Continue reading →

Posted in News, Players, Power Play, Roster Moves, Teams | Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Contracts, Elias Lindholm, George Foussekis, Injuries, Injury, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

After a Comeback Win in Game 5, Improvements Must Be Made for Game 6

Posted on May 7, 2017 by George Foussekis

What will the Washington Capitals need to do to steal a victory in Game 6 in Pittsburgh? Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, Penalty Kill, Power Play | Tagged Daniel Winnik, Faceoffs, George Foussekis, Jay Beagle, Lars Eller, Penalty Kill, Pittsburgh Penguins, Power Play, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals | 4 Comments

Keys to Victory: What Will the Capitals Need to Do to Defeat the Penguins?

Posted on April 27, 2017 by George Foussekis

What will the Washington Capitals need to do to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2017 NHL Playoffs? Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Injuries, News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Power Play | Tagged Evgeni Malkin, Faceoffs, George Foussekis, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Matt Murray, Penalty Kill, Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins, Power Play, Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Capitals vs Penguins – Special Teams Scouting Reports

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: NHL Both power play units were among the league’s best this season. In fact, the Penguins and Capitals were tied for second in the league in power play success rates for the 2016-2017 regular season. In addition, the regular … Continue reading →