Category Archives: Power Play

Report: Capitals “Very Close” To Hiring Todd Reirden As Head Coach

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL via Getty Images The Capitals are ‘very close’ to hiring Todd Reirden as their new head coach, according to Bucci Mane of Bucciot.com. He said it could be announced today. Mane reported the news on Thursday morning.

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Two Down, and Two to Go: How Can the Capitals Close the Series Out and Win Their First Stanley Cup?

Posted on June 3, 2018 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals need two more wins to clinch the Stanley Cup. Continue reading →

Posted in Defense, Games, Goaltending, News, Players, Power Play, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2018 Stanley Cup Finals, 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Braden Holtby, Game 2, Game 3, Games, George Foussekis, Goalies, Goaltending, Power Play, Stanley Cup Finals, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Keys to the Series: The Washington Capitals Must Bring Their Best Game Against the Vegas Golden Knights To Clinch the Stanley Cup

Posted on May 27, 2018 by George Foussekis

What little things do the Washington Capitals need to do accomplish in order to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final? Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Specials: A Look At the Capitals’, Golden Knights’ Special Teams

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Michael Fleetwood

Ethan Miller/Getty Images With Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals just days away, both the Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights are preparing for what should be a memorable series, one that will feature top-end talent on both the power … Continue reading →

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The Washington Capitals And the Home Ice Struggles: How Can they Fix It?

Posted on May 21, 2018 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals have struggled at home in the postseason. What are some ways they can fix their home-ice problems? Continue reading →

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With the Series Tied at 2, the Capitals Must Get Back on Track For Game 5 in Tampa

Posted on May 18, 2018 by George Foussekis

Can the Washington Capitals rebound and take back control of the series in Game 5 versus Tampa Bay? Continue reading →

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Once a Team Strength, The Capitals Special Teams Are Now Looking For Answers

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Michael Marzzacco

Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Washington Capitals returned home with a 2-0 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning and momentum on their side. After dropping Games 3 and 4 at Capital One Arena, the Capitals will head to Tampa … Continue reading →