Category Archives: Power Play

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

Posted on July 15, 2017 by

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

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Andre Burakovsky – What Will He Cost the Capitals?

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

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

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

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

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

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

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

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

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Capitals vs Penguins – Special Teams Scouting Reports

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

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 →

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Round Two Series Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins Versus Washington Capitals

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

Round Two Series Preview of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals Continue reading →

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Barry Trotz and The Balance Of Ice Times

Posted on April 20, 2017 by

Is Barry Trotz doing a good job managing the Capitals ice times? Continue reading →

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The Capitals’ Two other Prolific “Lend a Hand” Guys

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

Nick Wass/Expressen.se Although he doesn’t go by this name, Mr. Assist for the Washington Capitals is Nicklas Backstrom; the Swedish-born center has done it more than any other Capital and at a rate that’s 15th best in NHL history, specifically … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Flames @ Capitals

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

Can the Washington Capitals cool the surging Calgary Flames on Braden Holtby bobblehead night? Continue reading →

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What to Expect From the Capitals For the Rest of Their Regular Season

Posted on March 17, 2017 by

Alex Gallardo/Associated Press As winter haphazardly turns to spring, many Caps fans, myself included, have been known to get the jitters brought on by the team’s average results beginning in late February, much like the 6-6-2 record the Capitals have most recently … Continue reading →

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