Category Archives: Profile

Capitals Alumni Profile: Doug Mohns

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

Photo: NHL Via Getty Images In the Capitals’ 44-year history, 14 players have had the captain’s “C” adorn their sweater. In their tumultuous and disastrous inaugural season (1974-75), the “C” was worn by longtime NHLer Doug Mohns. In this latest … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Prospect Review and Forecast: Ilya Samsonov

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

With the 2018 NHL Entry Draft now in our rear view mirrors, we are breaking-down the last 12 months for each of the Washington Capitals prospects and provide a forecast for the coming season. We continue this series of reports with … Continue reading →

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Capital Review 2017-18: Nicklas Backstrom

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

Ethan Miller/Getty Images After the Capitals’ Stanley Cup win and Stanley Cup parade, the NHL season, in terms of game action  and celebrating is officially over. In the coming days and weeks, teams will begin preparing for the the NHL Entry Draft, Free Agency, … Continue reading →

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Capital Review 2017-18: Chandler Stephenson

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

Harry How/Getty Images North America After the Capitals’ Stanley Cup win and Stanley Cup parade, the NHL season, in terms of game action  and celebrating is officially over. In the coming weeks, teams will begin preparing for the offseason, including the NHL Entry … Continue reading →

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Capital Review 2017-18: Matt Niskanen

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

Getty Images North America After the Capitals’ Stanley Cup win on Thursday night, the NHL season, in terms of game action is officially over. In the coming weeks, teams will begin preparing for the offseason, including the NHL Entry Draft, … Continue reading →

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Star Power: A Look at the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Best Players

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

Photo: TNS With the Capitals set to begin their first-round playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle is looking at the best players on the opposing roster.

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Capitals Alumni Profile: Mike Ridley

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

Photo: NHL Over the years, the Capitals have had a number of offensive weapons in their arsenal to employ against the opposition’s defense. One such player was longtime forward Mike Ridley. In NoVa Caps’ latest Capitals Alumni Profile, Diane Doyle … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Canucks Daniel and Henrik Sedin Announce Their Retirement After 18 Seasons

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

After Hall of Fame careers, Vancouver Canucks Daniel and Henrik Sedin announce their retirement after 18 seasons. Continue reading →

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After A Big Contract Extension, Evgeny Kuznetsov is Playing the Best Hockey Of His Career

Posted on March 27, 2018 by

Evgeny Kuznetsov is playing some of the best hockey of his career after earning a big contract extension last summer. Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Alumni Profile: Dave Christian

Posted on February 28, 2018 by

Photo: Monumental Network Over the years, the Capitals’ roster has featured players that represented their respective countries in the Winter Olympics (when the NHL allowed player participation), whether during their respective careers in Washington or before or after. One such … Continue reading →

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