Category Archives: Profile

Capital Review 2017-18: Matt Niskanen

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

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

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

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

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

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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Capitals Alumni Profile – Dale Hunter

Photos: Getty Images With the Capitals recently going to Brooklyn to play the New York Islanders, their fans had one more opportunity to become riled up at Tom Wilson.  It was back in the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the … Continue reading

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Washington Capitals Alumni Profile: Michal Pivonka

Photo: NHL In the 43-year history of the Capitals, the team has had a number of talented, playmaking forwards. While current first-line center Nicklas Backstrom is the team’s all-time assists leader, the record was formerly held by one of the … Continue reading

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Dmitry Orlov has been through bumps and bruises but is developing into No. 1 defenseman for the Capitals

In his 6-year career in Washington, Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov has had ups and downs. He progressed from a player who makes very noticeable mistakes on the ice to one of the most important pieces on the Capitals roster. With the … Continue reading

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NHL on NBC’s Mike Milbury to step in Eddie Olczyk’s role​

Per USA Today, Mike Milbury will step into Eddie Olczyk’s role as co-commentator right next to Doc Emerick starting this season. The first game Milbury will be behind the mic will be on opening night when the Pittsburgh Penguins raise … Continue reading

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