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Capitals Announce First Round of Roster Cuts

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Harrison Brown

The Washington Capitals made their first round of cuts today. Coach Barry Trotz announced that Damian Riat (Geneve-Servette), Dmitri Zaitsev (Moose Jaw), Tanner Jeannot (Moose Jaw), Brendan Semchuck (Vancouver Giants), Garrett Pilon (Hershey), Beck Malenstyn (Calgary Hitmen), Jimmy DeVito, Robbie Baillargeon, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Capitals announce 2017-18 Promotional Calendar

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Harrison Brown

Today, the Washington Capitals announced their promotional calendar for the upcoming season. The Capitals have three new fan giveaways as well as several cultural theme nights that they have used in seasons past.

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Despite The Changes This Offseason, The Capitals Still Have A Good Chance of Winning the Metropolitan Division

Posted on September 14, 2017 by CJ Witt

Photo: Capitals When one reads a season preview for the 2017-18 Washington Capitals, one is bound to see the same thing. It’s a team that has been at the top of the standings for the past two seasons, but is … Continue reading →

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The Early Preseason Metropolitan Division Picks and Predictions

Posted on September 13, 2017 by George Foussekis

Preseason predictions of the Metropolitan Division Continue reading →

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NHL Centennial Fan Arena is Coming to Washington September 22-23

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

Photo: NHL.com As part of the 100-year celebration of the National Hockey League, the league will be presenting the NHL Centennial Fan Arena in all 31 NHL arenas to pay tribute to the game we love. This traveling arena has … Continue reading →

Posted in Fans, News, NHL, Teams | Tagged Michael Marzzacco, NHL 100, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Storylines For Each Metropolitan Division Team Heading In to 2017 Training Camp

Posted on September 12, 2017 by George Foussekis

What are the main storylines for each Metropolitan Division team heading in to 2017 training camp? Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Odds Have Changed in Past Few Weeks, Capitals Still one of Stanley Cup favorites

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Caps have been among the favorites to win the Stanley Cup over the last few years, but the Bovada Sports Book in Las Vegas, Nevada, recently downgraded the team’s chances to win it all this … Continue reading →

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Capitals sign Alex Chiasson to a PTO

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL The Capitals signed forward Alex Chiasson to a Professional Tryout (PTO) contract, the team announced this morning. Training camp opens on Friday. This is the second PTO the Capitals have handed out in the past week. On Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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2017-18 Metropolitan Division Preview

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Harrison Brown

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images NoVa Caps recently completed their annual Capitals Player Previews for the 2017-18 season. The focus is now on the rest of the NHL with previews for each Division. To complete the series, we wrap things up … Continue reading →