Category Archives: Washington Capitals

Washington at Montreal Preview: Capitals Conclude Road Trip Against Canadiens at Bell Centre

Posted on November 18, 2018 by

The Washington Capitals visit the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night for the second and final time this season. The Canadiens beat the Capitals in a wild one by a final of 6-4 back on November 1. Action from Bell Centre … Continue reading →

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Capitals Practice News Roundup: The Return of the Holtbeast And More Injury Updates

Posted on November 18, 2018 by

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals practiced at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec on Sunday morning in preparations for their game against the Canadiens tomorrow night. Puck drop from Bell Centre will be at 7:30 PM on NBC Sports Washington. Here … Continue reading →

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From Kolzig to Holtby: Looking at the Washington Capitals’ Goalie Carousel – Part 2

Posted on November 17, 2018 by

Photo: Elsa/Getty Images For many years, Olaf Kolzig manned the goal-crease in Washington, backstopping the Capitals to an appearance in the 1998 Stanley Cup Finals. However, in the mid-2000’s the Capitals invested in the future in net by drafting youngsters … Continue reading →

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Shorthanded Capitals Defeat Grubauer, Avalanche, 3-2 (OT); Nicklas Backstrom Snipes Game-Winner

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

Photo: NHL.com The Washington Capitals beat the Colorado Avalanche by a final score of 3-2 in overtime to improve to a 2-1-0 record on their four-game road trip at Pepsi Center in Denver on Friday night. Goaltender Pheonix Copley made … Continue reading →

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Capitals Kids Photo Shoot! John Carlson’s, Nicklas Backstrom’s, T.J. Oshie’s, and Mike Green’s Kids Pose For Adorable Photos

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

Photo: Lauren Oshie One of the best things about sports is the family atmosphere being part of a team creates, and oftentimes, players’ families will form lifelong friendships. And that includes players’ wives and children spending time together while their … Continue reading →

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Capitals Morning Skate News: Injuries Pile Up In The Mile High City

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals held a morning skate at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on late Friday morning in preparations for their game against the Colorado Avalanche tonight. Puck drop from Pepsi Center will take place at 9 PM … Continue reading →

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Brett Connolly Quietly Having A Productive Season In One Full of Headlines

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images In a young season that has been dominated by a suspension, injuries to key players, and a slow start to their season as defending Stanley Cup champions, there have been a few bright spots for … Continue reading →

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Washington at Colorado Preview: Capitals Continue Road Trip in Colorado

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

The Washington Capitals clash with the Colorado Avalanche in the first meeting of the year between the two teams. The two teams split the regular season series last season with the home team dominating the visitor each time. Colorado thumped … Continue reading →

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“Jake N’ Bake”: Jakub Vrana is Destined For Superstardom in the NHL

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

Photo: Getty Images When the Capitals drafted forward Jakub Vrana with the 13th overall pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, they did so knowing they were getting a prospect with tremendous upside and a scouting report that described him … Continue reading →

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Evgeny Kuznetsov Leaves Capitals Game vs. Jets With Upper-Body Injury; Will Be Re-Evaluated Thursday

Posted on November 14, 2018 by

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov left Wednesday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets with an upper-body injury after getting hit in the head from Jets forward Brandon Tanev in the first period. He did not return and will be re-evaluated tomorrow. 

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