Category Archives: Washington Capitals

Standing Pat At 2020 NHL Trade Deadline Is The Best Option For The Capitals

Posted on December 12, 2019 by

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images It has been no secret since the 2019-20 season began that the Washington Capitals are rolling. For the next two months, all 31 General Managers will be evaluating their respective clubs to determine what is needed … Continue reading →

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New Power-Play Wrinkle For Capitals Turns 5-on-4 Into 4-on-3 Advantage

Posted on December 12, 2019 by

Screen caps: @DimFilipovic The Washington Capitals‘ power-play set-up has been somewhat predictable at times for  for the better part of a decade. But on Wednesday night, in their 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins, the Capitals set up a little … Continue reading →

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T.J., Ya Filthy Animal! T.J. Oshie Undresses Boston Bruins Defender For Second Goal of the Game

Posted on December 11, 2019 by

Patrick Smith/Getty Images While the Capitals’ Wednesday night contest against the Boston Bruins would no doubt be a difficult matchup, right wing T.J. Oshie has had himself one heck of a night already, with two goals in the second period. … Continue reading →

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Holtby Vs. Halak To Start; 2019 USA Hockey Hall Of Fame Ceremonial Puck Drop Tonight- News From Capitals’ Morning Skate

Posted on December 11, 2019 by

The Washington Capitals held a morning skate at Medstar Capitals Iceplex ahead of tonight’s tilt with the Boston Bruins (7:00 P.M. on NBCSN). Here is the latest from Wednesday’s practice.

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Wednesday Night Hockey Preview: Capitals And Bruins Clash In Battle Of Eastern Titans

Posted on December 10, 2019 by

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Capitals host the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night for the second meeting between the two teams this season. The Capitals won 3-2 in a shootout over the Bruins at TD Garden on November 16 … Continue reading →

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2,500 and Counting: Capitals’ Assistant Equipment Manager Craig “Woody” Leydig Works 2,500th Game Against Columbus Blue Jackets

Posted on December 9, 2019 by

Washington Capitals For a hockey team to succeed, it it takes more than just players, coaches, front office staff, and the team personnel most familiar to fans. One such group of personnel includes the equipment staff, who are crucial to … Continue reading →

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Road Warriors: Capitals Are NHL’s Best Road Team Through 30+ Games

Posted on December 9, 2019 by

Photo: Brandon Magnus/Getty Images The Washington Capitals return home from a perfect four-game road trip, something which they did only once in franchise history previously (1992-93), to host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night (7 PM ET, NBC Sports … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ John Carlson Named NHL’s First Star Of The Week

Posted on December 9, 2019 by

Photo: 106.7 The Fan – Radio.com The NHL announced on Monday afternoon that Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson was named the league’s first star of the week after notching three goals, six points, and a +5 rating in three games.

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Retro Recap: Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers – December 5, 2009: Saint Nicholas Day and Sucker Punches in Philadelphia

Posted on December 9, 2019 by

Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images With the Washington Capitals recently playing the Anaheim Ducks on Saint Nicholas Day 2019 in a game marked with physical altercations, NoVa Caps takes look back on a game 10 years ago on the day … Continue reading →

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Columbus at Washington Preview: Capitals Host Blue Jackets On Monday Night

Posted on December 8, 2019 by

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Washington Capitals clash with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night for the first of four contests this season between the Metropolitan Division foes. The two will face each other three times in their next … Continue reading →

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