Tag Archives: 2016 NHL Playoffs

NoVa Caps Looks Back at the Top Moments of ’15-’16: #4 TJ Hat Trick & OT Game Winning Goal – Inspiration Provided by Lyla!

Posted on July 29, 2016 by

Photo: Washington Capitals Each week over the course of 10 weeks, NoVa Caps’ contributor Michael Marzzacco will take a look back at what he believes were the Top 10 Moments of the 2015-2016 Washington Capitals’ season.

Posted in News, Opinion | Tagged 2016 NHL Playoffs, Hat Trick, Lyla Oshie, Michael Marzzacco, Overtime, Pittsburgh Penguins, T.J. Oshie, Troy Brouwer | 5 Comments

Why the Caps Lost to PIT – A Statistical Look at Luck

Posted on June 18, 2016 by

Photo: Patrick McDermott, Getty Images An easy answer as to why the Caps were booted in the 2nd round, again, this year is that Evgeny Kuznetsov went through a terribly timed cold streak. In the last 24 games of regular … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Opinion | Tagged 2016 NHL Playoffs, Luke Adomanis | 4 Comments

Conn Smythe Controversy: Crosby Miscast As Playoff MVP

Posted on June 13, 2016 by

Photo: Bruce Bennett, Associated Press As the final seconds of the 2015-16 NHL season came and went late Sunday evening, only one team found itself standing. Since early-April, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been a force to be reckoned with, and … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Opinion | Tagged 2016 NHL Playoffs, Conn Smythe Trophy, Keith Leonard, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby | Leave a comment

Salt in the Wound: Pens Win Cup, Caps Nation Reacts

Posted on June 13, 2016 by

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Well, the thing that most of us expected to happen happened, and that doesn’t make it any less painful.

Posted in News | Tagged 2016 NHL Playoffs, Matthew Jacobson, Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 Comments

Are the Capitals Being Out-Maneuvered in the Front Office?

Posted on June 12, 2016 by George Foussekis

How do the Washington Capitals stack up to the Pittsburgh Penguins in regards to organizational approach? Continue reading →

Posted in News, Roster Moves | Tagged 2016 NHL Playoffs, Brian MacLellan, George Foussekis, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Decoding the Capitals: A Look at the Past, Present, and Future

Posted on May 31, 2016 by George Foussekis

An objective look at the mess of the Washington Capitals. Why have the Capitals fallen short in the playoffs for 2 years in a row? Continue reading →

Posted in Editorial, History, News | Tagged 2016 NHL Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, George Foussekis, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Brian MacLellan’s 2016 Summer To-Do List

Posted on May 26, 2016 by George Foussekis

What does Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan have to accomplish this summer in order to keep the Capitals as a Stanley Cup favorite? Continue reading →

Posted in News, Roster Moves, Salary Cap | Tagged 2016 NHL Playoffs, Brian MacLellan, George Foussekis, Washington Capitals | 6 Comments

The Capitals Should Take Notes From the Tampa Bay Lightning

Posted on May 23, 2016 by George Foussekis

How have the Tampa Bay Lightning been successful against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference Finals? What did the Washington Capitals do wrong against the Penguins in round 2? Continue reading →

Posted in News, Teams | Tagged 2016 NHL Playoffs, George Foussekis, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

The Case of Dmitry Orlov: What is His Next Contract?

Posted on May 21, 2016 by George Foussekis

What will Dmitry Orlov get on his next contract with the Washington Capitals? Continue reading →

Posted in News, Roster Moves, Salary Cap | Tagged 2016 NHL Playoffs, Dmitry Orlov, George Foussekis, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Brian MacLellan and the NHL Trade Deadline

Posted on May 18, 2016 by George Foussekis

How has Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan handled the NHL Trade Deadline? Did his moves help or hurt the Washington Capitals? Continue reading →