Tag Archives: 2016 NHL Playoffs

Barry Trotz: “Trust, Determination, Resiliency”

Posted on May 8, 2016 by

Tony Quinn/Iconsportswire.com The Washington Capitals held a press conference call this afternoon with Cap’s Head Coach Barry Trotz. Barry fielded questions from the press, and it reminded me of this Sports Net video.

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Caps Get Back To “Basics” in Game 5

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

The Capitals returned to “old school” tactics to jump back in the series on Saturday night. 

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Game On! Caps Climb Back Into Series with 3-1 Win Over Pens

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Capitals climbed back into the Eastern Conference Semifinals series with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night at Verizon Center, forcing a game 6 in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night. The Penguins lead … Continue reading →

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Beastmode On!

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

Braden Holtby made a flurry of saves late in the second period that held the Caps 3-1 lead. The saves were eye-popping gems, but just another day at the office for the Beast. 

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Washington Capitals Daily Report – 5/7

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

The Caps wrapped up preparations for Game 5 against the Penguins this morning at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. Puck-drop for Game 5 is tonight at 7:15 PM.

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Lineup Changes Expected For Game 5

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Michael Fleetwood

Alex Brandon/Associated Press After a heartbreaking 3-2 overtime loss on Wednesday night, Capitals head coach Barry Trotz knew he had to do something to get some offense from his team, particularly their sputtering power play, which has gone just 1-for-12 … Continue reading →

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NoVa Caps Podcast: Raw & Unscripted – the Morning After

Posted on May 5, 2016 by

It’s been a dark and dreary day in the DMV, a somber kind of a day that matches most of our moods. It certainly feels as though we lost the series last night, when Hornqvist scored the winning goal for … Continue reading →

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Find the Spark and Just Own the Night!

Posted on May 5, 2016 by

Photo: USA Today “You just gotta to ignite the light, and let it shine. Just own the night, like the 4th of July. ‘Cause Baby you’re a Firework, come’on show’em what you’re worth.” –Katy Perry, “Firework”

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Grading the Caps: Game 4 Performance

Posted on May 4, 2016 by George Foussekis

How did the Washington Capitals perform against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4? Let’s hand out some letter grades. Continue reading →

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Caps Fall in Overtime 3-2, Down 3-1 in Series

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The Capitals fell to the Penguins 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh, giving the Penguins a 3-1 series lead. The Caps are now faced with winning three straight games to extend their season. Game … Continue reading →

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