Tag Archives: 2017 NHL All-Star Game

Stanley Cup Final Preview: Alex Ovechkin Chases His First Stanley Cup as the Capitals Return to the Final for the First Time In 20 Years

The Washington Capitals are set to face the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final. Continue reading

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NHL All-Star game sees huge boost in viewership

According to Sports Media Watch, the NHL All-Star Game had a 1.3 final rating and 2.3 million viewers on NBC Sunday afternoon, up 44% in ratings and 42% in viewership from last year. 

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What’s the Fouss? The Lack of Effort and Seriousness Makes the NHL All-Star Game Boring

Should the NHL scrap the NHL All-Star game completely? Is it boring for fans? Continue reading

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Everybody’s Starry Eyed: 2017 NHL All Star Game Recap

Photo: Washington Capitals The Metropolitan Division won the 2017 NHL All-Star Game on Sunday, beating the Atlantic Division 10-6, and the Pacific Division 4-3. 

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Ovechkin and Crosby: Mellowing With Age

 It hurts the eyes, and then it doesn’t. It’s a nightmare, and then it isn’t. It’s just wrong, and then it’s right. I’ve always struggled with the images of Sidney Crosby, chumming it up with Alex Ovechkin, and during this … Continue reading

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What’s the Fouss? The NHL All-Star Weekend Needs a Marketing Reboot

The NHL needs to promote its individual stars more, and needs to change its marketing approach to fans. Continue reading

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Ovechkin and Holtby Selected to Participate in 2017 NHL All-Star Game

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and goaltender Braden Holtby have been selected to participate in the 2017 NHL All-Star Game, the NHL announced today. The game will be played at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 29. 

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