Tag Archives: 2017 NHL Playoffs

While it May Seem Closed, the Capitals’ Stanley Cup Window Could Still Very Well Be Open

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

Nick Wass/Associated Press I’ve been following hockey and the National Hockey League for a while now. For the past 10-15 years there’s seemed to be two teams that have somewhat mirrored each other in terms of success. It’s the two teams whose … Continue reading →

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Penguins – Senators Television Ratings Are Down

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

After a strong start to the series, television ratings for the Eastern Conference Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators have steadily plunged, according to SportsMediaWatch.

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What’s the Fouss? The Game 7 Meltdown: What Is With the Poor Attitude and Effort?

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

Why did the Capitals lack effort and show a poor attitude in their Game 7 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins? Continue reading →

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The Busy Summer Ahead for the Capitals and Their Free Agents: What Will They Cost?

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

The Washington Capitals have plenty of unrestricted and restricted free agents and will have to make some tough decisions during the summer. Continue reading →

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Capitals versus Penguins – Game 7 Stats and Analysis

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images For the Capitals, another season ends in the second round of The playoffs. The Capitals lost game 7  by a final score of 2-0. After six consecutive strong periods of play, the Caps failed to … Continue reading →

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Penguins Beat Capitals 2-0, End Capitals Season

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Capitals lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-0 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal Wednesday night at Verizon Center. With the win, the Penguins take the series 4-3 and advance to take on … Continue reading →

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Get Hyped! – Capitals-Penguins Game 7: (Video)

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

To help get you ready for game 7 tonight, we present a video created by our good friend Emma Vonn Hoene. No matter if you’re at the arena, at the bar, or watching the games from home, it’s time for all … Continue reading →

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Capitals-Penguins Game 7: You Feel It…I Feel it…We Feel it

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

 You feel it, I feel it, they feel it, we feel it. That little bit of doubt that is creeping in our heads, because, we’ve been here before. Wipe that doubt away, wipe everything away, erase everything from your mind, … Continue reading →

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Game 7 Preview: Penguins @ Capitals

Posted on May 9, 2017 by

Can the Washington Capitals escape the 2nd round and defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 7? Here is a Game 7 Preview. Continue reading →

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Barry Trotz on Game 7, Ovi’s Role, and More

Posted on May 9, 2017 by

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz met with reporters Tuesday to talk about last night’s win and tomorrow night’s epic Game 7. The team was off on Tuesday to rest up and will take to the Kettler ice Wednesday morning for a skate … Continue reading →

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