Tag Archives: 2018 NHL Playoffs
“The Demons Have Been Exorcised”: Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov Scored in Overtime & Eliminated Penguins Two Years Ago
Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Today marks two years since one of the most memorable moments (and goals) during the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup run. On May 7 in Round Two, center Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the overtime game-winning goal in Game 6 … Continue reading
Taking Stock: Adding Context to the 2017-2018 Washington Capitals
Photo: NHL via Getty Images As the dust settles from the Capitals’ amazing run to the Stanley Cup, the campaign for “back-to-back” begins to take shape. Now is a good time to bring context to what we witnessed during the … Continue reading
Washington Capitals Playoff Milestones Achieved During the 2018 Playoffs
In addition to the team’s obvious milestone of winning their first Stanley Cup in 2018, the Washington Capitals achieved a number of other milestones during their Stanley Cup playoff run to end the 2017-18 season. This not only includes statistical … Continue reading
The Capitals Will Look To “Life Lessons” They’ve Learned to Keep Season Alive
Photo: Nick Wass/AP After taking a commanding 2-0 lead against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Capitals are now facing elimination from the playoffs after a defeat in Tampa Bay on Saturday night. As a result, the … Continue reading
A Road Win Would Be A Great Birthday Present for Evgeny Kuznetsov
Today Evgeny Kuznetsov will turn 26 years old and he gets a great present for his birthday: playing a road game! That’s right. It’s something Kuznetsov loves.
How the Capitals will Line Up for Saturday’s Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals (Changes!)
Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals are back in Tampa after dropping their last two games at home. The Tampa Bay Lightning have evened the series at two, setting up a crucial Game 5 on Saturday night. One of these teams … Continue reading
Once a Team Strength, The Capitals Special Teams Are Now Looking For Answers
Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Washington Capitals returned home with a 2-0 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning and momentum on their side. After dropping Games 3 and 4 at Capital One Arena, the Capitals will head to Tampa … Continue reading
How the Capitals Could Line Up for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals
The Washington Capitals held a morning skate Thursday morning at Kettler Capitals Iceplex prior to Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Final series with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Based on the line rushes, here is how the Capitals could line up.