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2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Primer

Posted on April 9, 2019 by George Foussekis

The 2019 NHL Playoffs begin on April 10. Continue reading →

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Eastern Conference Showdown: Capitals at Lightning Goalie Matchup

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Harrison Brown

As the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning prepare for Saturday night’s “Beasts of the East” matchup, one of the marquee matchups to watch will be in the goal crease. The Capitals’ Braden Holtby and Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy will man … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Goaltending, News, Washington Capitals | Tagged Andrei Vasilevskiy, Braden Holtby, Goalies, Harrison Brown, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

After Pulling Even, the Eastern Conference Finals Shifts Back to Tampa Bay for Game 7

Posted on May 22, 2018 by George Foussekis

Can the Washington Capitals reach the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in the Alex Ovechkin era? Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Goaltending, News, NHL, Playoffs, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Andrei Vasilevskiy, Braden Holtby, Devante Smith-Pelly, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Game 7, Game Preview, Games, George Foussekis, Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, T.J. Oshie, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals | 5 Comments

With the Series Tied at 2, the Capitals Must Get Back on Track For Game 5 in Tampa

Posted on May 18, 2018 by George Foussekis

Can the Washington Capitals rebound and take back control of the series in Game 5 versus Tampa Bay? Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Playoffs, Power Play, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Killorn, Alex Ovechkin, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Game 5, Game Preview, Games, George Foussekis, News, Nicklas Backstrom, Nikita Kucherov, Power Play, Special Teams, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

After a Game 3 Letdown, the Capitals Look to Rebound in Game 4 Versus Tampa Bay

Posted on May 16, 2018 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals look to bounce back against the Tampa Bay Lightning after losing in Game 3. Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Power Play, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Game 4, Game Preview, Games, George Foussekis, Nicklas Backstrom, Nikita Kucherov, Power Play, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals | 4 Comments

Eastern Conference Finals Game 3 Preview: A Capital Homecoming

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Chris Laroche

Photos: NHL via Getty Images “I think (Ovechkin) is taking fourteen years of frustration out on one playoff” – Jon Cooper, Head Coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning. We are now in the thick of the NHL Conference Finals. The … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Alexander Ovechkin, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Barry Trotz, Braden Holtby, Capital One Arena, Chris Kunitz, Eastern Conference Final, Michal Kempny, Nicklas Backstrom, Nikita Kucherov, Ryan McDonagh, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tom Wilson, Vezina Trophy, Victor Hedman, Washington Capitals | 5 Comments

The Capitals Look to Continue to Defuse the Lightning for Game 2

Posted on May 12, 2018 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals look to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Lars Eller, Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Eastern Conference Finals Preview: The Capitals Look to Tame the Lightning In Ovechkin’s First Trip to the Third Round

Posted on May 9, 2018 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals look to continue to make history as they face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Finals Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, News, NHL, Players, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Braden Holtby, Chandler Stephenson, Eastern Conference, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Goals, Goaltending, Jakub Vrana, John Carlson, Lars Eller, Nicklas Backstrom, Nikita Kucherov, Penalty Kill, Playoffs, Power Play, Ryan McDonagh, Special Teams, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tom Wilson, Victor Hedman, Washington Capitals | 5 Comments

If The Capitals Want Playoff Success They Must Rest Holtby

Posted on March 8, 2018 by lukeadomanis

It’s no secret that Washington Capital’s goaltender, Braden Holtby, is struggling this season. He is currently sitting at a poor .909sv% and 3.03GAA in 38 games played. This is nowhere near his usual numbers, typically around .920sv% and near 2.30 … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Andrei Vasilevskiy, Barry Trotz, Braden Holtby, Brent Johnson, Cam Talbot | 5 Comments

NoVa Caps Team Power Rankings – 1/2/18

Posted on January 2, 2018 by George Foussekis

Which teams are in the NoVa Caps Top 10 Power Rankings at the start of 2018? Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Andrei Vasilevskiy, Atlantic Division, Boston Bruins, Bruce Cassidy, Charlie McAvoy, George Foussekis, John Carlson, Los Angeles Kings, Metropolitan Division, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, Nikita Kucherov, St. Louis Blues, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Victor Hedman, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a comment