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Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck, Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy, Bruins’ Tuukka Rask Nominated For Vezina Trophy

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: THN The NHL announced on Friday that Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, and Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask are the nominees for the Vezina Trophy, the league’s best goaltender throughout the regular season.

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With Sergei Bobrovsky, Andrei Vasilevskiy Contracts Done, One Thing Is Clear: Capitals’ Braden Holtby Is Going To Get Paid, But How Much? [Readers’ Poll]

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Pinterest On Monday morning, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that they have signed goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy to an eight-year contract that carries an average annual value of $9.5 million. Vasilevskiy’s contract comes on the heels of goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky’s … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Eastern Conference Finals Game 3 Preview: A Capital Homecoming

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

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 →

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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 →

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