Tag Archives: Braden Holtby

5 Reasons Why the Washington Capitals Will Remain A Competitive Team in 2017-18

Posted on July 15, 2017 by George Foussekis

Will the Capitals still remain a Stanley Cup Contender in 2017-18? Here are 5 reasons why they will be. Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Braden Holtby, Christian Djoos, Dmitry Orlov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Jay Beagle, Jonas Siegenthaler, Karl Alzner, Lars Eller, Lucas Johansen, Madison Bowey, Marcus Johansson, Nicklas Backstrom, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Special Teams, Tom Wilson, Tyler Lewington, Washington Capitals | 7 Comments

Braden Holtby and Philipp Grubauer’s Top 5 Games

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

With goaltender Philipp Grubauer re-signing with the Capitals on a one-year contract extension, the one-two punch goaltending duo of Braden Holtby and Grubauer will (likely) be back in D.C. for another season. NoVa Caps’ writer Michael Marzzacco takes a look … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Braden Holtby, Michael Marzzacco, Philipp Grubauer, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Copley’s New Deal Spells…

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Julie Beidler

HERSHEY, PA – The Washington Capitals announced via press release today that they have re-signed goaltender Pheonix Copley to a two-year deal. While fans in Hershey couldn’t be happier, it appears as though they will only have one year left … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, Hershey Bears, News, Players | Tagged Braden Holtby, Ilya Samsonov, Julie Beidler, Pheonix Copley, Philipp Grubauer, Vitek Vanecek | 4 Comments

Braden Holtby Comes Up Short in Consecutive Vezina Trophy Bid

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

That facial expression is the face that Caps fans everywhere made after another rough night. After losing Nate Schmidt, Braden Holtby came up short in a chance to win his second consecutive Vezina Trophy. Instead, it was Sergei Bobrovsky of … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2016-2017 NHL Awards, Braden Holtby, Michael Marzzacco, Sergei Bobrovsky, Vezina Trophy | 1 Comment

Braden Holtby Arrives in Vegas

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

Photo: @Capitals Viva Las Vegas! We have arrived at the most anticipated time of the offseason. In less than 24 hours we will know the roster of the NHL’s newest franchise. In addition, the best scorer, the best goaltender, the … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2016-2017 NHL Awards, Braden Holtby, Las Vegas, Michael Marzzacco, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Goaltending Woes about to Hit?

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Julie Beidler

Just a few short years ago, many questioned Washington’s decision to take Ilya Samsonov in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. After all, the organization was loaded with goaltenders and prospects. Fast forward to present – there is a chance, understand … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, Hershey Bears, News | Tagged Braden Holtby, Hershey Bears, Ilya Samsonov, Joe Cannata, Julie Beidler, Pheonix Copley, Philipp Grubauer, South Carolina Stingrays, Vitek Vanecek, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

What’s the Fouss? The Capitals Need a Roster Makeover and Playoff Statistics Show Why

Posted on June 2, 2017 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals need to re-tool their roster this summer, and the playoff statistics show why. Continue reading →

Posted in Lineups, News, NHL, Playoffs, Roster Moves, Trade | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Andre Burakovsky, Braden Holtby, Brian MacLellan, Dmitry Orlov, George Foussekis, Jay Beagle, Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, Nicklas Backstrom | Leave a comment

Leaving for Las Vegas?

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Julie Beidler

According to Cap Friendly’s expansion draft tool, there are 886 players available to next month’s Las Vegas draft. Each team will lose one player in the draft. While teams have two options for protecting players in the draft and there … Continue reading →