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Vitek Vanecek Will Start In Goal Against Flames: News From Capitals Morning Skate In Calgary
The Washington Capitals held their gameday morning skate at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary Tuesday morning. They face the high-flying Flames tonight in their first game of a back-to-back set in Alberta. The team will travel to Edmonton following tonight’s … Continue reading
Washington at Calgary Preview: Capitals Look To Build Off Of Homestand Against Red-Hot Flames
Photo: NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals visit the Calgary Flames for the first time since October 22, 2019 on Tuesday. The Flames took the only other meeting between the two teams this season by a score of 4-3 … Continue reading
Westward Ho!: News From Capitals’ Monday Practice In Calgary, Alberta
The Washington Capitals winged their way west on Sunday in advance of their annual western Canada road swing, which begins on Tuesday against the Flames in Calgary. The Flames have been on a hot-streak as of late and currently have … Continue reading
A Night Of “Firsts” On Valentine’s Day in Calgary: Retro Recap – Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames – February 14, 1985
Photo: Calgary Flames In February of 1985, the Capitals were in first place in the Patrick Division, trying to hold-off the Philadelphia Flyers, who were close on their heels in second place. On February 14, the Capitals played the second … Continue reading
Flames Add Seven Players, Three Coaches, Seven Support Staff Members To COVID-19 Protocol
Photo: Sportsnet After having three games postponed due to COVID-19 issues this week, the Calgary Flames’ placed seven players (including star goaltender Jacob Markstrom and left-wing Johnny Gaudreau), head coach Darryl Sutter and two assistant coaches, and seven support staff … Continue reading
Numerous COVID-19 Cases Disrupting NHL and Other Sports – Players Pulled From Games
Photo: Calgary Flames Recent COVID-19 outbreaks are currently disrupting the NHL as well as many other sports. The outbreaks have caused the Calgary Flames to postpone three games while the Carolina Hurricanes are also dealing with an outbreak and have … Continue reading
Hockey and All That – The First Month Of The 2021-22 Season
Photo: SI The first month of the 2021-22 season, although an abbreviated first month, has been very eventful. Here’s a summary of the events that have transpired during the month of October and the early part November.
The Top 15 Surprises Of The 2021-22 NHL Season So Far
Photo: Dallas Morning News With all NHL teams now approaching the 10-game mark on the 2021-22 season, there have been plenty of surprises so far on both the team front and player one. NoVa Caps looks at the top 15 surprises … Continue reading
Capitals Comeback Against Flames Comes Up Short – By The Numbers
Photo: John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals showed some resiliency in Saturday’s matchup against the Calgary Flames. After trailing by three goals in the opening frame, they closed the gap to force overtime. Unfortunately for the Caps, they ended … Continue reading
Capitals Rally Falls Short, Lose To Flames, 4-3 In OT
Photo: John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Calgary Flames, 4-3 (OT), Saturday afternoon at Capital One Arena. The overtime loss drops the Capitals record to 3-0-2 (8 points) on the season.