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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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Vitek Vanecek Will Start In Goal, Connor McMichael Remains In Lineup Against Flames

Photo: NHL via Getty Images Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette met with the media Saturday morning  prior to the Capitals-Flames matinee at Capital One Arena. Laviolette said that Vitek Vanecek will get the start in goal and Connor McMichael … Continue reading

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Projecting The Pacific Division Standings Using Goals Above Replacement (GAR)

Photo by Karen Ducey/Getty Images The Pacific Division will be an intriguing division to watch this season. It features the NHL’s best player in Edmonton’s Connor McDavid, possibly the best team in the Vegas Golden Knights, and the newest team … Continue reading

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2021-22 Pacific Division Preview

Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images With training camps for the 2021-22 NHL season to open later this week and preseason set to begin over the weekend, it is time to preview each of the four divisions. NoVa Caps begins their annual … Continue reading

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Calgary Flames Assistant General Manager And Family Throw Out First Pitch At Fenway Park in Honor of Fight Against ALS

Sportsnet via NESN There are many times in the world of sports where individual people can transcend the game to become an example for others, an inspiration in personal struggles. On Thursday, Calgary Flames Assistant General Manager Chris Snow became … Continue reading

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2021 Offseason Grades: Pacific Division

Photo: Las Vegas Review Journal With the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft, entry draft, and most of the top free-agents signed this offseason, a lot of teams have moved up and down. How has each team faired? NoVa Caps grades each … Continue reading

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