Tag Archives: Defenseman

Dmitry Orlov’s Performance in 2021: Trending Upward

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Justin Trudel

The 2020-21 season saw Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov prove once again that he is a reliable Top 4, even top pairing blueliner, in today’s NHL. After being a part of the Capitals’ best defensive pairing during their Stanley Cup … Continue reading →

Posted in Data and Analytics, Defense, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2020-21 Season, Defenseman, Dmitry Orlov, Justin Trudel, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Capitals Trade Christian Djoos to Anaheim Ducks in Exchange for Daniel Sprong

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Michael Fleetwood

After trading for forward Ilya Kovalchuk yesterday evening, the Washington Capitals dealt defenseman Christian Djoos to the Anaheim Ducks on the NHL Trade Deadline on Monday afternoon.

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Teams, Trade, Washington Capitals | Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Christian Djoos, Daniel Sprong, Defenseman, Hershey Bears, Michael Fleetwood, NHL Trade Deadline, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Trade, Washington Capitals | 8 Comments

“I’d Never Had Grilled Cheese Before”: Capitals 2018 First-Round Pick Alexander Alexeyev Talks First Professional Season, Life in America, Alex Ovechkin, and More

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Zac Herr

HERSHEY, PA — Alexander Alexeyev is one of the Capitals’ most heavily-prized prospects, and as the team’s first-round draft pick in 2018, there are a number of expectations placed upon him by both the team and fans alike. After making … Continue reading →

Posted in Hershey Bears, Interview, News, NHL, Players, Propsects, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Alexeyev, Capitals Prospects, Defenseman, Hershey Bears, Ilya Samsonov, Interview, Prospects, Washington Capitals, Zac Herr | 3 Comments

Jonas Siegenthaler Scores First NHL Goal Against the Vegas Golden Knights

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Rob Carr/Getty Images Capitals defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler had played in 43 NHL games prior to the Caps’ Saturday night contest against the Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena. The former second-round pick (57th overall in 2015) had earned a … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense, Game Experiences, Game Re-Caps, Games, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Capital One Arena, Defenseman, First Goal, Goals, Jonas Siegenthaler, Michael Fleetwood, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

In the Nick of Time: How Has Nick Jensen Fared in Washington?

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Justin Trudel

On February 22, 2019, the Capitals acquired Nick Jensen and a 2019 5th round pick (used to draft Arseni Gritsyuk) from the Detroit Red Wings for Madison Bowey and a 2020 2nd round draft selection. The Capitals were looking to … Continue reading →

Posted in Data and Analytics, News | Tagged Defenseman, Defensive Zone, Justin Trudel, Madison Bowey, Nick Jensen, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Analytics | 2 Comments

Make it Eight! John Carlson Extends Point Streak to Eight Games With Second Period Goal

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

NHL Heading into Tuesday night’s game against the Calgary Flames, Capitals defenseman John Carlson was already having himself one heck of a week, having been named the NHL’s Second Star of the Week and heading into the game against Calgary … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Experiences, Games, History, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Calgary Flames, Defenseman, Goal, John Carlson, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Players, Points, Streak | 2 Comments

John Carlson Passes Sergei Gonchar on the Capitals’ All-Time Scoring List for Defensemen, Now Fourth All-Time

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Washington Capitals Entering the 2019-20 season, Capitals defenseman and new alternate captain John Carlson looked to build upon a career-best 70-point campaign in 2018-19, for which he finished fourth in Norris Trophy voting. Through eight games, Carlson’s scorching hot start … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense, Games, History, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Assists, Defenseman, Goals, John Carlson, Michael Fleetwood, Milestones, NHL, Offense, Scoring Lead, Sergei Gonchar, Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 Comments

Early October Fun Around the NHL: Highlight Goals, Stick Throws, and Crowd Taunts

Posted on October 11, 2019 by George Foussekis

The first week of the 2019-20 NHL regular season has been extremely eventful. Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Teams | Tagged Calgary Flames, Columbus Blue Jackets, Defenseman, Devan Dubnyk, Edmonton Oilers, Games, George Foussekis, Goalie, Goalies, Goals, Hit, Hits, Jaden Schwartz, Jake Guentzel, James Neal, Los Angeles Kings, Matthew Tkachuk, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Penalty, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Reaves, San Jose Sharks, Sidney Crosby, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Western Conference, Winnipeg Jets | 4 Comments

Capitals Alumni Profile: Phil Housley

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Getty Images Over their 45-year history, the Capitals have seen a number of notable defensemen don their sweater, with names such as Rod Langway, Al Iafrate, Calle Johansson, Sergei Gonchar, Mike Green, and John Carlson among the many who … Continue reading →