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Tag Archives: Defensemen
Blueline Blueprint: Do the Capitals Have Optimal Defensive Pairings?
Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images Following the acquisition of Brenden Dillon from the San Jose Sharks on February 18, Washington Capitals Head Coach Todd Reirden has been tinkering with different combinations of defensive pairings. This is often a challenging undertaking, … Continue reading
Grading the Capitals’ Trade Deadline Defensemen Under Brian MacLellan
Since he took over from longtime incumbent George McPhee in 2014, Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan has overseen the return of the team to a perennial Stanley Cup contender. An interesting anecdote on MacLellan’s resume as General Manager has … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, History, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Trade, Washington Capitals
Tagged Brenden Dillon, Brian MacLellan, Defensemen, DraFt Picks, Jakub Jerabek, Kevin Shattenkirk, Michael Fleetwood, Michal Kempny, Mike Weber, NHL Trade Deadline, Nick Jensen, Roster Moves, Tim Gleason, Washington Capitals
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Top Helper: John Carlson Becomes the Franchise Assist Leader Among Defensemen
Jana Chytoliva/Freestye Photography/Getty Images While Alex Ovechkin passing Mark Messier for eighth all-time in Goals Scored was the major storyline in the Capitals’ Friday night victory against the Ottawa Senators, defenseman John Carlson made history in his own right, becoming … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Assists, Calle Johansson, Defensemen, Franchise, History, John Carlson, Kevin Hatcher, Michael Fleetwood, Washington Capitals
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From Understudy to Lead Role: A Look At John Carlson’s Evolution Into a Norris Trophy Front-runner
Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images Capitals defenseman John Carlson is having himself a banner season, one that has garnered the attention of many outside Washington, and rightfully so. As the most productive defenseman in the league this season, and one … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, History, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Teams, Todd Reirden, Washington Capitals
Tagged Assists, Defensemen, Goals, John Carlson, Michael Fleetwood, Norris Trophy, Offense, Points, Washington Capitals
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Cruising Carly: John Carlson Scores 10th and 11th Goals of the Season in First Period Against Los Angeles Kings, Continues Historic Start to the Season.
Hans Deryk/The Canadian Press, via the Associated Press Capitals defenseman John Carlson’s start to the 2019-20 season has seen the former first-round pick have one incredible game after the other. After scoring a goal in the Caps’ 5-2 routing of … Continue reading
Posted in Game Experiences, Games, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Defensemen, Goals, History, John Carlson, Los Angeles Kings, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Offense, Washington Capitals
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On a Roll: John Carlson Extends Points Streak to Seven Games In Game Against the Anaheim Ducks
Nick Wass/Associated Press Capitals defenseman John Carlson has already been the most productive defenseman in the National Hockey League and for Washington this season, and after a historic start to the 2019-20 campaign, Carlson’s red-hot stick has been carried through … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, Game Experiences, Games, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Assists, Defensemen, Game Recaps, Games, John Carlson, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Points, Washington Capitals
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Cruising Carly: John Carlson Moves Into Second In Franchise Scoring and Assists For Defensemen With Third Period Assists Against Golden Knights
Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images John Carlson’s 2019-20 season thus far has been one for the record books and one that has gained league-wide attention. While those outside Washington may just be realizing the weapon Carlson is, the Capitals and … Continue reading
John Carlson Passes Kevin Hatcher For Third in Franchise Scoring for Defensemen, Ties Scott Stevens For Fifth in Goals, Second in Assists & Points
Capitals defenseman John Carlson has had himself a magnificent start to the 2019-20 season, and gaining some much-deserved league-wide attention for his play. In the process, he has climbed his way up the NHL and franchise record books, and with … Continue reading
Reliving the Avalanche First Period Massacre: The Capitals Are Too Loose Defensively
What went wrong for the Washington Capitals in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche? Continue reading
Posted in Defense, Games, News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Andre Burakovsky, Braden Holtby, Colorado Avalanche, Defensemen, Games, George Foussekis, Goals, John Carlson, Jonas Siegenthaler, Nick Jensen, Penalty Kill, Tyler Lewington, Washington Capitals
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