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Tag Archives: Defensemen
John Carlson Passes Mike Green for Fifth All-Time in Scoring for Capitals Defensemen
Photo: Greg Fiume/Getty Images Over the last five seasons, Capitals defenseman John Carlson has evolved into one of the NHL’s best offensive defensemen, finishing in the Top 10 in Norris Trophy voting in two of them (including a career-high fifth-place … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, History, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Defensemen, Franchise Scoring List, John Carlson, Michael Fleetwood, Mike Green, Points, Scoring, Washington Capitals
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John Carlson Becomes Highest-Scoring Defenseman Through 22 Games Of a Season In Capitals History
Photo: NBC Sports Washington After a three-assist outing in the Washington Capitals‘ 5-3 win over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon, defenseman John Carlson passed current-Detroit Red Wings defenseman Mike Green for the most points … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, News, Washington Capitals
Tagged Defensemen, Harrison Brown, John Carlson, Washington Capitals
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The Capitals Are Playing Too Loose and Need To Tighten Their Game Up
How can the Capitals adjust their game in the middle of this lengthy home stand? Continue reading
Posted in Defense, Game Re-Caps, Games, Goaltending, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Braden Holtby, Craig Laughlin, Defensemen, Faceoffs, Games, George Foussekis, Goaltending, Pheonix Copley
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Three-Season Defensive Outlook For The Washington Capitals
When we recently went over the goalie situation for the Washington Capitals, it was pretty easy to envision the next three seasons, though it still had its difficulties. At first, looking over the next three seasons for the defensive unit, … Continue reading
A Closer Look at Some of the Top Prospects in the 2018 NHL Draft
Who are some of the big names that will be selected during the 2018 NHL Draft? Continue reading
Posted in 2018 NHL Entry Draft, News, NHL, Players, Propsects, Teams
Tagged 2018 NHL Draft, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Defensemen, Draft, George Foussekis, Goaltending, prospect, Prospects
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Taylor Chorney Placed on Waivers
Following the news that the Washington Capitals traded a third round 2018 entry draft pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for Defensman Mickal Kempny, it was reported that the new blueliner had landed in DC at midnight last night and was … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged Defensemen, Hershey Bears, Madison Bowey, Nathan Walker, NHL Trade Deadline, Taylor Chorney, Travis Boyd, Waivers, Washington Capitals
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Should the Capitals Trade For a Defenseman, Or Is it Best to Let the Kids Figure Things Out?
A few weeks ago, NoVa Caps posed the question as to whether or not the Capitals should pursue a reunion with longtime defenseman Mike Green, who is likely to be a hot commodity come the trade deadline in two weeks, … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, News, NHL, Players, Trade
Tagged Brian MacLellan, Christian Djoos, Defensemen, Madison Bowey, Michael Fleetwood, NHL Trade Deadline, Washington Capitals
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Confusion on the Defense at Capitals Morning Skate
When the Washington Capitals were taking their initial rushes at the start of morning skate on Wednesday, there was some confusion on the blue line. One guy was not skating with his familiar partner. Was it because that particular player … Continue reading
Capitals Defense Faces Challenge in High-Flying Maple Leafs
The Capitals blue line met their doom on Friday the 13th when Matt Niskanen suffered an injury in their game against the Devils. The next night, the Caps surrendered a snowman in an 8-2 beat down by the Flyers. It … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Report, Defense, Morning Skate, News, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Auston Matthews, Brooks Orpik, Capitals Daily Report, Capitals Defense, Christian Djoos, Defense, Defensemen, Defensive Lines, Dmitry Orlov, John Carlson, Madison Bowey, Madison Bowey. 2015 Development Camp, Matt Niskanen, Michael Marzzacco, Taylor Chorney, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals
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