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Tag Archives: Defensemen
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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The Capitals Team Blueprint Will Continue to Pave the Way For A Successful 2019-20
The Washington Capitals have constructed a team blueprint that is built for success. Continue reading
Posted in Defense, Lineups, News, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Carl Hagelin, Defensemen, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Goalies, Goaltending, Ilya Samsonov, Jakub Vrana, John Carlson, Jonas Siegenthaler, Lars Eller, Lineup, Michal Kempny, Nicklas Backstrom, Pheonix Copley, Tom Wilson, Vitek Vanecek, Washington Capitals
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Training Camp Battles: With Roster Moves Coming, the Capitals Will Have Plenty of Competition for Depth Positions
Which players will push for the remaining roster spots for the Washington Capitals in 2019 training camp? Continue reading
Posted in Free Agency, Hershey Bears, News, NHL, Players, Propsects, Roster Moves, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Brendan Leipsic, Brian Pinho, Chandler Stephenson, Christian Djoos, Connor Hobbs, Defensemen, Fourth-Line, Free Agency, Garnet Hathaway, Garrett Pilon, George Foussekis, Lucas Johansen, NHL Free Agency, Nic Dowd, Richard Panik, Roster, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Shane Gersich, Travis Boyd, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Roster
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Capitals Assistant Coach Reid Cashman Gives “Building Deception In Your D[efense]” Presentation At 2019 Coaches Conference
Washington Capitals assistant coach Reid Cashman gave a presentation called “Building Deception In Your D[efense]” on the second day of the 2019 Hockey Coaches Conference at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario on Friday afternoon. Here are some highlights from his … Continue reading
Posted in Coach, Coaching, Defense, News, Washington Capitals
Tagged 2019 Hockey Coaches Conference, Defensemen, Harrison Brown, News, Reid Cashman, Washington Capitals
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2019 NHL Draft Day One Winners and Losers
Which NHL teams did the best and worst on day one of the 2019 NHL Draft? Continue reading
Posted in Draft, News, NHL, Players, Propsects, Teams, Trade
Tagged 2019 NHL Draft, 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Colorado Avalanche, Defensemen, Detroit Red Wings, Draft, General Manager, George Foussekis, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Prospects, Trade, Vancouver Giants, WHL
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After the Game 3 Debacle, the Capitals Will Look to Make the Proper Adjustments For Game 4
The Washington Capitals will look to get back on track in Raleigh for Game 4. Continue reading
Posted in Games, Lineups, News, NHL, Players, Playoffs, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Carolina Hurricanes, Defenseman, Defensemen, Defensive Lines, Dmitrij Jaskin, Games, George Foussekis, Jonas Siegenthaler, Lineup, Offensive Lines, Playoffs, Power Play, Shots For, Special Teams, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Travis Boyd, Washington Capitals
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John Carlson Reaches 400 Career Points in Capitals’ 4-1 Win Over Carolina
Photo: NHL via Getty Images After recording a then-career high 63 points and capping off the 2017-18 with a Stanley Cup championship, Capitals defenseman John Carlson had already had himself a solid season. This season, however, has seen the former … Continue reading
