Tag Archives: Dennis Maruk

Fighting The Flyers in Landover – Retro Recap: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers – March 13, 1982

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Diane Doyle

The Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers have developed a very intense rivalry over the years. In the early days of the Caps’ existence, the Flyers would dominate the Capitals, but eventually the matchup became more even. In this piece, NoVa … Continue reading →

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Historic Clinching: Retro Recap – Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames – February 24, 1983

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Bruce Bennett/Getty Images In February 1983, the Washington Capitals embarked on a road trip in Canada with stops in Edmonton, Calgary, and Montreal. One of their goals on this road trip was to clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup … Continue reading →

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To Hockey, With Love: A Look at the Washington Capitals on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Christian Peterson/Getty Images North America February 14, better known as Valentine’s Day, is a day typically associated with romantic occasions with one’s significant other. While Valentine’s Day has not typically been a “standing” date on the Washington Capitals’ calendar, the … Continue reading →

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Maruk Flies High Against the Jets: Retro Recap – Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets – December 4, 1981

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Over their 46-year history, the Washington Capitals have had some memorable games during the early December time frame. One such game took place on December 4, 1981, a home game against the Winnipeg Jets which featured one … Continue reading →

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Stick Taps to the Veterans: A Look At the Washington Capitals on Veterans’ Day

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Nam Yuh/Associated Press November 11 is an important day in history. On November 11, 1918, Germany signed the armistice agreement with the Allies to end World War I. The anniversary of that date was commemorated by Armistice Day, eventually known … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Halloween Happenings: Horrors and Highlights

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Associated Press In a normal year, October means many things. It’s a time when the weather gets colder, the leaves on the trees turn color, and college and professional football are in full swing. The Major League Baseball postseason is … Continue reading →

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The 2019 Washington Capitals Alumni Summer Classic (PHOTOS)

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

The Washington Capitals Alumni Association hosted the annual Alumni Summer Classic Game Tuesday night at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. NoVa Caps photojournalist Joe Noyes was in hand to capture a few of the images from this year’s event.

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Classic Capitals: Recap of the 2019 Washington Capitals Alumni Game

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Photo: @MonSportsNetwork The 2019 Capitals Alumni Classic took place Tuesday night at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. A reasonably large crowd was in hand for this annual summer tradition. NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle was in attendance to recap the game.

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Capitals Alumni Profile: Dennis Maruk

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Diane Doyle

All Capitals fans are aware that Alex Ovechkin holds nearly every goal scoring record for the team, including goals for a single season and goals for a career.  But years ago, there was another prolific goal-scorer who plied his trade … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin Milestone Goals

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL Via Getty Images Ever since the Washington Capitals drafted him drafted back in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, the NHL debut of Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin was much-anticipated.  Scouts reported that he would be a “generational talent” on the … Continue reading →

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