Tag Archives: Fourth-Line

Goal From Garny! Garnet Hathaway Scores Fifth Goal of the Season, Beginning Productive Night For the Fourth-Line

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals’ fourth-line has arguably, been its most hard-working this season, lauded throughout the season for their grit and ability to do all the “little things” right. During the Caps’ April 24 contest against … Continue reading →

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A Look At Fourth-Lines In The Metropolitan Division

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Across the Metropolitan Division, teams like the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins made moves last offseason to revamp their fourth-lines while the New York Islanders arguably already had the best fourth-line in the NHL. Fourth-lines are … Continue reading →

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Too Soon to Panik: Richard Panik Bouncing Back After Slow Start to the Season

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Michael Fleetwood

Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images When the Washington Capitals signed forward Richard Panik to a four-year contract in free agency last summer, they did so in the hopes the veteran forward would be able to provide a boost in secondary … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Assists, Fourth-Line, Free Agent, Garnet Hathaway, Goals, Michael Fleetwood, Nic Dowd, Pittsburgh Penguins, Points, Richard Panik, Washington Capitals | 8 Comments

The Capitals Wanted The Fourth Line To Be a Difference Maker. How Is It Doing?

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Getty Images After the Washington Capitals lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in seven games in Round 1 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, GM Brian MacLellan expressed a desire to upgrade the fourth line after it was a revolving … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Players, Roster Moves, Washington Capitals | Tagged Analytics, Brendan Leipsic, Chandler Stephenson, Daniel Winnik, Devante Smith-Pelly, Fourth-Line, Garnet Hathaway, Harrison Brown, Jay Beagle, Nic Dowd, Stats, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Finally Home? Brendan Leipsic Thriving In Key, Fourth-Line Role with the Capitals

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images When the Capitals signed him to a one-year, $700,000 deal in free agency in July, left wing Brendan Leipsic’s role on the team was to provide some grittiness and secondary scoring to a revamped fourth-line, … Continue reading →

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A Balanced Attack With Powerful Scoring: The Capitals Are a Tough Matchup For the Opposition

Posted on November 7, 2019 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals offensive attack is among the best in the NHL. Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Brendan Leipsic, Chandler Stephenson, Fourth-Line, George Foussekis, Goals, Jakub Vrana, John Carlson, Lars Eller, Offense, Power Play, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals | 6 Comments

Positive Developments Will Come to Light at the 2019 Washington Capitals Training Camp

Posted on September 3, 2019 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals should have many positive notes as training camp approaches. Continue reading →

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Training Camp Battles: With Roster Moves Coming, the Capitals Will Have Plenty of Competition for Depth Positions

Posted on July 29, 2019 by George Foussekis

Which players will push for the remaining roster spots for the Washington Capitals in 2019 training camp? Continue reading →

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What’s Next for the Capitals in Free Agency?

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Zimbio Earlier this afternoon the Washington Capitals finally announced that they have re-signed top-six winger Jakub Vrana. With a contract of two years worth $6.7 million ($3.35 million AAV), there remains a little under $1 million left of cap … Continue reading →

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With More Cap Space Freed Up, How Will The Capitals Use It?

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Fear The Fin After the Washington Capitals sent forward Andre Burakovsky to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for second and third-round picks in 2020 and the rights to forward Scott Kosmachuk on Friday afternoon, they have some cap space … Continue reading →