Tag Archives: Goalie

“I’m Excited For This New Chapter, New Adventure, Can’t Wait to Start It Tomorrow”: Darcy Kuemper Speaks Ahead of His Capitals Debut

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Screenshot: Capitals The Capitals will have a number of new faces taking the ice on Opening Night on October 12, as their 2022-23 regular season kicks off against the Boston Bruins. Among them will be goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who enters … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Goaltender Darcy Kuemper Participates in NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: @CapitalsPR Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper is in Las Vegas, Nevada partaking in the NHL Player North American Media Tour, after joining his new team at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for the first time earlier this week.

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2020 NHL GM Meetings: Player Health and Puck Tracking Are the Latest Hot Topics

Posted on March 4, 2020 by George Foussekis

The NHL GMs are ready to implement new technology on the ice. Continue reading →

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Early October Fun Around the NHL: Highlight Goals, Stick Throws, and Crowd Taunts

Posted on October 11, 2019 by George Foussekis

The first week of the 2019-20 NHL regular season has been extremely eventful. Continue reading →

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Checking In With Old Friends: Philipp Grubauer Is Taking the Colorado Avalanche to the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on April 21, 2019 by George Foussekis

Former Washington Capitals netminder Philipp Grubauer is taking the Colorado Avalanche further into the postseason. Continue reading →

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Recapping the 2019 NHL GM Meetings in Boca Raton, Florida

Posted on March 5, 2019 by George Foussekis

The NHL General Managers are hard at work trying to make subtle tweaks to the game. Continue reading →

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Capitals Welcome Back Former Backup Goaltender Philipp Grubauer With Touching Tribute Video During Game Against Avalanche

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

In a season that has been filled with tribute videos and meetings with former players and coaches, the Capitals continued the presentations in their Thursday night game against the Colorado Avalanche, as they honored former backup goaltender Philipp Grubauer with … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Grubi! – A Letter to A Great Player, Teammate, and Person

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

During parts of six seasons in Washington, Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer became a beloved member of the Capitals as a result of many things: his hard work ethic on the ice, his reciprocation of love for the city and … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Braden Holtby Leaves Game Versus Blue Jackets With Eye Injury

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals had enough problems as they continued trying to even the score in their Saturday night game against the division rival Columbus Blue Jackets, but losing starting goaltender Braden Holtby only added … Continue reading →