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Tag Archives: Goaltending
Vitek Vanecek Impressing In Rookie Season With Capitals
Photo: NHL via Getty Images When Henrik Lundqvist announced that he would undergo an open heart procedure on December 17, questions swirled around the Washington Capitals as goaltender Ilya Samsonov was set to enter his first season at the top … Continue reading
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Tagged Goaltending, Harrison Brown, Ilya Samsonov, Stats, Vitek Vanecek, Washington Capitals
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Netminders Inc. : A Look At The Washington Capitals’ Production of Goaltenders
Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Washington Capitals entered new waters in the 2020-21 season with two young goaltenders with little and no major experience at the NHL level in Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek, after the departure of longtime netminder … Continue reading
Posted in Goaltending, History, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Braden Holtby, Diane Doyle, Goaltending, Michal Neuvirth, NHL, Philipp Grubauer, Players, Semyon Varlamov, Washington Capitals
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Vitek Vanecek Will Start In Net For Capitals vs. Penguins On Tuesday
Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette announced after the team’s morning skate that goaltender Vitek Vanecek will start against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night (7 PM ET, NBCSN nationally, NBC Sports Washington locally).
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Tagged Casey DeSmith, Goaltending, Harrison Brown, News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vitek Vanecek, Washington Capitals
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The Russian Infusion: An Updated Look At The Influx of Young Russian Goaltenders in the NHL
Before the 2019-20 season, it was evident that there was a new wave of young Russian-born goaltenders who would soon be having an impact in the National Hockey League, with many of them expected to soon populate the Metropolitan Division … Continue reading
After The Henrik Lundqvist News, There Are More Questions Facing Capitals
Photo: NHL.com After goaltender Braden Holtby signed a two-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks and the news that newly-signed goaltender Henrik Lundqvist will miss the entire 2020-21 season due to a heart condition, the Washington Capitals now have a hole … Continue reading
Assessing Metropolitan Division Goalie Tandems For 2020-21 NHL Season
Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The NHL’s free agency period has seen a number of moves involving goalies, and many of those signings have come in the Metropolitan Division. Â Several teams have young netminders with bright futures ahead, some moved to … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Georgiev, Brian Elliott, Carolina Hurricanes, Carter Hart, Casey DeSmith, Columbus Blue Jackets, Corey Crawford, Elvis Merzlikins, Goaltending, Harrison Brown, Henrik Lundqvist, Igor Shesterkin, Ilya Samsonov, ilya sorokin, James Reimer, Joonas Korpisalo, Mackenzie Blackwood, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Petr Mrazek, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Semyon Varlamov, Stats, Tristan Jarry, Washington Capitals
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With The Capitals Needing To Shed Salary, Could Pheonix Copley Be Moved?
Photo: WaPo The flat salary cap is going to make it a struggle for lots of teams to be active and make necessary changes over the next three years, and the Washington Capitals are no different. They enter the offseason … Continue reading
Posted in Free Agency, Goaltending, News, Players, Salary Cap, Trade, Washington Capitals
Tagged Goaltending, Harrison Brown, Pheonix Copley, Salary Cap, Trades, Washington Capitals
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2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Western Conference Preview
How will the NHL’s Western Conference shake out after the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Defensemen, George Foussekis, Goaltending, John Klingberg, Johnny Gaudreau, Marc-Andre Fleury, Matthew Tkachuk, Nathan MacKinnon, NHL, Patrick Kane, Power Play, Predictions, Preview, Quinn Hughes, Ryan O'Reilly, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Champions, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Taylor Hall, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights
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A Look At Braden Holtby’s Starts To Seasons: Is There A Reason For Concern When Capitals’ Season Resumes?
While the regular season is complete, it is still going to feel very much like a new season when the NHL resumes play after five months in between games due to the coronavirus pandemic. Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby has … Continue reading
A Look At How Capitals’ Goalies Performed During Their Rookie Season
Photo: @Capitals As goaltender Ilya Samsonov looks poised to become the Washington Capitals‘ starter for the foreseeable future after this season due to a strong campaign and Braden Holtby set to become an unrestricted free agent and unlikely to be … Continue reading