Tag Archives: Hits
Boxing In Beantown: Physicality Erupts In Capitals-Bruins Rematch
After their Wednesday night victory over the Boston Bruins saw some animosity develop between their respective benches, the Washington Capitals’ and Boston Bruins’ rematch on Friday night proved to be a much more physical sequel, with both teams’ tempers flaring.
Checkmate: Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Sends Golden Knights’ Nate Schmidt Into The Benches
Washington Capitals‘ captain Alex Ovechkin is still chasing 700 goals tonight, but he sent former Capital and Vegas Golden Knights’ defenseman Nate Schmidt over the boards into the Knights’ bench towards the end of the opening frame.
Top Capitals Hits Of The Decade
Photo: Flickr This past decade was one that Washington Capitals fans will remember for the rest of their lives with nine Stanley Cup Playoff appearances, three Presidents’ Trophies, and one Stanley Cup under their belt. In the closing hours of … Continue reading
OshBabe in OT! T.J. Oshie Scores Overtime Winner to Lift Capitals Over Blue Jackets, 2-1
Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime on Friday night, in their first game following the holiday break. The Capitals are next in action tomorrow night against the Carolina Hurricanes, puck drop … Continue reading
Reader’s Opinion: How To Improve The Lack Of Consistency In The NHL Department of Player Safety
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety (DoPS) is a league entity responsible for conducting official reviews of unsportsmanlike conduct, as well as dangerous plays and hits that had the potential to, or resulted in an injury to a player. Where … Continue reading
Early October Fun Around the NHL: Highlight Goals, Stick Throws, and Crowd Taunts
The first week of the 2019-20 NHL regular season has been extremely eventful. Continue reading
Bottom-Six Improvements: The Capitals Added More Lineup Flexibility with the Summer Additions
The Washington Capitals bottom-six forward rotation should be improved compared to a season ago. Continue reading
Playoff Drama: Early Storylines Through the First Couple of Playoff Games
After two games of each playoff series, the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs are looking a bit unpredictable. Continue reading
Will Tom Wilson Be Suspended For Hit On Oskar Sundqvist?
Photo: NBC Washington After a strong postseason, forward Tom Wilson was expected to begin the season on the first line with forward Alex Ovechkin and center Evgeny Kuznetsov but he might have to wait before he skates in that spot.
Three Down and One To Go, The Last Game Is Always the Hardest to Win
The Washington Capitals need one more win to clinch the Stanley Cup Continue reading