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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.
Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Boston Bruins, Fighting, Games, Hits, Jarrod Tinordi, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Tom Wilson, Trent Frederic, Washington Capitals
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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.
Posted in Games, News, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alexander Ovechkin, Della Young, Hits, Nate Schmidt, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals
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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
Posted in Games, News, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Orpik, Dmitry Orlov, Harrison Brown, Hits, John Erskine, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals
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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
Posted in Game Experiences, Game Re-Caps, Games, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Columbus Blue Jackets, Game Recap, Games, Hits, Jakob Lilja, Metropolitan Division, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals
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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
Posted in News, NHL, Players
Tagged Department of Player Safety, Garnet Hathaway, Hits, Madison Hricik, NHL, Opinion, Penalty, Suspension
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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
Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Teams
Tagged Calgary Flames, Columbus Blue Jackets, Defenseman, Devan Dubnyk, Edmonton Oilers, Games, George Foussekis, Goalie, Goalies, Goals, Hit, Hits, Jaden Schwartz, Jake Guentzel, James Neal, Los Angeles Kings, Matthew Tkachuk, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Penalty, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Reaves, San Jose Sharks, Sidney Crosby, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Western Conference, Winnipeg Jets
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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
Posted in Lineups, News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Roster Moves, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Andre Burakovsky, Arizona Coyotes, Brendan Leipsic, Brett Connolly, Calgary Flames, George Foussekis, Hit, Hits, Los Angeles Kings, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Richard Panik, T.J. Oshie, Tom Wilson, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals
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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
Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, News, NHL, Players, Playoffs, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Eastern Conference, Faceoffs, Games, George Foussekis, Hit, Hits, John Tortorella, Jordan Eberle, Metropolitan Division, Nashville Predators, Nathan MacKinnon, New York Islanders, Nicklas Backstrom, Nikita Kucherov, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Power Play, San Jose Sharks, Sidney Crosby, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Suspension, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, Winnipeg Jets
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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.
Posted in Games, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Harrison Brown, Hits, NHL Department of Player Safety, Suspension, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals
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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
Posted in Defense, Games, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Finals, 2018 Stanley Cup Finals, 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Brett Connolly, Defense, Devante Smith-Pelly, Game 4, Game 5, Games, George Foussekis, Hit, Hits, Las Vegas, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals
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