Tag Archives: Jaroslav Halak

Four Pending UFA Goalies That Could Make Sense For The Capitals

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com After losing goaltender Vitek Vanecek to the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft, the Washington Capitals have a need in goal. While Ilya Samsonov showed flashes of brilliance in his second season, he was inconsistent and … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Antti Raanta, Braden Holtby, Free Agency, Goalies, Goaltending, Harrison Brown, Jaroslav Halak, Linus Ullmark, Salary Cap, Stats, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Review Of NHL East Division Goaltenders: How The Capitals Netminders Stack Up Halfway Through The Season

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Jon Sorensen

The last two weeks have seen quite a few changes in the NHL East Division. The Capitals and Islanders have climbed atop the standings, while the Bruins and Flyers have dropped. The last two weeks have also seen significant change … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Alexandar Georgiev, Brian Elliott, Carter Hart, Carter Hutton, Casey DeSmith, Igor Shesterkin, Ilya Samsonov, ilya sorokin, Jaroslav Halak, Jonas Johansson, Linus Ullmark, Mackenzie Blackwood, Scott Wedgewood, Semyon Varlamov, Tristan Jarry, Tuukka Rask, Vitek Vanacek | 2 Comments

A Win Before the True Blues of Winter: Retro Recap – Capitals at St. Louis Blues – December 1, 2010

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images North America Over the last few weeks, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle has been revisiting past games in Washington Capitals’ history in NoVa Caps’ Retro Recaps series. This Double R feature looks at a game the Capitals played … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alexander Steen, Brooks Laich, Diane Doyle, DJ King, Franchise History, Games, Jaroslav Halak, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Retro Recap, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Primer

Posted on April 9, 2019 by George Foussekis

The 2019 NHL Playoffs begin on April 10. Continue reading →

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Thursday Evening Clash: Washington at Boston Preview

Posted on January 10, 2019 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals face the Boston Bruins for the second time in the 2018-19 regular season. Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Lineups, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Atlantic Division, Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, Braden Holtby, David Pastrnak, Game Preview, Games, George Foussekis, Jakub Vrana, Jaroslav Halak, Metropolitan Division, Nicklas Backstrom, Pheonix Copley, T.J. Oshie, Travis Boyd, Tuukka Rask, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

From Kolzig to Holtby: Looking at the Washington Capitals’ Goalie Carousel – Part 5 of 5

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Diane Doyle

Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports NoVa Caps is currently presenting a multi-part review of the Capitals’ search for a starting goaltender to replace longtime netminder Olaf Kolzig after his departure in 2008, and how it led to the rise … Continue reading →