Tag Archives: John Tortorella

Will Restarting the Season Be A Bigger Risk for Head Coaches Due to COVID-19?

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Diane Doyle

NHL training camps are scheduled to open on July 10 at the designated home base (hub city) for each of the playoff teams, with playoffs anticipated to start sometime in August. One potential concern is that coaches could be very … Continue reading →

Posted in Coach, Data and Analytics, News, NHL | Tagged 2019-2020 NHL Season, Alain Vigneault, Claude Julien, COVID-19, Dave Tippet, Geoff Ward, Head Coach, Joel Quenneville, John Tortorella, Ralph Krueger, Rick Bowness, Statistics | Leave a comment

The NHL Pause Has Cooled Todd Reirden’s Hot Seat…For Now

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

The NHL paused its 2019-20 season back on March 12 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As you may recall, just prior to the pause, many Capitals fans were calling for the Capitals to replace Todd Reirden, as the team continued … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2019-2020 NHL Season, 2019-2020 Washington Capitals, John Tortorella, Todd Reirden | 1 Comment

Discussion Of “The Blueprint Game” And The Corresponding Capitals Downturn

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

You might ask yourself, what’s the value in pinpointing a specific game or set of games that might accurately represent a demarcation point or a change in trajectory of a team’s performance. If a team is struggling, the reasoning and … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Blueprint Game, Columbus Blue Jackets, John Tortorella, Jon Sorensen, Todd Reirden | 5 Comments

Blue Jackets Coach John Tortorella Fined $20,000 For Comments Made Following Sunday’s Game

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella has been fined $20,000 for comments following the Blackhawks and Blue Jackets game on Columbus on Sunday, Dec. 29, the National Hockey League announced today.

Posted in News | Tagged Columbus Blue Jackets, Fines, John Tortorella | 3 Comments

Playoff Drama: Early Storylines Through the First Couple of Playoff Games

Posted on April 14, 2019 by George Foussekis

After two games of each playoff series, the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs are looking a bit unpredictable. Continue reading →

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In the Middle Of November Home Cooking, the Capitals Look to Extend Their Win Streak Versus Columbus

Posted on November 8, 2018 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals face the Columbus Blue Jackets for the first time since the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Artemi Panarin, Braden Holtby, Brooks Orpik, Columbus Blue Jackets, Evgeni Malkin, Game Preview, Games, George Foussekis, John Tortorella, Metropolitan Division, News, Power Play, T.J. Oshie, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Game 6 Preview: Capitals Look To Close Out Columbus

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com The Washington Capitals can advance to Round 2 to play the Pittsburgh Penguins for the third consecutive season, but first, they will have to win one more game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The game will be telecasted … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, Playoffs, Washington Capitals | Tagged Braden Holtby, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dmitry Orlov, Game 6, Game Preview, Harrison Brown, John Tortorella, Washington Capitals | 4 Comments

Finishing the Job: The Capitals Will Look to Shut Down the Blue Jackets in Game 6

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

After a thrilling overtime win on Saturday night, the Washington Capitals have now taken their first lead in their first round playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets that they earlier trailed 2-0. Now up 3-2 in a series many … Continue reading →

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After a Dismal Third Period, Trotz was Pleased with Leadership Shown in Overtime

Posted on April 21, 2018 by

Photo: Alex Brandon/AP The Washington Capitals entered Saturday afternoon’s Game 5 contest with the Columbus Blue Jackets with the series deadlocked at two games apiece. The first two periods of Game 5 was a back and fourth affair. Then in … Continue reading →